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Detroit cop charged in beating, state GOP seizes power from Dems, bathroom bribery: Tuesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on December 4, 2018 Morning Briefing

A Detroit cop was charged with beating a naked, unarmed woman; Republicans seize power from newly elected Democrats in Michigan; and bathroom bribes land a CEO in prison.

Straight-ticket voting, minimum wage increased: Your Thursday morning briefing

By Motor City Muckraker on September 6, 2018 Morning Briefing

Keeping you informed every morning on news that impacts your life.

Detroit Rep. Scott apologizes for calling Asian American opponent ‘ching-chong’

By Steve Neavling on August 17, 2018 Headline, Politics

Rep. Bettie Cook Scott also told one of her opponent’s campaign workers, “I want you out of my country.”

House panel approves flawed transparency law aimed at governor, lawmakers

By Steve Neavling on May 19, 2016 Flint Water Crisis, Headline, State of Michigan

State lawmakers conveniently protected themselves from public records lawsuits in a flawed bill in the wake of the Flint water crisis.