The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....
The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....
Will Whitmer’s New Plans for Roads And Schools Work?
“Fix the damn roads” has evolved from a campaign rallying cry to an anxious plea. With little headway made on...
Attorneys Accuse Michigan State Police of Conflict of Interest Over Breathalyzer Probe
Michigan defense attorneys who deal with DUI cases say their phones are ringing off the hook. The calls are from clients...
Michigan Top Justices OK Cell Phones In Court, But Selfies Need Approval
Last week's Michigan Supreme Court decision allowing cell phones in all state courtrooms has big implications — and not just...
How Hot Tub Time Machine, A Tale of Two Kitties, and B-Dubs Influenced Lawmaking in Michigan
When controversial bills clear the state House and Senate, lawmakers get one opportunity to say their piece about that legislation....
Michigan Cities Brace for Possible Recession in 2020
Local officials across Michigan are concerned about what a recession would mean for their communities. Nobody, including economists, can say...
Michigan’s Record-Breaking Lame Duck Session Has Ripple Effects A Year Later
It’s been a year since the Michigan Legislature’s record-breaking lame duck session that saw more than 300 bills fly...
Why Pro-Gambling Bills Are Becoming More of a Sure Bet at the State Capitol
Updated Dec. 20, 11:00 am ET: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially signed the bills legalizing sports betting and internet gambling...
Possible State Budget Breakthrough Offers Hope of Ending Year on Bipartisan Note
The year could end on a bipartisan note after all at the state Capitol. That seemed unlikely, to say the least, after...
Whitmer Considers Using Little-Known Power to Remove Wayne State Officials
Editor's Note: Wayne State University holds WDET's broadcast license and WDET staff are employees of WSU. The in-fighting on Wayne...
As Critical State Funding Hangs In Balance, Michigan Lawmakers Go Hunting
Lawmakers have left the state Capitol for a two-week break. This is the time of year that the Legislature typically...
Pot Proposal Failures Not Harshing Advocates’ Mellow
During last week's elections, voters rejected a number of proposed ordinances on their local ballots that would have allowed cannabis businesses...
