State Lawmaker Wants to Overhaul How Major University Boards Selected
Cheyna Roth/MPRN State lawmakers want to overhaul how three major universities select their governing bodies. This stems from ongoing criticism...
Snyder Still Has Leverage To Get Stuff Done in 2018
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder spent the past week rolling out a series of new policy proposals he hopes to...
Warren Evans Advocates for Transit: “It’s My Obligation as a Leader” [TRANSCRIPT]
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans showed strong support for a November millage election to raise funds for a regional transit...
What History Tells Us About Power of Presidential Speeches
Jake Neher/WDET Think about the most memorable State of the Union speech you’ve seen. Was it when a congressman shouted...
Michigan Should Have No Shortage of Marijuana
Stakeholders in Michigan’s medical marijuana industry appear eager to receive a state license now that the application period is open....
Live Video Stream of Trump Address At World Economic Forum In Davos
President Trump is speaking at the World Economic Forum this morning in Davos, Switzerland. Aides say the president's speech is...
For Sale: Highland Park is Ready to Reinvent Itself
The story of Highland Park is one of a boom and bust economy. The 2.5 square mile enclave surrounded by...
What Oprah 2020 Buzz Tells Us About Celebrity and Politics
Jake Neher/WDET Politics and celebrity are not natural bedfellows in America, but they are also not terribly estranged. They are...
Prevailing Wage Set to Be Big Issue in Coming Months
Jake Neher/WDET Prevailing wage will likely be a hot topic in Lansing this year. That’s the state law that requires...
Do Controversial Bills Have A Chance of Passing in An Election Year?
MPRN It’s an election year, which usually means it’s tougher for controversial bills to make their way through the state Legislature....
Why You Should Care About Michigan’s Open Records Law
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guarantees residents access to public information. But the law does not cover the...
You Are Guaranteed The Right to Public Records — But How Easy Is It Actually to Get Them?
If you want to find out what government is up to, you have a Michigan law on your side: The...