How Poor are Detroit, Metro Area? Here’s What the Data Show [INTERVIEW]
Detroit has the most people living in poverty, as defined by the federal poverty threshold, among the nation’s 20 biggest...
Poverty Tells ‘Heartbreaking’ Stories About Families
Delphia Simmons meets a lot of people in financial distress. In her job at the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)....
Rep. Mike Bishop Talks The Future Of Immigration And Obamacare
Congressman Mike Bishop says his discontent with the direction of national politics led him to run for public office...
Governor Snyder’s Energy Plan: More Renewables & Less Waste
Last week, Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his much-anticipated energy plan for Michigan, which includes finding and utilizing more renewable and energy efficient power sources for...
Search for the Next State Superintendent: Scott Menzel
The State Board of Education is interviewing the final three candidates on Wednesday to become the next state school Superintendent. Current Superintendent Mike Flanagan will...
Daylight Saving Time Would Go Away Under State Lawmaker’s Bill
Daylight Saving Time began last Sunday. But a Michigan lawmaker says it's time to end the practice of "springing forward"...
Palestinian Activist Sentenced To Prison For Not Disclosing Alleged Terrorist Ties
A federal judge in Detroit is sentencing a Palestinian activist to prison time for lying about her alleged role in...
Michigan Department of Education Narrows Field for State School Superintendent
Mike Flanagan The State Board of Education has named three finalists for the state Superintendent position. In a...
Tension Escalating Between Congress And White House
wikipedia Senate Republicans went over the president’s head and sent a letter to officials in Iran regarding nuclear-program negotiations. Washington...
Rep. Candice Miller Readying For Retirement Amid Gridlock
House GOP Candice Miller is set to retire after serving as the Representative for Michigan's 10th District for over a...
New Payment Programs Are Helping 7,500 Detroit Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
More than 60,000 Detroit properties face tax foreclosure, but the city is implementing new programs to keep families in...
Pension Cuts Become Reality For Detroit City Workers
This week Detroit city retirees begin to see reductions in pension benefits -- cuts enacted as part of Detroit’s exit from bankruptcy....