Brenda Lawrence Wins Democratic Primary
congress.gov Incumbent Brenda Lawrence has won the 14th Congressional District Democratic primary. She beat challengers Vanessa Moss and Terrance Morrison...
Primary Election Results for Key Races in Metro Detroit
Primary Election August 2, 2016 Results from Key Races Oakland County 14th Congressional District (100% of precincts reporting):...
If You’re Not Voting Today, Why Not?
Inside Michigan Politics In case you hadn’t heard, polls are open across Michigan today for some incredibly important races; congressional primaries, local millage...
The Media Standoff Between Trump and a Gold Star Family
The U.S. Army, License: CC Attribution 2.0, changes made Over the weekend Donald Trump was part of a strange media...
Paid Leave Drive OK’d by Board
Employers in Michigan would have to let workers earn paid sick days under a petition drive that got the OK...
Previewing This Week’s Primaries with Detroit News Reporter Chad Livengood
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) We’ve been talking a lot about the November elections lately. But voters will be...
Why Aren’t We Hearing More About Environmental Justice from Presidential Candidates?
Jake Neher/WDET There were few mentions of the environment during the big speeches we heard last week from the Democratic...
Michigan Primary Elections Offer Few Competitive Races
Michigan voters head to the polls this week for party primary elections. When the state legislature re-drew the boundaries...
Michigan Attorney General Files New Felony Charges in Flint Water Crisis Case
Michigan’s Attorney General is filing criminal charges against half-a-dozen current and former state employees connected to the water crisis in...
Grand Bargain: Early Payments Shift Investment Burden to Pension Funds
"The onus is now on the retirement systems," City Finance Director John Naglick. Melissa Mason During the city’s bankruptcy case,...
More Charges Filed in Flint Water Crisis
The investigation into Flint’s water is far from over. Attorney General Bill Schuette announced 18 new charges for six state...
Democrats, Women, and Trump Supporters React to Hillary Clinton’s Nomination
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept the nomination for president from a...