‘Gilbert Bills’ Highlight Importance of Following the Money in Michigan Politics
Jake Neher/WDET Developers in Michigan who build on undesirable land are getting big tax breaks. That’s after lawmakers and Gov....
‘Gilbert Bills’ Highlight Importance of Following the Money in Michigan Politics
Jake Neher/WDET Developers in Michigan who build on undesirable land are getting big tax breaks. That’s after lawmakers and Gov....
It’s Been a Week of Big Sports-Related Stories in the News
Gus Navarro/WDET It's been a busy week in the world of sports. Rick Pitino, Louisville men's basketball coach, was fired amidst the...
Evans, Duggan Call State Police Chief’s Facebook Post ‘Breach of Public Trust’
Jake Neher/WDET This week, the director of the Michigan State Police made waves when she shared a meme on Facebook that called...
Almanac Tracks Farming Trends and More [VIDEO]
Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash America's farmers are getting a little more diverse. About 90 percent of all farm...
Michigan Farms Do More With Less [DATA]
Farming is big business in Michigan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the market value of farm products sold statewide totaled...
VP Pence Tells Michigan Workers Tax Plan will Deliver Jobs
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Vice President Mike Pence told workers at a plant in Auburn Hills that the Trump Administration’s tax plan...
Few and Fewer: Odd-Year Election Ballot Initiatives
As the 2017 elections approach, analysts say a trend is emerging in Michigan and other states: Odd-year elections are...
Can GOP Pass Tax Overhaul and What Would it Mean for Michigan?
National Park Service Republicans are in a prickly position in Washington right now. After years as an opposition party to...
Lawmakers Attempt to Override State Department on Marijuana Dispensaries
WDET Lawmakers in Lansing say they want a seamless transition as marijuana dispensaries start to get licensed. Democrats in the...
Snyder Says He Will Not Fire Police Chief Over Facebook Post
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder says there is no reason to fire State Police Col. Kriste Etue over a controversial Facebook post....
The Duggan Strategy: Early Successes, Keepable Promises, Controlled Data
When Detroit voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be deciding whether to give the job of mayor to...
The Art of Community: How the City, Citizens, Donors Created the Detroit Institute of Arts [VIDEOS]
The Detroit Institute of Arts originally was built with money allocated by the city and contributed from its residents. That...