MichMash: Whitmer clashes with state Democrats after vetoing bills; MEDC revives economic development incentive
Tensions are high in Lansing among the Democrats with Governor Whitmer vetoing a series a bills from her own party....
The Metro: State regulator says DTE restoration timelines ‘weren’t what they needed to be’
Many Michiganders feel powerless over their own electrical power. That’s because, despite approved rate hikes, when a storm hits the...
Debate Week recap with the Freep’s Nancy Kaffer
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate three days after earning an endorsement from the Detroit...
The Metro: The Republican gubernatorial campaigns — and the shifts they signal about the party
After President Donald Trump took the country to war and raised costs, many Republicans are finding it difficult to campaign...
The Metro: Why partisan politics makes it harder to keep the lights on in Michigan
Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders lost power over the weekend of July Fourth, prompting a conversation about the fragility of the...
The Metro: From demand letter to lawsuit — why the Detroit Tenant Union is suing a local court to protect renters
While Detroit law says a landlord cannot rent a home until it’s been deemed livable by city inspectors, 86% of...
The Metro: What Michigan’s Senate race reveals about the state — and future — of the Democratic Party
Come November, thousands of political seats are up for grabs. One of the most compelling races in Michigan is...
The Metro: Are concerns about data centers overblown?
Michiganders are broadly against data centers, especially when they’re proposed near their residence. Their concerns about electricity and water use...
McMorrow drops bid for US Senate
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for US Senate. In a video announcing her decision, McMorrow highlighted some of her and...
MichMash: What is your favorite state park?
It's the 4th of July weekend and many Michiganders are celebrating by going to their favorite parks to go swimming,...
The Metro: ‘Do we want to continue this experiment?’ — why patriotism has declined, and how to change that
This Saturday is the Fourth of July — and it’s a big one. Two hundred and fifty years since the...
The Metro: American car companies are losing billions due to tariffs on Canada
Canadians don’t feel so hot toward the U.S. right now. Thirty-seven percent view the country favorably, and most think even...