Local elections officials need help in 2022
"We. Need. Help." That’s the message from local clerks as we get closer to the August primary elections and...
Local elections officials need help in 2022
"We. Need. Help." That’s the message from local clerks as we get closer to the August primary elections and...
The promises and drawbacks of ranked choice voting
Ranked choice voting is a system that allows people to rank their favorite candidates, preventing votes from being wasted —...
Trial next for 4 accused in Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — Were they gullible foul-mouthed men under the spell of undercover agents? Or a rogue cast...
Dome Days event raises awareness of youth homelessness
Dome Days is an event that allows young people in the state facing homelessness and housing insecurities. In early...
How private money and dark money undermine public education
Maurice Cunningham recently retired from the University of Massachusetts – Boston where he’s been researching dark money and privatization...
What we know one week into Russian invasion of Ukraine
We’re now a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At this point, there is no clear end in sight....
People from across the political spectrum react to Biden’s State of the Union
President Joe Biden's discussed major policy issues and urged the world to stand up to Russia during his first State...
Michigan Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether civil rights law covers LGBTQ people
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether the state’s civil rights law protects LGBTQ people against...
Business, labor, bipartisan coalition wants to overhaul term limits
A bipartisan coalition is getting behind a petition campaign to overhaul the state’s term limits amendment. The effort will begin...
Detroit officials outline plans to better serve people with disabilities
Correction: This article has been updated to say that over $500,000 was allocated to the Office of Disability Affairs in...
Accused Oxford High School shooter to be held in adult jail
An Oakland County court has ruled that Ethan Crumbley, the high school sophomore accused of killing four students and wounding...
Former state Rep. Henry Yanez launches bid for Congress in 10th district
The field for the newly redrawn 10th Congressional District is growing. Henry Yanez, a Sterling Heights council member and a...