The state of Michigan launched a new program offering eligible refugees and asylees $300 to $500 in rent aid per month for up to a year.
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Setback for land value tax reflects distrust, confusion with Detroit plan
Detroit’s land value tax plan is causing divisions between residents, lawmakers and city officials. Duggan says it’s a tool for the city to “fix something ourselves.”
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Opinion: It is past time to repeal Michigan’s ban on rent control
House Bill 4947 would repeal Michigan’s ban on rent control and restore the power that local governments need to curb the state’s escalating housing crisis, the authors write.
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Michigan council hears bold (if vague) ideas to solve population crisis
What will it take to attract more people to work, live and stay in Michigan? Several groups presented their ideas Thursday afternoon.
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Do Michigan’s political maps dilute power of Black voters? Trial will decide
An independent commission’s redraw of legislative maps following the 2020 Census faces scrutiny on claims it diluted representation for minority voters by extending Detroit districts into the suburbs.
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Who’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan: Ex-Detroit Chief James Craig is in
The former Detroit Police chief joins former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and others in what’s shaping up as a crowded field to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
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Democrats pitch water affordability fund, $2 monthly fee to pay for it
The proposed legislation includes a $2 monthly fee for water customers across the state to bring down costs of water for low income Michiganders.
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Transparency issues cloud debate over license plate readers in Detroit
A $5 million contract would bring more traffic cameras to public streets. Some worry data captured could be misused.
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Michigan developers find new uses for contaminated industrial sites
Older, abandoned factories are often located near what businesses seek today: highways, rail, full utilities and access to workers. Investing in tainted sites carries financial risk and higher costs, but there are also rewards.
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Meet the Democrat blocking Michigan abortion bills. She says she’s not alone
Rep. Karen Whitsett of Detroit has often been at odds with leaders in her own party. While she supports abortion rights, she has reservations on several bills. And she warned leaders that other Democrats share her concern.