Inside Michigan’s $77 billion state budget
The Michigan government reached a budget deal last week. The $77 billion amount the Republican state legislature and Democratic governor...
Michigan lawmakers on recess with budget work waiting for their return
The Michigan Legislature is on a three-week summer recess after finalizing budget bills and sending them to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s...
Budget bills sent to Whitmer; billions held back for possible tax cuts
After a session that stretched late into the early morning, the Michigan Legislature on Friday approved a record-breaking budget for...
How broken is the U.S. system of government?
The United States Supreme Court has ended its term with a flurry of opinions. It has removed protections for reproductive...
How private is your data?
It’s happened to all of us. You’re talking with friends about a product, and then you open a social media...
Housing, infrastructure and taxes top of Detroit City Council Member Santiago-Romero’s agenda
Detroit is enjoying a unique period as a result of receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as part of...
Watch Live: House January 6 committee holds public hearings on its investigation
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is holding its next public hearing at...
Michigan lawmakers try to meet state budget deadline
Lawmakers working on the state budget are facing a July 1 deadline, and it looks like they’re going to take...
How the Dobbs ruling on abortion affects Michigan residents
On Friday, in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, the United States Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling...
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allows states to ban abortions
Story updated to include Governor Gretchen Whitmer's statement. After months of speculating the fate of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme...
Why child poverty is high and how we can fix it
Child poverty is the highest in the U.S. compared to other developed nations. While we have programs to address poverty for...
Gentrification and the real problem facing cities
Almost everyone wants development — whether we’re poor or rich. Still, concerns arise if it occurs at the cost of...