Changes to Michigan’s Auto Insurance Policy Could Have Big Economic Impact on Home Health Care

Michigan's auto insurance policy has long been a point of contention for lawmakers and drivers. An amendment to the state's...

Raquel Castaneda-Lopez on Leaving Detroit City Council, Creating Opportunity for Others and Addressing Harassment

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Raquel Castañeda-López took office in 2014, part of a wave of new council members who swept into...

Documenters’ Jimmy Gutierrez Says Program Drives Community Journalism

Detroit Documenters, a program that trains and pays citizens to attend and document public meetings, is growing. Documenters began in...

Biden’s New Environmental Justice Advisory Council Prioritizes Intersectional Approach to Climate Issues

It's Earth Day, and to celebrate the Biden administration is announcing new plans to address infrastructure, climate change and environmental...

See Who’s Running For Office in Detroit’s Municipal Election

The city of Detroit's municipal elections are on Aug. 3. Though petitions need certification and candidates are subject to change, you...

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges. Now What?

Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts in charges related to the death of George Floyd. Below is...

The Pandemic Has Been a Boon for Michigan’s Budding Marijuana Industry

It’s 4/20, a day for cannabis enthusiasts to celebrate their natural substance of choice. It’s been more than two years since...

Auto Industry Grapples with Parts Shortages, Toxic Politics in 2021

2021 has been a difficult year to navigate so far for American auto companies. We're seeing an ongoing semiconductor chip shortage...

GOP Lawmakers’ Voting Bills Disenfranchise Marginalized Communities, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Says

Michigan’s chief election official is rejecting a plan by Republicans to overhaul the state’s voter access laws.   Secretary of State...

Dr. Khaldun on Michigan’s COVID-19 Surge: “Certainly, This Is a Case for Stronger Public Health Orders”

The state's top doctor, Michigan Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, says the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan...

Transit Finds a Way During Pandemic

Detroit has long had a complex relationship with public transit, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated that relationship. The...

Detroit and Michigan Officials Focus on Vaccinations To Address Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

Screenshot of City of Detroit press conference Amid an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, Detroit and state officials are focusing on vaccinations instead of restrictions...