The Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the Detroit proposal to remake City government.
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Detroit City Council approves Duggan’s plan to spend $826 million in federal funds
Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Mike Duggan’s proposal to spend millions in COVID-19-related federal funds.
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Debate over how Detroit should spend epic amount of federal aid heats up
Mayor Mike Duggan is seeking City Council approval for his plan to spend $426 million in American Rescue Plan funding. But the conversation may just be starting.
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Michigan GOP passes voter ID bill to deter ‘fraud.’ Critics call it ‘garbage’
The Senate bill ends the right for voters without ID to sign an affidavit. Republicans say it’s a small step to prevent fraud, which is exceedingly rare.
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Detroiters urged to weigh in on helping end gerrymandering
Michigan is expected to lose one congressional seat, so participation in redistricting meetings is “critical” for Detroiters to ensure they get adequate funding and representation.
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GOP income tax reform would be ‘nail in coffin’ for Michigan cities, some say
A House bill would bar 24 Michigan cities from imposing taxes on non-resident workers. Critics say that would be ‘catastrophic,’ but one Republican says ‘Thomas Jefferson would be proud.’
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Breonna Taylor’s mother to Michigan lawmakers: Ban police no-knock warrants
Breonna Taylor’s mom tells Michigan lawmakers to ban no-knock warrants as the Legislature considers reforming the practice, which allows police to enter a private premises without announcing their presence.
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Why the revision of Detroit’s city charter is so contentious
The revised city charter that Detroiters may vote on would make unprecedented changes to government, an analysis finds.
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Michigan GOP officials, activists push for 2020 election audit
Six months after Congress certified the 2020 election, pro-Trump officials in the Michigan Republican Party want the state Legislature to order an audit.
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Michigan GOP advances voter ID mandate: common sense or a new poll tax?
Supporters say you need an ID to buy beer so you should need one to vote. Foes say eliminating an option allowing voters without ID to still cast ballots amounts to an illegal fee. The courts may decide.