Daylight Saving debate hits Michigan Legislature
As Michiganders adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some state lawmakers are working to...
Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade releases new book on fighting misinformation
In the age of social media, Americans face an unprecedented amount of misleading information. And former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District...
The Metro: Exploring Michigan’s marijuana tax revenue and consumer concerns
The Michigan Department of Treasury announced last week that it is distributing $87 million in marijuana tax payments among 269...
Created Equal: Black victims of violent crime disproportionately denied compensation
Thousands of Americans each year turn to state-run programs that provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime. In all...
Will Trump or Biden help the US economy? Michigan voters weigh in
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appear headed for a re-match in this year’s campaign for the White...
Redistricting commission chooses new map to submit for court approval
Michigan’s redistricting commission approved a new state House district plan for court review Wednesday. The court had previously struck down...
Created Equal: Should our political maps be drawn based on geography or race?
Michigan’s legislative maps have been drawn — and re-drawn — several times by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in...
National Republican party sides with former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in battle over Michigan GOP chair
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been officially recognized by the national Republican party as the Michigan GOP...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House bills seeking to increase rights for sexual assault victims gets hearing
A pair of Michigan bills aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault received a hearing on Tuesday before the state...
Josh Schriver loses office staff, committees over racist social media post
Republican state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) was stripped of his office staff and committee assignments over his sharing of a...
The Metro: Redrawn metro Detroit state House districts need community input
The Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission is seeking public comment this month on several new draft maps for seven Detroit-area...
Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan gun laws to take effect this week
Courts and law enforcement in Michigan are getting ready for Michigan’s new “red flag” gun law as well as other...