Can Governor Snyder Re-Brand His Administration and Save His Legacy After Flint?
Laura Weber Davis, WDET Governor Rick Snyder used his time at the Mackinac Policy Conference with business leaders and policymakers,...
AG Bill Schuette Talks Prosecution out of Rape Kits, and His Political Future
Laura Weber Davis, WDET Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says the county needs more money to prosecute the offenders discovered...
Will Congressman Dan Kildee Run for Governor in 2018?
Laura Weber Davis, WDET It’s been a big and hectic year for Congressman Dan Kildee. The congressman from Flint Township...
Marijuana Legalization Group Delivers Signatures for Ballot but Faces Uncertain Outcome
A marijuana legalization effort in Michigan has reached a significant milestone, but may face challenges moving forward. The group MI Legalize...
Penske says Detroit Grand Prix has Greatly Improved Belle Isle
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The man who originally moved this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix to Belle Isle says the event is helping...
Wayne County to Transfer Control of Downriver Sewage Disposal System to Local Operators
Wayne County is transferring control of the Downriver Sewage Disposal System to local operators. The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) has...
Detroit’s Financial Picture
City officials this week filed Detroit's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, known as the "CAFR." It's a document that cities and school districts...
Bipartisanship in Congress: It’s a thing, say Reps. Debbie Dingell and Mike Bishop
Laura Weber Davis, WDET It's become common to hear or read about the political divisions in Congress. But what we don’t...
State Senate Leaders Say Substantive Change Must Happen for DPS
Laura Weber Davis, WDET While business leaders and policymakers convene to discuss the many issues faced by the state at...
DEQ Submits Plan to Lower Sulfur Dioxide Emissions in Wayne County
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has devised a plan to lower sulfur dioxide emissions in a highly polluted area...
State House Votes to Raise Speed Limit to 75 mph on Rural Freeways
The Michigan House voted Wednesday to raise the speed limit to 75 miles per hour on about 600 miles of...
Universities Research Corridor Generates $950 Million Impact
Jake Neher/WDET Three University Presidents, M. Roy Wilson from Wayne State University, Lou Anna Simon from Michigan State University and Mark Schlissel from University of...