Philanthropic leaders told BridgeDetroit they expect to collaborate with the city’s next mayor, but can’t be relied on to substitute the massive level of federal support Detroit received to recover from COVID-19.
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What shutdown deal means for Michigan food stamps, flight delays, more
As Trump fights full SNAP payments and unpaid air traffic controllers miss work, a tentative deal could soon reopen the federal government. What it means for Michigan.
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Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rights
Michigan public and private schools can opt in to receive school safety and mental health funding. But school groups say they have issues with the funding rules.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP; Trump appeals
The ruling was in response to a motion to enforce an earlier order from the court to pay partial benefits two days after they would typically be loaded on EBT cards, or grant a temporary restraining order on the benefits pause.
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Michigan to issue smaller SNAP payments: When to expect yours
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday, Nov. 5, that households will start receiving partial payments on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
5 takeaways from Detroit’s 2025 election
The election is over and Mary Sheffield will be the city’s next mayor. Here’s what we learned on Election Night.
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Voters select new Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in races with few candidates
There were no candidates on the ballot for Districts 1, 3 and 5. Voters chose write-in candidates, but as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, those names were not listed on the city’s election results website.
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Who won Detroit City Council races? The latest results in 2025 election
Here are city council election outcomes based on unofficial results reported on the city of Detroit’s election site
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Mary Sheffield makes history as Detroit’s first woman mayor
Sheffield is the first ever woman mayor and first City Council member to ascend to the mayor’s office since 1947.
Posted inEducation, Election 2025
Mary Sheffield is Detroit’s next mayor. Can she influence education?
Now that Sheffield has been elected, the attention will turn to whether she’ll deliver on her campaign promises.