State board endangers Detroit’s medical marijuana dispensaries
Dozens of medical marijuana dispensaries operating in Detroit are at risk of closure under a new state board created by Gov. Rick Snyder.
State House cuts funding for seniors & Flint; approves tax dollars for developers
The GOP-controlled House approved funding for billionaire Dan Gilbert, but rejected money for seniors, veterans and Flint.
Snyder-appointed emergency managers charged for role in Flint water crisis
The emergency managers were appointed by Gov. Snyder and now face up to 20 years in prison.
Michigan House passes strict voter ID law that would most impact Detroit
The Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives passed a strict voter ID law Wednesday that would disproportionately affect Democrat-heavy Detroit.
Michigan House bill makes it a felony to sell fetal tissue
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would outlaw the sale of any portion of an aborted fetus – even for research.
Conflicting orders throw Michigan’s presidential recount into limbo
The latest twist in the presidential election recount in Michigan has thrust the process into even more chaos and uncertainty.
More than half of Detroit’s votes may be disqualified from Michigan’s recount
Election officials said broken optical scanners and other problems with ballots have disqualified many Detroit votes from being recounted – a major victory for Trump.
State ‘will likely’ renew contract to keep Grand Prix on Belle Isle beyond 2018
But don’t expect the DNR to take input from the public.
Public left in dark about future of Grand Prix at Belle Isle
Will the public have any say on renewing the contract for the Belle Isle Grand Prix after it expires in 2018? Maybe not.
State neglects water main break at Belle Isle as fireworks approach
The state and city can’t agree on who’s responsible for a water main break that forced the closure of a popular restroom used by thousands of people during the fireworks.