Will the New Detroit School Board Have Any Power?
WDET Detroiters will replace their entire school board this fall. More than 70 people have filed to be a candidate for...
Will Veterans, Active Duty Service Members Continue to Support Trump?
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) There are more than 20 million troops and veterans in the United States. And...
Ayers Earns Top Spot in Detroit City Council Race
Eli Newman / WDET Janeé Ayers came out ahead in yesterday’s Detroit City Council primary race. The councilmember-at-large, who was appointed...
Brenda Lawrence Wins Democratic Primary
congress.gov Incumbent Brenda Lawrence has won the 14th Congressional District Democratic primary. She beat challengers Vanessa Moss and Terrance Morrison...
Primary Election Results for Key Races in Metro Detroit
Primary Election August 2, 2016 Results from Key Races Oakland County 14th Congressional District (100% of precincts reporting):...
If You’re Not Voting Today, Why Not?
Inside Michigan Politics In case you hadn’t heard, polls are open across Michigan today for some incredibly important races; congressional primaries, local millage...
The Media Standoff Between Trump and a Gold Star Family
The U.S. Army, License: CC Attribution 2.0, changes made Over the weekend Donald Trump was part of a strange media...
Paid Leave Drive OK’d by Board
Employers in Michigan would have to let workers earn paid sick days under a petition drive that got the OK...
Previewing This Week’s Primaries with Detroit News Reporter Chad Livengood
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) We’ve been talking a lot about the November elections lately. But voters will be...
Why Aren’t We Hearing More About Environmental Justice from Presidential Candidates?
Jake Neher/WDET There were few mentions of the environment during the big speeches we heard last week from the Democratic...
Michigan Primary Elections Offer Few Competitive Races
Michigan voters head to the polls this week for party primary elections. When the state legislature re-drew the boundaries...
Michigan Attorney General Files New Felony Charges in Flint Water Crisis Case
Michigan’s Attorney General is filing criminal charges against half-a-dozen current and former state employees connected to the water crisis in...