White Smoke From the Capitol as Governor and Republican Leaders Make Deal
Jake Neher/WDET A deal for the state’s budget and teacher retirement has been made. Top Republican lawmakers and Gov. Rick...
“Sitting Ducks”: Rep. Bishop Describes Shooting at GOP Baseball Practice
Three members of Michigan's congressional delegation were among several Republican lawmakers who were practicing for a charity baseball game when...
Can Asian Carp Be Kept out of Lake Michigan?
President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget plan eliminates $300 million in funding to restore the Great Lakes. The plan has sparked concerns among...
Kildee Says Democrats Worried About Republicans After Shooting
Several members of Congress, including Michigan Representative Mike Bishop, were among those targeted by a gunman on a baseball field...
Snyder Touts Healthy Michigan, As House Republicans Move to Stop Enrollment
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Republicans in Lansing are trying to roll back the state’s Medicaid expansion – but their...
Detroit Casino Monthly Revenue Up from a Year Ago [CHARTS]
Detroit’s three casinos' combined May revenue of $120 million was up from the same month a year, according to the...
Spirit of Detroit Plaza Unveiled
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET There’s a new community gathering space in Detroit. Officials have unveiled the Spirit of Detroit Plaza, a multi-purpose...
Research on Lake Erie Algae Blooms Imperiled
A lot of attention has been focused on President Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate funding for the Great Lakes Restoration...
How’s Detroit Doing? New Statistical Index Offers Answers [CHARTS, TRANSCRIPT]
Economists are using a new combination of statistics and measures to create a better picture about how Detroit is doing....
White House Official Violated Law by Calling for Defeat of Michigan Congressman
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Federal officials say the White House Director of Social Media violated the law...
Women Offered Coaching to Hone Political Savvy
A divisive political climate in the United States may be inspiring some to become more involved in government. One organization is...
Detroit Schools Finances: How’s the New District Doing?
Citizens Research Council of Michigan In its first fiscal year of existence, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is projected...