A Reporter’s View on the Outcome of the Iowa Caucuses
Kent Mauck Last night’s Iowa caucus results may not be too shocking to anyone following the coverage of political candidates...
The Inside of An Iowa Caucus
Kent Mauck Every four years the word caucus enters into our political conversation. Monday’s Iowa Caucuses officially kicked off the...
People Vote on What They Care About, Whether They’re Informed or Not
Arthur Lupia, a research professor at the Center for Political Studies at the University of Michigan, joins Stephen Henderson, on...
Detroiters Will See Lower Property Assessments This Year
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Most Detroit homeowners will see property assessment reductions for 2016. Mayor Mike Duggan says 95 percent of homeowners will...
Congress to Grill Michigan Officials Over Flint Water Crisis
Congress plans a hearing this week on how Flint’s water supply became tainted with lead. The hearing, by the U.S....
Pot Shops Hamstrung by Federal Banking Laws Prohibiting Deposits
While driving through Detroit it’s likely that you’ve passed buildings with a big green medical cross outside. It’s part of...
Homelessness in Detroit: Not Just an Adult Problem, Teens are at Risk Too
creative commoms Homelessness is an issue seen in any major city anywhere, and Detroit is no exception. But often times we...
How Have the Media Done Covering the Flint Water Crisis?
The water crisis in Flint began nearly two years ago as the city of Flint moved away from Detroit’s water...
Duggan Threatens Legal Action Over Marathon Refinery Expansion
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is urging the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to deny a permit that would allow for...
No Chocolate for Bears!
Michigan may follow other states in banning the use of chocolate for bear bait. A group of organizations that are...
Can Officials Face Criminal Charges Over Water Crisis in Flint?
"The drinking water crisis in Flint is a complex disaster involving multiple levels of regulatory failure." -- Nick Schroeck Bre'Anna...
Lawsuit Requests Federal Judge to Order Replacement of Flint Pipes
A new lawsuit is asking a federal judge to order the quick replacement of lead pipes in Flint. The city’s...