Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Legislature introduces bills to limit gun access for convicted domestic violence abusers

Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to restrict gun access for those convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors. Subscribe to the...

MichMash: Detroit Free Press conducted background checks on Michigan lawmakers

The controversies surrounding embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos — including those mentioned in a vulnerability report that was obtained by...

Former Rep. Mike Rogers joins US Senate race to replace Debbie Stabenow

Former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers wants to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow next year, which would make him the...

Detroit Today: How innovations like AI affect labor negotiations

Negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and Detroit automakers appear to be at a standstill — with contract negotiations...

Detroit Today: How Michigan plans to transition to 100% clean energy

Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her hopes to enact a 100% clean energy standard. The state has also implemented...

Detroit Today: Expanding mental health care in Michigan schools

Launched in 2013 at the University of Michigan, TRAILS — which stands for Transforming Research into Action to Improve the...

Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer advocates for guaranteed paid leave in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new program expanding family and medical leave. Subscribe to...

MichMash: Sen. Debbie Stabenow discusses passing the torch to the next generation

When U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced earlier this year her plans to retire after her current term ends, she said...

Detroit officials ‘devastated’ by lack of state funding for long-term psychiatric care and housing

Detroit failed to secure backing from Michigan’s record-breaking $81.7 billion 2024 budget for a long-term psychiatric care project officials pitched...

New DDOT interim executive director used to work for maligned paratransit contractor Transdev

Last week, Mayor Mike Duggan named George Michael Staley as DDOT’s interim executive director. Staley replaces former executive director Mikel...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield might run for mayor

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is considering a run for mayor. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

Detroit Today: Jefferson Chalmers residents work to reduce flooding damage from climate change

Detroit’s Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood maintains beautiful Venice-like blocks that feature inland waterways that often run right through residents’ backyards. It...