Welcome to Policy Meets The People!
WDET decided back at the beginning of this year to try to do something a bit different with our reporting...
Welcome to Policy Meets The People!
WDET decided back at the beginning of this year to try to do something a bit different with our reporting...
Students in Royal Oak Protest Gun Violence
Eli Newman / WDET Students in metro Detroit gathered at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market, calling for gun control reform on...
Canada Pushes Back Date for Legalization of Marijuana
The federal government of Canada is pushing back its date for the legalization of marijuana. Canadian Prime Minister Justin...
10+ Years of Alternative Sentencing Called a Success by Courts
A series of Michigan court programs is reaching a milestone. They’re designed to help some non-violent mental health patients,...
Women Could Dominate Michigan Democratic Ticket in November
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Michigan Democrats now have a better sense of who will be representing their party on the 2018 statewide...
Dana Nessel Wins Endorsement from Democrats for Attorney General
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Democrats want Dana Nessel as their candidate for state Attorney General in 2018. The party held its endorsement...
How Will Republicans React to Paul Ryan’s Departure?
Speaker Paul Ryan's Press Office Paul Ryan’s retirement was rumored long before the Speaker made the announcement he would leave...
Dem Convention in Detroit This Weekend Could Be Crystal Ball Into Party’s Future
MichiganDems.com Thousands of Michigan Democrats will gather this weekend at Detroit’s Cobo Center for the party’s endorsement convention. Political onlookers...
Paul Ryan and the Exodus of Republicans From Congress
National Park Service A major shake-up in Washington yesterday, as House Speaker Paul Ryan said he’ll retire rather than run again in...
Campaign to Shut Down Oil Pipeline Under Straits of Mackinac Gaining Support
Governor Rick Snyder is asking Enbridge Energy to accelerate it’s decommissioning of the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits...
Michigan GOP Greets Ryan Retirement with Gratitude and Gripes
paulryan.house.gov Republicans in Michigan’s Congressional delegation are greeting Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement from the most powerful post in the U.S...
Legislature Passes Resolution Favoring Hunting Season for Sandhill Cranes
Discussions in Lansing about opening hunting seasons for Sandhill Cranes and Morning Doves has birders headed to the Capitol...