Snyder, Lawmakers Look To Trim Spending
Sandra Svoboda There’s less money than expected for Gov. Rick Snyder and the Legislature to put together the next state...
What’s Driving the $460 Million Revenue Shortfall in Lansing?
Pkay Chelle/Creative Commons "At this point in the year you now are seeing some of the tax revenue start to come...
Bugs Have Benefits
Bugs fascinate some people and frighten others. Either way, they’re vital to the world around us. That’s the message of...
Gov. Snyder Says It’s “Possible” He Deleted Flint-Related E-Mails
Michigan Municipal League / CC Gov. Rick Snyder now says it’s possible he deleted some e-mails related to Flint, even...
“Government Ignored Cornerstone Environmental Laws During Permitting Process” National Wildlife Federation
An oil pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac is the subject of a lawsuit filed today. But the...
Fallen Border Patrol Officer Commemorated
The US Border Patrol Detroit Sector held a memorial ceremony for its fallen officers Monday. Nine were commemorated from Michigan,...
White House Grant will Help Detroit Youth Find Summer Jobs
The Obama Administration is granting Detroit $2 million to help develop job opportunities for young people in the city. The...
More Syrian Refugees Likely Headed for Metro Detroit
Officials predict the U.S. will see a significant influx of refugees from Syria over the next few months. And many...
Renault-Nissan Takes Control of Mitsubishi
Detroit’s Big Three are facing an old competitor with a newly-enlarged portfolio. Automaker Renault-Nissan has taken over Mitsubishi Motors. Though...
What Will it Take to Adequately Invest in Infrastructure in Michigan?
The Flint water crisis has sparked a nationwide conversation about infrastructure. Specifically, about the infrastructure we don’t always see: water,...
NASA Verifies New Planets
NASA has classified more than 1,200 celestial objects in our galaxy as planets. The space agency says it’s the largest single...
Mow Mow Mow or Grow
A volunteer troupe of people armed with weed whackers, rakes and mowers is kicking off its sixth season attacking grass...