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...

State Supreme Court Won’t Rule in Virgil Smith Ballot Case Before Election

vote-mi.org The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats...

GOP, Dem Hopefuls Eagerly Eyeing Seat Vacated by Retiring Republican Congressman

Melissa Mason/WDET Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Trott says he is retiring from public office. And Trott’s decision could create a...

Dave Trott to Exit Congress After Two Terms

WDET Congressman Dave Trott (R-Birmingham) says he will not seek reelection next year and will retire after four years in...

Ontario Announces Plans for Legal Pot Purchases

The Government of Ontario is announcing its framework for legalization of marijuana. That includes 150 stand-alone retail stores and on-line...

Mayoral Money: How Much Duggan and Young Have Raised…So Far [CHART]

Mayor Mike Duggan continues to outpace his challenger, state Sen. Coleman Young II, in campaign fundraising, according to reports filed...

Congressman Dan Kildee on Trump, Dem Deal and Disaster Relief

Laura Weber Davis, WDET Hurricane Irma is pressing down on the Caribbean Islands and due to make landfall with Florida...

Detroit Bridge Company Awarded Permit to Build Second Bridge

Construction of a new bridge next to the existing Ambassador Bridge took a giant step forward Wednesday. The federal government of...

The High Cost of Bringing Farm Workers Into U.S.

A program to help U-S farmers find summer workers appears to be working but Michigan farmers say the “H2A Program”...

State Lawmakers Want to Rein In Prescription Drug Price Increases

State lawmakers are headed back to work this week. Democrats say they are anxious to introduce a bill aimed at...