The Duggan Strategy: Early Successes, Keepable Promises, Controlled Data

When Detroit voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be deciding whether to give the job of mayor to...

Is This the Year Michigan Will See Big Changes to Its Auto Insurance System?

Laura Weber Davis/WDET Year after year, state lawmakers try their hands at overhauling Michigan’s auto insurance laws. Every year, lawmakers...

Duggan, Leonard Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Reduce Auto Insurance Rates

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation A bipartisan group in Michigan rolled out a new auto no-fault insurance overhaul plan...

Got an Election Question?

Shelby Jouppi/WDET WDET and the Citizens Research Council are teaming up to answer your questions about elections in Michigan. Questions...

Wage, Leave-Time Petition Drives Moving Ahead

Jake Neher/WDET Voters might have the chance to decide a pair of workers’ rights questions next year. A petition campaign...

‘Citizens United’ Bills: From Senate to Governor’s Desk in Less Than a Week

Jake Neher/WDET Republicans in Lansing worked at a breakneck speed Tuesday to pass legislation that would allow politicians in Michigan...

State Fairgrounds Coalition Demands Answers; Files Freedom of Information Requests

It’s been five years since the State of Michigan awarded development of the State Fairgrounds to Lansing-based Magic Plus, LLC. Now...

State Senate Approves Lifting Limits on Campaign Contributions

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan won’t limit how much money corporations and unions can spend to influence elections in the state –...

Macomb Executive says Angst over County Corruption Helped Trump Win White House

Laura Weber Davis/WDET The top official in Macomb County says concerns over widely-suspected corruption in government there helped propel Donald...

Quicken Loans Gave More Cash to Lawmakers Ahead of ‘Gilbert Bills’ Than Originally Reported

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET There’s a new state law that gives tax incentives to developers who build on blighted or undesirable land....

AG Bill Schuette is Running for Governor – Hear His Detroit Today Interview

Jake Neher/WDET It may be the least surprising announcement we’ve had so far in the 2018 race for governor.  Michigan...

Dems say Trott Retirement Presents Opening to Retake House

Melissa Mason/WDET National Democratic officials say the party sees an opening in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District now that GOP Congressman...