Media’s Role In The Election And During Trump’s Presidency

"This election may have been good for the profits of conglomerates that own TV networks, including cable news networks," says...

Rep. Sam Singh Looks To Lead Democrats In GOP-Dominated Lansing

housedems.com Last week’s election didn’t just decide who will lead the country in the coming years. It also solidified Republican control over...

Ambitious Detroit Urban Farm Project Adds Hoop Houses

An ambitious 15 million dollar project to develop a large scale urban farm on the city’s east side is breaking...

Pence Will Lead Trump Transition Team

Vice President-elect Mike Pence will lead President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, replacing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Trump picked his...

Wanted: Housing for Homeless Veterans

Earlier this month Americans celebrated Veterans Day. As part of the recognition, the  Michigan State Housing Development Authority or MSHDA...

Second Bridge Between Detroit and Windsor Moving Forward

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is choosing between three teams of developers to create a new span between the...

Lake Erie Algae Added to Action List

The State of Michigan is adding the western portion of Lake Erie to its list of impaired waterways. The list...

Rep. Debbie Dingell: “I Said Donald Trump Could Win MI And They Called Me Crazy”

WDET Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) says she doesn't want to be right -- but she was. Dingell had been telling...

State House Democrats and Republicans Pick New Leadership

Michigan House The election is over and now it’s time to plan for the next session.  That was the feeling...

Michigan Senate Adopts Energy Overhaul

Jake Neher/WDET The state Senate has adopted an overhaul of Michigan’s energy policy. It’s designed to ensure reliability as the...

How Are Communities of Color Reacting To Trump’s Election?

Jake Neher/WDET On Wednesday, many communities of color woke up to a future in America that was uncertain. Would a...

Pugh Sentenced to Prison

Former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct....