State Fairgrounds Coalition Demands Answers; Files Freedom of Information Requests
It’s been five years since the State of Michigan awarded development of the State Fairgrounds to Lansing-based Magic Plus, LLC. Now...
State Fairgrounds Coalition Demands Answers; Files Freedom of Information Requests
It’s been five years since the State of Michigan awarded development of the State Fairgrounds to Lansing-based Magic Plus, LLC. Now...
State Senate Approves Lifting Limits on Campaign Contributions
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan won’t limit how much money corporations and unions can spend to influence elections in the state –...
Macomb Executive says Angst over County Corruption Helped Trump Win White House
Laura Weber Davis/WDET The top official in Macomb County says concerns over widely-suspected corruption in government there helped propel Donald...
Quicken Loans Gave More Cash to Lawmakers Ahead of ‘Gilbert Bills’ Than Originally Reported
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET There’s a new state law that gives tax incentives to developers who build on blighted or undesirable land....
AG Bill Schuette is Running for Governor – Hear His Detroit Today Interview
Jake Neher/WDET It may be the least surprising announcement we’ve had so far in the 2018 race for governor. Michigan...
Dems say Trott Retirement Presents Opening to Retake House
Melissa Mason/WDET National Democratic officials say the party sees an opening in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District now that GOP Congressman...
State Supreme Court Won’t Rule in Virgil Smith Ballot Case Before Election
vote-mi.org The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats...
GOP, Dem Hopefuls Eagerly Eyeing Seat Vacated by Retiring Republican Congressman
Melissa Mason/WDET Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Trott says he is retiring from public office. And Trott’s decision could create a...
Dave Trott to Exit Congress After Two Terms
WDET Congressman Dave Trott (R-Birmingham) says he will not seek reelection next year and will retire after four years in...
Ontario Announces Plans for Legal Pot Purchases
The Government of Ontario is announcing its framework for legalization of marijuana. That includes 150 stand-alone retail stores and on-line...
Mayoral Money: How Much Duggan and Young Have Raised…So Far [CHART]
Mayor Mike Duggan continues to outpace his challenger, state Sen. Coleman Young II, in campaign fundraising, according to reports filed...
Congressman Dan Kildee on Trump, Dem Deal and Disaster Relief
Laura Weber Davis, WDET Hurricane Irma is pressing down on the Caribbean Islands and due to make landfall with Florida...