MichMash: What should legislative bodies be doing to ensure government oversight?
On this Thanksgiving episode of MichMash, we take a look at how the Michigan Legislature falls short in their oversight...
State House leaders prepare for remainder of lame duck session
Several priorities remain on the table for Michigan legislative Democrats as the clock ticks down on their time in charge...
Black lawmakers, policy advocates frustrated with inaction
Some of Michigan’s Black lawmakers and policy advocates are sharing their frustration with Democratic leadership in the state Legislature and...
MichMash: Potential ‘difficult lame duck session’ looms for Democrats
Now that the election is over, we are in lame duck session. This week on MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach...
Detroit Evening Report: Duggan expected to announce plans for political future this week
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce whether he will make another run for the city’s top job this...
Detroit Evening Report: Child labor bills get first state Senate committee hearing
A bill package getting a hearing Tuesday before the Michigan Senate Labor Committee would create more oversight of child labor...
Rep. James tries to drum support for federal education tax credit legislation
Michigan Republican Congressman John James is working to build support for federal legislation that would offer tax breaks in exchange for donations to...
Running as a Republican in Detroit, Martell Bivings has work to do
Last month, Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Detroit to attend a conservative conference and kick off his outreach...
Detroit Regional Chamber welcomes US Supreme Court ‘Chevron’ decision
In a ruling late last month, the United States Supreme Court ended the decades-long precedent of Chevron deference. Chevron deference...
MichMash: Michigan Supreme Court facing major decisions before end of term
The Michigan Supreme Court’s term ends on July 31, but what are the cases that will have the greatest impacts?...
The Metro: Barbara McQuade offers SCOTUS reflections as annual session comes to a close
The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its term Monday with a slew of important decisions. The cases include a decision...
Created Equal: What the US can learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The United States and Canada share a dark history in the mistreatment of Indigenous people. One of the many abuses...