Whitmer signs bill designating May 2 as ‘Negro Leagues Day’ in Michigan

State Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) celebrated Juneteenth this year by showing up at a historic ballpark, watching as her bill...

The Metro: Trump rallies for Black voters’ support in Detroit

This past weekend, former President Donald Trump made a stop in Detroit for a small engagement with Black voters.  Four...

Michigan House votes to allow prisoners some FOIA access

Legislation on its way to the Michigan Senate would give prisoners some limited access to the state’s Freedom of Information...

State Sen. Jeremy Moss: Some anti-Israel protests are antisemitic

Several University of Michigan regents were targeted for protests in May over their refusal to divest from Israeli companies and...

MichMash: Educators unhappy with Michigan Legislature on school funding

Teachers and educators are opposed to Michigan lawmakers' recent state funding plan. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's...

Attorney charged in voting machine tampering case announces run for Michigan Supreme Court

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An attorney charged in connection with an effort to illegally access and tamper with voting machines...

Detroit Evening Report: Biden’s approval rating continues to drop among Arab American voters, survey says

A recent survey conducted by political advocacy group the Arab American Institute found that President Joe Biden’s disapproval rating has...

MichMash: Michigan false electors case drags on; state of small business in Michigan

The preliminary examinations ended this week for the six Michigan individuals charged with submitting fake electoral votes for the 2020...

Michigan Dems focus on Black voters during Detroit roundtable

Michigan Democrats continued their effort to gain support among Black voters with a roundtable talk Thursday in Detroit. One of...

AG opinion offers guidance for politicians to comply w disclosure rules

A formal legal opinion released Wednesday by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel upholds financial disclosure rules for elected officials and...

The Metro: New terminal, amenities coming to Detroit’s city airport

Coleman A. Young International Airport is getting a facelift after nearly 50 years without major renovations.  Last year, the city...

Worker groups say minimum wage proposal could drive voter turnout

Business and worker groups are waiting on a Michigan Supreme Court decision due by the end of the month. The...