The Metro: Why this Michigan conservative voted for a marijuana tax
For a long time, Michigan's roads didn't have the funding they needed. Last month lawmakers placed a 24%tax on marijuana...
The Metro: Why this Michigan conservative voted for a marijuana tax
For a long time, Michigan's roads didn't have the funding they needed. Last month lawmakers placed a 24%tax on marijuana...
The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race
Next week, the Hamtramck will residents will elect a new mayor. That’s because the outgoing mayor, Amer Ghalib was picked...
The Metro:‘Something compelling about the democratic ideal’ — the case for more representative democracy
When it comes to our federal system, we often don’t have a representative, majoritarian democracy. That means the idea of...
The Metro: This Madison Heights mayoral candidate leads with care, collaboration and community
While much of the media’s attention on November’s elections has been on Detroit’s mayoral race, there are many other political...
Michigan Republicans stress party unity at Mackinac Leadership Conference
Michigan Republicans gathered on Mackinac Island this past weekend for their biennial leadership conference. On the island the skies were...
The Metro: Michiganders face power struggle over rising utility bills
As the temperature has climbed this summer, so have energy bills—and frustrations. These higher costs are driven by more than...
Michigan House Republicans stage walk out
Michigan House Republicans walked out of session early Friday afternoon shortly after voting began. They said they wouldn’t come back...
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...
Created Equal: How is education status affecting American politics?
Americans are divided in many ways, but there’s a growing distinction between Americans who have college educations and those who...
Michigan 2024 Voter Guide: 6th Congressional District
The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Incumbent U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is running for reelection in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District...
Michigan 2024 Voter Guide: 7 candidates vie for US Senate seat
The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is facing off against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers for Michigan’s open...
MichMash: Live from Lansing
As the election season comes to an end, both Democrats and Republicans are ramping up their messaging to reach out...