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...

What The Fallout from ‘Fire and Fury’ Looks Like In Washington

Jake Neher/WDET This week the political world has been abuzz with anticipation over a startling book depicting life in the first...

Republican Bob Young Steps Down from U.S. Senate Race

Bob Young for Michigan Michigan's 2018 U.S. Senate race got a shake up Wednesday, but not because of someone entering...

What’s Ahead for Congress in 2018?

congress.gov With the new year comes new ambitions and new agenda items in Congress. But not every agenda is the...