Detroit Today: Taxes in Detroit, too much and not enough

Detroit residents pay some of the highest property taxes in the state, creating a disproportionate tax burden that inhibiting economic...

Gov. Whitmer signs landmark energy law

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy law in Detroit on Tuesday that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan to...

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents, including husband Jimmy

ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and...

Deadline for property tax assistance program approaching for Detroit residents

The deadline for Detroit’s Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program is Dec. 11. The state-mandated program — formerly called the Homeowners...

Detroit Evening Report: State fund to help homeowners with mortgage payments nearly tapped

Homeowners who faced an economic challenge during the pandemic have less than three weeks to apply for state aid.  Subscribe...

Detroit Today: Dan Kildee on his decision not to run for reelection

Earlier this month, Michigan U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) announced that after serving six terms in Congress, he will not seek...

MichMash: Legislature approves use of AI gun protection software at State Capitol

The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the State Capitol to prevent any potential threats inside the capitol building....

MichMash: Rep. Dan Kildee joins list of departing Democrats in Congress

After serving six terms in Congress, Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee announced this week that he won’t seek reelection to the...

Supporters: Language access bills a potential ‘gamechanger’

Michigan bills awaiting the governor’s signature would require government agencies to provide language-access services for people with limited English proficiency....

Whitmer signs more bills to repeal abortion restrictions

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to roll back more abortion restrictions remaining on the books in Michigan even though...

Plaintiff, redistrict commission lawyers project confidence after redistricting lawsuit trial

Both sides of a lawsuit over Michigan’s legislative district maps projected confidence Monday as attorneys prepared their post-trial briefs. The...

Detroit Today: The ins and outs of Detroit’s voting district changes

For much of the previous century, voters in the city were part of at-large districts. That means that regardless of...