MichMash: Michigan Legislature’s final days cover EVs, charter schools + more
The final days of the current iteration of the Michigan Legislature are upon us as the Republican majority in the...
The Metro: Trans community fears for LGBTQ rights after Trump’s reelection
Many people in the queer community are on edge after Donald Trump's reelection in November. The Trevor Project, a leading...
Legislative FOIA bills reach new ground
Bills to apply open records laws to the Michigan Legislature and executive branch got past another hurdle Wednesday. The House...
Detroit Evening Report: Mary Sheffield enters 2025 Detroit mayoral race
City Council President Mary Sheffield is throwing her name into next year’s Detroit mayoral race. She formally announced her candidacy...
Michigan Senate committee OKs ‘ghost gun’ regulations
A state Senate committee adopted legislation Tuesday that would implement new firearm restrictions meant to make it easier to trace...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Council President Mary Sheffield to announce political future
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is expected to announce her political future at a union hall in Corktown Tuesday...
Republicans urge road funding revision as Legislature resumes lame duck session this week
The Michigan Legislature returns Tuesday to the state Capitol with a long shot possibility of adopting a road funding plan...
Local doctor describes dire conditions in Gaza hospitals during medical mission last December
"As winter approaches, the horror in Gaza continues to grind on with no end in sight.” Those are the words...
Detroit Evening Report: Syrian Americans in Dearborn celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad
Several Syrian Americans gathered in Dearborn on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.Subscribe to the Detroit...
Legislation would restore a portion of Michigan’s environmental protection act
Almost two decades ago, a Republican-majority Legislature and Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm struck a deal. The state’s environment agency would...
MichMash: Lame-duck session to determine fate of FOIA expansion bills
The Michigan Legislature has been stagnant on expanding the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to cover the governor's office,...
Water filter systems for hundreds of schools and daycare centers to be funded by grants
Hundreds of schools and day care centers will receive grants for water filters. The filters are to protect children from...