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 –...

Energy Chief Says Enbridge Downplayed Damage to Line 5 Safety Coating

National Wildlife Federation Michigan’s energy chief says damage to the protective coating on an oil and gas pipeline that runs...

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...

Court of Appeals to Grand Rapids: Turn Over Recordings to MLive [VIDEO]

Jake Neher/WDET The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered the City of Grand Rapids to turn over to MLive Media...

Look for Thousands of Birds of Prey in SE Mich Skies This Weekend

Thousands of hawks and other birds of prey are expected to fly over Southeast Michigan, Southern Ontario, and Lake Erie this...

State Board to Marijuana Shops: Close By December 15 or Risk Not Getting a License

Courtesy of LOVELAND Technologies Medical marijuana dispensaries need to close their doors or risk being denied a license – once...

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...

Detroit Casino Revenue Down in August Compared to Last Year

Detroit’s three casinos' combined August revenue of $111.5 million was down from the same month a year, according to the...

State Marijuana License Board Could Vote on Future of Dispensaries Tuesday

Jake Neher/WDET A state licensing board could decide Tuesday whether marijuana dispensaries in Michigan should get to stay open. The...

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...