SisterFriends Program Could Help Ensure Successful Pregnancies
The Detroit Health Department is announcing a new program called “SisterFriends” aimed at getting expectant mothers through pregnancy. Volunteers will...
Lawmakers Scrap Plan to Eliminate Income Tax — Reduction Still On The Table
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Lawmakers in Lansing might not try to do away with the state income tax after all; but, they...
Switch Your Ride to Work Instead of Driving Solo
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is rewarding solo drivers who try other ways to get to work. The agency,...
“What Comes Next” the Focus of Duggan’s State of the City Speech
In an upbeat speech touting his administration’s accomplishments and announcing new programs to help address deep city issues, Mayor Mike...
Lawmakers Considering Tax Breaks for Companies that Build on Blighted Land
Detroit Blight Authority Tax breaks for companies that build on blighted land is quickly making its way through the state...
U.S. and Canadian Auto Unions Keeping Watch on President Trump’s Plans for NAFTA
President Trump says he wants to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Over the last 25 years,...
State Health Officials Pressure McLaren Hospital to Remediate Legionella Bacteria
The State of Michigan is demanding that McLaren Health Care System in Flint do more to prevent further contamination of...
What Question Do You Have for Detroit Mayor Duggan About How Detroit’s Doing?
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will give his third State of the City address at 7 p.m. Tuesday. WDET will carry...
Civil Rights Report Blames Racism for Flint Water Crisis
Amber Neher Civil rights officials in Michigan are blaming what they call “systemic racism” for decisions that left the city...
Protesters: Closing Schools Destroys Communities
Sascha Raiyn Teachers, students, parents and community members rallied Friday outside State of Michigan offices in Detroit to protest potential...
Yemeni Americans Brace for Future Immigration Woes
"After 12 years, they revoked the case. I cannot believe this." Muad Noman, Hamtramck Muad Noman came to a recent community...
State House Republicans Roll Out “Action Plan,” Set Stage for Next Two Years
Cheyna Roth/MPRN An income tax rollback, a more transparent government, and reducing auto insurance rates - those are some of...