Michigan Senate Adopts Criminal Justice Overhaul
Office of state Sen. John Proos The state Senate has adopted a criminal justice overhaul that aims to improve public...
Voices of Concern [Audio Slideshow]
Some people were angry, others had questions. Many shared their experiences about what it's like to be Muslim or Arab...
Top Snyder Aide Takes White House Job
michigan.gov Gov. Rick Snyder’s chief of staff has taken a new job at the White House. Jarrod Agen is the...
State Senate and House Work to Eliminate “Tampon Tax”
Office of State Rep. Winnie Brinks The so-called “tampon tax” has got to go. That’s the message of lawmakers in...
Governor, Legislature Would Be Subject to FOIA Under Bill Package
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Michigan and Louisiana are the only two states that don’t apply their public records laws to the legislature...
Muslim and Jewish Leaders Join Forces To Promote Religious Freedom
Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council There have already been significant consequences -- intended or otherwise -- of the divisive rhetoric coming from the new...
Professor Saeed Khan on Travel Restrictions and Trump’s First Days
Jake Neher/WDET Donald Trump has been president for less than two weeks, and already the world is a much different...
Congressman Kildee Drafting Legislation to Defund Immigration Executive Order
Congressman Dan Kildee says he is sponsoring legislation to defund any action related to President Trump’s executive order on immigration. Speaking...
Dearborn “Emergency” Town Hall on Immigration Draws a Crowd
Laura Herberg/WDET Hundreds of people crowded Dearborn's Ford Community and Performing Arts Center Wednesday evening where they learned about how President Trump's executive...
Should Democrats Spend Political Capital on Trump’s Supreme Court Pick?
Rick Pluta/MPRN President Donald Trump has announced his pick for the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who...
Canadian Officials Concerned About Effect of Travel Ban on Medical Emergencies
President Trumps travel ban is creating confusion and frustration for people crossing between Detroit and Windsor. Customs officials have detained...
Michigan Lawmakers Move Forward With Repealing ‘Failing Schools’ Law
Pat Batcheller Lawmakers are considering a repeal of a law that allows the state to shut down low-performing schools. The...