Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission Aims to be Open and Transparent

In 2018, Michiganders voted for independent citizens to be in charge of drawing the state's congressional district map instead of politicians....

What to Expect From the Biden and Putin Summit

Wednesday marks the first time that President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office. The...

Watch Live: Biden Holds a Press Conference After Meeting With Putin

GENEVA (AP) -- President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are in Geneva for a high-stakes summit. The two are...

Michigan Man Jailed in Russia for Spying Asks Biden to Bargain with Putin for His Release

It’s been almost three years since Russia arrested Michigan native Paul Whelan on charges of espionage. Russia accused him of having...

Michigan Public Schools Facing Budget Uncertainty Over One-Time Federal Education Funding

In order for schools to determine their budgets and resources, state lawmakers must allocate the one-time funds before July 1, the start of...

New Book “The Sack of Detroit” Explores How 1960s Senate Hearings Led to Fall of GM and Auto Industry

In the 1950s, Detroiters saw massive economic benefits from the cultural ubiquity of the auto industry. Automotive manufacturers were the...

Secretary of State Benson Defends Controversial Changes at Branch Offices

The Michigan Secretary of State office is implementing changes to operate more efficiently. Branches now only accept most clients by...

Officials Look for Ways to Fix Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System

There’s a new push to rethink juvenile justice in Michigan. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order creating the...

For Family of Danny Fenster, Michigan Journalist Detained in Myanmar, “Each Day is Getting Worse”

On his way home to the United States on May 24, metro Detroit journalist Danny Fenster was arrested by security...

New Book “Battle for the Soul” Traces the Democratic Party’s Post-2016 Recalibration

“Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump” is a new book that focuses on the aftermath...

State Rep. Cynthia Johnson Says She Will Not Back Down After Receiving Another Racist and Violent Threat

State Rep. Cynthia Johnson is both empathetic and defiant after receiving a racist and violent voicemail.  The Democratic lawmaker from...

Democratic Lawmakers in Michigan House Unveil Package of Police Reform Bills

Michigan House Democrats on Tuesday announced a wide-ranging package of police reform legislation that would attempt to hold law enforcement...