Nolan Finley: Democrats Could “Coopt,” Work with Trump
Nolan Finley This week Donald Trump declared political war on a faction of his own party, The Freedom Caucus. Trump...
More Business Tax Breaks Headed for State House
Michigan Senate Republicans Another tax incentive for Michigan businesses passed the state Senate Wednesday and is on its way to...
Justice Young to Retire, Snyder Will Have Fourth Appointment to MI Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court State Supreme Court Justice Robert Young plans to retire at the end of next month, if not...
Flint Mayor: Settlement Marks ‘New Chapter’ In Water Crisis
Karen Weaver This week marked a turning point in the response to the Flint Water Crisis. A federal judge has...
Rodriguez for Mayor?
“I describe myself as a musical political,” musician Sixto Rodriguez says. “There’s a lot of issues that Detroit has, and...
Is Flint Settlement the Beginning of the End of the Water Crisis?
Jake Neher/WDET A federal judge on Tuesday approved a large settlement for the city of Flint to address its water...
Johnson Shows Up for Work a Day After Raid on Home and Office
Jerome Vaughn State Sen. Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park) showed up for work a day after his metro Detroit home and...
Federal Judge Approves Deal On Fix for 18,000 Flint Water Lines [SETTLEMENT]
Water lines at 18,000 homes in Flint will be replaced under a landmark deal approved by a judge on Tuesday, marking...
Head of PBS On Future of Public Media, Threats to Funding
Credit: Rob Widdis President Donald Trump’s first-ever budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)....
WDET’s Ismael Ahmed On Long History of Muslim, Arab Discrimination in America
Jake Neher/WDET How does it feel to be told you’re somehow less American than others because of your skin color, who...
Michigan Farmers Wondering If Migrant Workforce Will Show Up This Year
Michigan’s agriculture industry says it wants a voice in any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Farmers say...
Mayoral Candidate Ingrid LaFleur on Why She Wants To Replace Duggan
Jake Neher/WDET Mayor Mike Duggan recently joined Detroit Today to talk about about his campaign for reelection, his accomplishments so far, and...