The Metro: Detroit nonprofit newsrooms providing budget hearing breakdown
Budget hearings provide insight into the critical functions of city departments. This month alone, Detroit City Council has 46 budget...
Deadline approaching for proposals to save historic Belle Isle Boathouse
Preservationists are fighting to save the historic Belle Isle Boathouse in Detroit. The 40,000-square-foot building, constructed by the Detroit Boat...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County’s tax foreclosure deadline is this Sunday
Property owners at risk of foreclosure in Wayne County must pay any back taxes, interest or penalties and fees owed...
Judge struck down Michigan’s gay marriage ban 10 years ago
It was 10 years ago Friday that the first same-sex weddings took place in Michigan. That was one day following...
Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will again wade into the fractious issue of abortion this week when it hears...
MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development
The Michigan Senate is looking to build the state's economy through tax incentives. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News...
Redistricting commission OKs raise, appoints new leadership
Michigan’s redistricting commission is once again raising its wages to 35% of the governor’s salary during the time it's redrawing state...
Detroit Evening Report: New bus route connecting downtown Detroit to DTW launching this month
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) launched a new bus route on Thursday that will connect downtown Detroit...
Legal fight over future of Line 5 pipeline returns to court
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Thursday afternoon in a case involving the future of an oil pipeline in...
Bills to expand Michigan hate crime law advances to House
The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand the protections in Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. The bills would...
Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate wrapped up its last in-person day before its spring break this week by passing a flurry of economic development legislation....
Bills propose free hunting and fishing licenses for first responders
A package of bills in Lansing would offer free hunting and fishing licenses to EMS workers, firefighters, police officers and...