Five Journalist Tips On Holding Police Accountable
Nationwide protests against police brutality and structural racism have sparked a lot of interest in holding law enforcement agencies accountable....
Retail Workers Without Masks May Be Breaking the Law
If you've ventured out into the world lately, you might be noticing a troubling trend — retail workers not wearing...
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist: I Benefitted From Family Leave, Michiganders Should Too
The Gilchrist family welcomed their third child, Ruby Madeline, into the world on June 19, 2019. "It was funny because she...
Automakers Help to Fill Medical Equipment Shortage, But It’s Not Easy
One of the biggest challenges the United States faces in the coronavirus pandemic is a shortage of life-saving medical supplies...
Michigan Small Businesses Reel From COVID-19. Here’s Who Is Helping.
Michigan is closed for business, thank you very much. “Our goal is to provide as much runway to these businesses...
Michigan Arts Can Move Online, But Still Face Uncertain Future
The spread of COVID-19 is forcing many cultural organizations and artists to cancel events and close their doors to the...
Michigan Made $5 Million in Weed Taxes So Far. That’s Low.
Michigan has released the recreational marijuana sales for the first three months of legalization. “The total sales are not super...
For Ex-Offenders, Housing is a Bigger Hurdle Than Employment
Housing, particularly “affordable housing” has been a hot topic in communities across Michigan. Formerly incarcerated people, or “Returning Citizens” as they...
Michigan Spends More on Prisons Than Higher Education, And Smaller Schools Are Hurting
There’s a new push to close a wide gap in state funding for universities. Oakland University says no school should...
Shoreline Erosion Isn’t Just Houses Falling Into Great Lakes. It Affects You Too.
Water levels are rising along Michigan’s shorelines. It’s a fact that has dominated the headlines recently – including stories of people’s houses...
The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....
Will Whitmer’s New Plans for Roads And Schools Work?
“Fix the damn roads” has evolved from a campaign rallying cry to an anxious plea. With little headway made on...