Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he...
Michigan Lifts Indoor Capacity Limits, Mask Requirements
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan will lift all indoor capacity restrictions and mask requirements next week, 10 days sooner than planned...
New Book “Disruption” Traces Revolutionary Change Through Western History
Over the last 2,000 years of world history, there have been critical moments where the conditions and timing have lined up...
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...