Less than 15 percent of Detroiters voted in the August primary. Political observers say Detroiters — still recovering from a pandemic and flood cleanup — are presented with few options and are “burned out.”
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What you need to know about Detroit’s primary election this Tuesday
From facemasks to dropboxes, here’s what you need to know about casting your ballot in Detroit’s Aug. 3 primary.
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Advocates: Federal funds should go to Detroit’s growing environmental crisis
Detroit’s neighborhood advocates say the City should use epic federal grant to help bolster climate resilience.
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What is Proposal P, and how will it impact Detroit?
Here’s what you need to know about Detroit’s Proposal P, which will be on the ballot this upcoming Tuesday. As the court fight continues, here’s why the measure is a major break from the past.
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James Craig closer to Michigan governor run, launches exploratory committee
The recently retired Detroit police chief still hasn’t made it completely official, says an announcement likely around Labor Day.
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Race looms large as redistricting process begins in Michigan
One of four Michigan residents are nonwhite. Two of 14 state representatives in Congress are people of color. As district maps get redrawn, advocates seek a greater voice.
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An ex-Detroit police chief’s political hopes — and pending lawsuits
As former Detroit Police Chief James Craig gets the rock star treatment from conservatives, lawsuits over tactics used by police against last year’s Black Lives Matter demonstrators remain unresolved.
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Long, nasty battle over Detroit’s Proposal P enters final showdown
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.