Detroit Evening Report: City awarded $14.5M in grants for five development projects
City leaders announced Wednesday that Detroit received $14.5 million in grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to support...
Detroit Evening Report: Casinos brought in $1.2B in revenue in 2023, gaming board reports
Detroit’s three casinos brought in more than $1.2 billion in revenue last year, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. ...
Detroit Evening Report: DDOT bus drivers to receive pay raise under new deal
Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus drivers will see an immediate $3 per hour wage increase under a new deal...
2024 bringing boost in state minimum wage to $10.35
The new year will bring an automatic pay increase to minimum wage workers in Michigan. And it may not be...
MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future
What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...
Looking back at the automotive labor movement in 2023
One of the major events of 2023 was the United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers — Ford,...
MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...
Tax rebate checks coming to 700K Michigan households early next year
About 700,000 families in Michigan can expect tax rebate checks from the state averaging approximately $550 starting on Feb. 13,...
Detroit Today: Detroit just built America’s first electric charging road
Detroit is now home to America’s first stretch of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles. Located on 14th Street in...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit casino revenue remains down in November
Detroit's three casinos reported $79.1 million in revenue for the month of November — down nearly 24% from November of...
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...