Free preschool, community college headlines Whitmer’s State of the State address

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put economic development, free community college and preschool for 4-year-olds, and some love for the Detroit Lions...

SCOTUS denies redistricting stay as in-person meetings get underway  

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to stop the redrawing of seven Michigan state House districts. The order...

Detroit Councilman Scott Benson says wealth generation, budget major goals for 2024

Scott Benson is the council member for Detroit's District 3.He says throughout his 10 years on the council, he's focused...

MichMash: Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda

This year marks a new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved...

MichMash: Kristina Karamo faces backlash from Michigan Republicans

Michigan GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo is facing backlash from her fellow party members, with a vote to potentially oust her...

Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer signs language access bills into law

Two new state laws aim to help more than 900,000 people in Michigan who are not proficient English speakers. House...

Detroit Today: What Republicans make of escalating tensions in the Michigan GOP

Last week, GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Michigan Republican Party against a trust that...

Detroit Today: Mark Hackel touts economic growth, diversity at county address

At his annual State of the County address, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel highlighted the county's growing economy and diverse...

Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and violence against health workers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes tougher laws will help stem the growth of threats and violence against health care workers. She...

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...

Detroit Today: Why Dan Kildee will not seek reelection

Michigan U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) announced last week he will not seek reelection in 2024, creating an opening for House Republicans...

Congressman Shri Thanedar in the hot seat as 2024 election looms

Shri Thanedar’s election to a Detroit-centric Congressional seat last year was divisive. He’d only recently moved to the city and...