L. Brooks Patterson Answers Community Questions After State of the County Speech
Matt Trevethan/WDET Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson says the county is strong and getting stronger. He laid out a...
Local Governments Want More Revenue Sharing from Lansing
Governor Rick Snyder presented his proposed budget to the legislature yesterday. The recommendations include a $50 per student increase in...
Detroit Business Accelerators Keep Pulse on The Next “Big” Idea
Detroit’s reputation for encouraging entrepreneurship and small business development is continuing to expand. The number of business accelerators and incubators...
Residents Hit by Fraser Sinkhole Will See Increase in Sewer Bills
House GOP Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller says some residents may see an increase in their sewer bills. ...
Patterson: “Good Things Are Happening” [AUDIO]
In a speech peppered with references to "technology" and "business," Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson delivered his 2017 State...
Democrat Weighs In On State of Oakland County Ahead of Patterson’s Speech [VIDEO]
On Wednesday night, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will give his annual State of the County address. Patterson has recently...
“Pints & Postcards” Parties Aim To Increase Political Action
Postcards and Pints Detroit 1/26/17 from Diane Cheklich on Vimeo. After the massive, international Women’s March on January 21st,...
What Impact Has DeVos Campaign Cash Had On MI Politics? Will It Stop Flowing?
Michigan Campaign Finance Network Vice President Mike Pence cast a historic and unprecedented tie-breaking vote on Tuesday to make Betsy DeVos...
Bill Would Restrict Public’s Access to Information About Bids for State Business
Jake Neher/WDET There could soon be tighter restrictions on the public’s access to information in bids for state business. A...
State Budget Forecast Shows Emphasis on Education and Infrastructure… Not Tax Cuts
Jake Neher/WDET Education, public safety, and paying down the long term debt will be Gov. Rick Snyder’s top priorities when he...
Storm Spotters See What Gadgets Can’t
Forecasters can warn people about approaching severe weather in plenty of time for them to find shelter. Technology has also...
What Question Do You Want L. Brooks Patterson to Answer During His State of the County Speech This Week?
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will give his State of the County address at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Add your voice to...