It’s ‘Get Your Driver’s License Back’ Day in Michigan

Secretary of State officials across Michigan are preparing for an influx of additional customers today. It’s the first day hundreds...

“There Doesn’t Seem To Be Anybody In The Middle”–Unpacking The Kavanaugh Hearings

Jake Neher/WDET A lot happened last week in America, and the weekend seemed to bring a little bit of breathing room...

Ratf**ked Author Talks Michigan Redistricting Ballot Proposal

David Daley and Salon Voters will have a chance in November to change the way Michigan draws its congressional and...

MichMash: How To Watch Campaign Ads Responsibly

WDET Digital The November election is fast approaching. And that means candidates, ballot campaigns, and other political organizations are pouring money into campaign...

Sen. Gary Peters On News This Week: Kavanaugh Hearings and PFAS Contamination

Laura Weber Davis, WDET Judge Brett Kavanaugh will testify Thursday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in an attempt to...

EPA Hearing on Freezing Fuel Standards Gets Mostly Cool Reception in Dearborn

Alex McLenon   Last month, the Trump Administration presented the Safe Affordable Fuel-Efficiency (SAFE) Vehicle Rules.  The proposed legislation would...

What’s America’s Standing in the World In Wake of Trump’s UN Address?

Jake Neher/WDET On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his second speech to the United Nations. It was notable for a few...

No End In Sight for Road Work Stoppage Despite Gov. Snyder Intervention

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET UPDATE (9/27/2018 1:53 p.m.): The labor impasse has been resolved and Governor Rick Snyder announced that work will...

Washington Post Investigation ‘Buried Under Bodies’ Looks at Homicides in Detroit

The Washington Post The Washington Post published a fascinating investigation this month into how caseloads for homicide detectives in major...

POLITICO Magazine’s Tim Alberta Breaks Down Political Chaos in Washington

Liam James Doyle/NPR United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and a woman accusing him of sexual assault in 1982,...

John Dingell Tweets He may be Released from Hospital This Week

congress.gov The longest-serving member in the history of Congress, former U.S. Rep. John Dingell of Michigan, says he may be...

Almost 250 Michigan Communities Face Underfunded Pension, Health Care Systems

Michigan Department of Treasury More than a quarter of all Michigan communities had pension or health care systems that were...