A University of Michigan report examined how much wealth Detroit homeowners accumulated since the city’s bankruptcy and if that growth was equitable.
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Democrats retake Michigan House with special election wins
Unofficial results show Democrats in two Michigan House special elections won big Tuesday night, restoring control of the lower chamber and giving the party back its ‘trifecta’ in Lansing.
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Duggan speech to focus on plan to remove abandoned vehicles
Mike Duggan’s State of the City will center revitalization and quality of life issues, including a crackdown on abandoned vehicles and next steps for community solar.
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Michigan Senate advances bill requiring kindergarten attendance
The sponsor of the bill says it would create a culture of expectation that formal education must begin early.
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Michigan State Board of Education wants more charter school transparency
The state board signaled to lawmakers that they want new laws to reform the state’s charter school system.
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Michigan House special elections may put Democrats back in charge
Democrats are heavy favorites in Tuesday special elections that will likely end a partisan split and months-long stalemate in the Michigan House.
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Money is running out for program that prevented thousands of Michigan evictions
Millions of dollars allowed legal aid organizations to deploy attorneys to help clients facing eviction. Now, that money is running out.
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Michigan population may plummet by 700K in 26 years, report warns
The population could drop 7% as deaths exceed births, warns a report. Michigan’s best hope — luring people from other states —would stem some losses. But population woes will persist.
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Reparations: A movement made in Detroit
The modern reparations movement in America owes much to John Conyers, Ray Jenkins, JoAnn Watson and others who fought for federal recognition.
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How cities are taking on reparations after decades of federal gridlock
Inspired by Evanston, Illinois’s fund, advocates in Detroit are working to shape reparations here, but finding the money will be tough.