State officials are adopting a more aggressive goal for building and rehabilitating new housing, as well as preparing to leverage federal funding for home energy rebates.
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Michigan leaders gather on Mackinac amid deep divides, economic apathy
As Michigan power players debate policy on Mackinac Island, new polling suggests voter apathy on the economy, higher education and even the democratic process.
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Will Michigan schools hurt from the end of COVID relief?
The state superintendent said cuts to staff won’t be prevalent in all districts. But educators say the “fiscal cliff” existed in the state well before federal COVID relief funds.
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Elissa Slotkin winning over Senate donors. Her challenge: Win over Black voters
Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin says she’s made more than 90 visits to Detroit as she works to woo Black voters in the Democratic primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Biden must keep showing up for Black Detroiters, Michigan Dems say
Michigan Democrats say Biden must expand his presence in the Black community in the leadup to the Nov. 5 election.
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In Detroit, Joe Biden touts progress for Black voters. Here are the facts
Joe Biden spoke to the Detroit Branch NAACP on Sunday, touting African-Americans gains in wealth and health care. He left out some key details.
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Joe Biden comes to Detroit as Black voter apathy imperils re-election
As Joe Biden returns to Detroit for an NAACP dinner, insiders warn that voters are frustrated, apathetic and feeling neglected heading into the presidential election.
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Detroit City Council to assemble commission to represent renters
Detroit renters have long raised concerns about substandard living conditions and evictions, and pushed for accountability from landlords.
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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.
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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.