A Big Day in Lansing: 100th Legislature Gavels In, Women Take All Top Elected Roles
Michigan Supreme Court This week marks the beginning of a new era of divided state government in Michigan as the 100th Legislature...
What Was the Point of Trump’s Oval Office Address on Border Security?
William R. Page, USGS In his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump defended his...
Family of Michigan Man Detained as Spy by Russia Still Waiting for Specific Charges
Courtesy of David Whelan The family of a Michigan man detained in Russia for alleged espionage say this week may...
Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib Becomes A National Name — Was It The Right Introduction?
Rashida Tlaib for Congress Most of America doesn’t know Rashida Tlaib. And their introduction to the new congresswoman from Detroit...
Wayne State Professor’s New Book Looks at Education of Young Black Males
Gus Navarro/WDET A new book takes an interesting look at educational outcomes for young black males. “A Walk in Their...
Looking to Buy a Home in Metro Detroit? Find Out How to Get a $15K Forgivable Loan
Additional money is coming to help people purchase homes in areas of Michigan hit hard by the mortgage crisis. The...
MichMash: Whitmer Wastes No Time Changing Policy
WDET Digital Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is wasting no time in her new role when it comes to making policy changes....
What Will Divided Government Look Like in Washington?
Libby Casey/Washington Post A new Congress has been sworn in and Democrats are back in control of the U.S. House of Representatives....
New Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin: ‘We Are Changing The System Already’
Elissa Slotkin for Congress Four Democrats from Michigan are among the new members of Congress sworn in on Thursday. Three...
Democrats Assume Power In the House Amid Partisan Gridlock
Jake Neher/WDET A new Congress will be sworn in on Thursday. The U.S. House of Representatives will shift to Democratic control for...
Can Democrats Win Back the Mantle of Populism with Oversight Powers in House?
Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) The recent blue wave means more Democratic control here in Michigan, in state houses...
New State House Democratic Leader Christine Greig Talks Divided State Government
Jake Neher/WDET It was the first joyous day for Democrats in Lansing in what seems like forever. On January 1,...