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Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Transparency issues cloud debate over license plate readers in Detroit

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 25, 2023 6:23 pmSeptember 25, 2023 6:23 pm

A $5 million contract would bring more traffic cameras to public streets. Some worry data captured could be misused.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Michigan developers find new uses for contaminated industrial sites

by Paula Gardner and Kelly House September 25, 2023 7:44 amSeptember 25, 2023 7:44 am

Older, abandoned factories are often located near what businesses seek today: highways, rail, full utilities and access to workers. Investing in tainted sites carries financial risk and higher costs, but there are also rewards.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Meet the Democrat blocking Michigan abortion bills. She says she’s not alone

by Lauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu September 24, 2023 7:48 amSeptember 24, 2023 7:49 am

Rep. Karen Whitsett of Detroit has often been at odds with leaders in her own party. While she supports abortion rights, she has reservations on several bills. And she warned leaders that other Democrats share her concern.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information, Uncategorized

Michigan lawmakers consider making universal free school meals permanent

by Isabel Lohman September 20, 2023 7:02 amSeptember 20, 2023 7:02 am

Michigan public school students can get free school breakfast and lunch at their schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Some lawmakers want to make the program permanent.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Michigan Democrats halt early-release plan for prisoners amid blowback

by Lauren Gibbons September 15, 2023 6:51 amSeptember 15, 2023 6:51 am

Legal questions and opposition pause the plan, but sponsors still want to bring it back. Thirty-five states have some form of ‘good time’ credits for inmates.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Mary Sheffield considers run for Detroit mayor in 2025

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 5, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 1, 2023 3:40 pm

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield formed a campaign committee but hasn’t yet announced whether she will run for mayor in 2025.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Duggan plans new urban agriculture director to support Detroit farmers

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Malachi Barrett and Jena Brooker September 1, 2023 4:33 pmSeptember 1, 2023 4:33 pm

The position, to improve efforts to support city farm projects, is similar to others being created across the country.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Michigan regulators seek penalties for repeat utility outages

by Janelle D. James September 1, 2023 9:11 amSeptember 1, 2023 9:11 am

Consumers Energy and DTE Energy could face penalties for frequent and long power outages. The Michigan Public Service Commission has grilled the two companies for months over customer complaints.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Duggan tweaks tax plan to protect urban farms, side lots. What’s next

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett August 31, 2023 5:40 pmAugust 31, 2023 5:40 pm

A new bill will allow Detroit to reform its tax system, promising to cut costs for while raising taxes for owners of abandoned buildings and vacant land.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Trial to weigh if Michigan legislative maps discriminate against Black voters

by Lauren Gibbons August 30, 2023 12:24 pmAugust 30, 2023 12:24 pm

A three-judge U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel determined nine state legislative districts would proceed to trial over claims the district maps violate the Voting Rights Act.

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