Michigan voters wanted transparency when they created a new citizens panel to draw legislative maps. They got it. Now, some are skeptical if in-fighting will doom efforts to redraw 13 maps deemed unconstitutional.
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How Detroit fits into Michigan’s population growth plan
Michigan lacks attractive urban cities. Can Detroit become a destination for young talent?
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Detroit legislative districts could be redrawn by spring, court suggests
Federal judges indicate they are skeptical of plans for special Senate elections this year but want to move aggressively to redraw 13 districts deemed unconstitutional.
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Mich. redistricting panel votes to appeal ruling invalidating Detroit districts
In a hastily arranged meeting Thursday afternoon, Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted 8-1 to appeal the federal ruling ordering that 13 Detroit-area districts be redrawn.
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Three new members selected for Michigan redistricting commission
Two Democrats and one Republican were chosen to fill vacancies on Michigan’s independent redistricting commission, which could soon be tasked with redrawing metro Detroit state legislative maps.
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Detroiters ask court for Senate elections this year in disputed districts
Special elections would be two years ahead of schedule and could jeopardize Democrats’ control of the chamber. The request comes after judges rule 13 districts were illegally drawn.
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Riverfront hotel kicks off Detroit’s next community benefits process
Detroiters will have an opportunity to secure community investments from developers planning a 600-room luxury riverfront hotel connected to Huntington Place Convention Center.
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Seven political plot lines to watch this year in Michigan
Presidential contests, open congressional races, the fight for House majority and more to watch in Michigan in 2024.
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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate: 2023 ‘the most productive year’ ever
Despite an early adjournment, 2023 will be remembered as the most consequential year ever in the Michigan Legislature, House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, says.
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Black Detroiters shakeup political maps with landmark lawsuit
A panel of judges sided with a group of Black Detroiters who argued political maps finalized by a newly-formed Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in 2021 diluted Black representation.