Detroit renters have long raised concerns about substandard living conditions and evictions, and pushed for accountability from landlords.
Political and Public Policy Information
Kamala Harris touts EV transition loans in Detroit
The federal government is offering up to $100 million to ease the transition to EV parts manufacturing for Michigan suppliers.
Detroit Animal-keeping ordinance headed to council for a vote
A proposed ordinance allowing Detroiters to keep chickens, ducks, and honeybees advances to the next stage.
Michigan bill would increase fines for drivers with loud cars
State Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, proposed a bill that would increase fines for motorists who intentionally alter their vehicle so that the exhaust is extremely noisy.
Biden returning to Michigan for NAACP dinner in Detroit
President Joe Biden will attend the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit. His visit follows a prominent warning that Biden is not doing enough to connect with Black voters.
Election recount reforms pass Michigan Senate over GOP objections
Local election officials could recount more ballots — but not investigate alleged fraud — in contested races under a new plan from Michigan Democrats.
Battle lines drawn in fight for Michigan House majority: What to know
All 110 seats in the Michigan House are up for grabs this fall. The results will shape the rest of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tenure.
Proposal would keep tractor-trailers out of the left lane on Michigan freeways
Michigan state Rep. William Bruck, R-Erie, has proposed legislation that would prohibit big rigs from driving in the left-most lane on freeways with three or more lanes.
Democrats are back in power in Lansing. Their wish list is slim
After months of stagnation, a partisan tie in the state House is ending and Democrats are returning to full power. But the state budget – and campaigning – will likely dominate lawmakers’ time.
Flint’s Warning to America
The city’s residents did everything right, but 10 years later they still don’t have clean water.