How Ohio and Alabama’s redistricting rulings could affect new maps in Michigan
Michigan’s new political maps are historic. They’re the first maps drawn by a citizen’s redistricting commission, not politicians. But that...
Michigan needs knowledge-sector jobs, says Crain’s Detroit Business columnist
Michigan companies are constantly vying for subsidies and incentives from lawmakers with the promise of creating more jobs. This week,...
Oxford shooter’s attorneys planning insanity defense
Update 2:33 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28: This story has been updated with a statement from Oxford Community Schools. Attorneys for...
Groups to challenge partisan fairness of Michigan House map
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several groups announced Friday they will sue to challenge Michigan’s new state House map, alleging it...
Reporters react to Whitmer’s State of the State speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State speech Wednesday night. She discussed her agenda and highlighted her ability...
Watch live: Justice Stephen Breyer announces his retirement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, numerous sources said Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden his...
Whitmer calls on schools to go back to in-person instruction
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's time for school districts that are now virtual to get kids back in classrooms. 98%...
Overtaxation is top of mind for Detroit homeowners as property values rise
Last weekend, more than 600 people participated in an online public forum to discuss reparations for Detroit residents affected by...
Whitmer’s State of the State focuses on education, taxes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her agenda Wednesday night during her State of the State address. Speaking at Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, Whitmer,...
Sterling Heights planning commission approves American Muslim Diversity Association expansion
The Sterling Heights Planning Commission has unanimously given approval to the American Muslim Diversity Association (AMDA) to move forward with...
Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments challenging newly redrawn legislative districts
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether they should direct the state’s redistricting commission to redraw recently approved district maps. A coalition of current and...
Author Raechel Anne Jolie explores what it’s like to grow up, struggle and thrive in the Rust Belt in new book
The Rust Belt is often described as a vestige of industrial strength. In the simplest terms, these are places where our...