State House Holds First Hearing on Duggan, Leonard Auto No Fault Overhaul
WDET//Michigan House GOP The state legislature held a marathon committee hearing on a bill to overhaul Michigan’s auto insurance law...
‘Gilbert Bills’ Highlight Importance of Following the Money in Michigan Politics
Jake Neher/WDET Developers in Michigan who build on undesirable land are getting big tax breaks. That’s after lawmakers and Gov....
Evans, Duggan Call State Police Chief’s Facebook Post ‘Breach of Public Trust’
Jake Neher/WDET This week, the director of the Michigan State Police made waves when she shared a meme on Facebook that called...
VP Pence Tells Michigan Workers Tax Plan will Deliver Jobs
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Vice President Mike Pence told workers at a plant in Auburn Hills that the Trump Administration’s tax plan...
Few and Fewer: Odd-Year Election Ballot Initiatives
As the 2017 elections approach, analysts say a trend is emerging in Michigan and other states: Odd-year elections are...
The Duggan Strategy: Early Successes, Keepable Promises, Controlled Data
When Detroit voters go to the polls in November, they’ll be deciding whether to give the job of mayor to...
Is This the Year Michigan Will See Big Changes to Its Auto Insurance System?
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Year after year, state lawmakers try their hands at overhauling Michigan’s auto insurance laws. Every year, lawmakers...
Duggan, Leonard Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Reduce Auto Insurance Rates
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation A bipartisan group in Michigan rolled out a new auto no-fault insurance overhaul plan...
Got an Election Question?
Shelby Jouppi/WDET WDET and the Citizens Research Council are teaming up to answer your questions about elections in Michigan. Questions...
Wage, Leave-Time Petition Drives Moving Ahead
Jake Neher/WDET Voters might have the chance to decide a pair of workers’ rights questions next year. A petition campaign...
‘Citizens United’ Bills: From Senate to Governor’s Desk in Less Than a Week
Jake Neher/WDET Republicans in Lansing worked at a breakneck speed Tuesday to pass legislation that would allow politicians in Michigan...
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...