Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El‑Sayed to victory – but he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democrats
Early election results do not indicate whether Black voters embraced El-Sayed’s progressive platform or simply voted for the Democratic candidate.
DTE to sell non-utility business to fund grid upgrades, data center growth
The DTE Vantage sale does not include EES Coke Battery on Zug Island, a facility for which DTE is appealing a $100 million fine for air pollution.
Displaced residents of Leland House in Detroit to get $15K each
The settlement, which could exceed $500,000 in total, was obtained by the Detroit Tenants Union on behalf of the 37 residents, who were forced to evacuate the 21-story downtown high-rise last December.
Another Detroit concrete crusher? Sir Crush-A-Lot draws neighborhood opposition
DVM Utilities, Inc. began operating last fall in northwest Detroit with a state permit but without required city permits. It halted operations this year after a complaint was made to the city and DVM became aware it needed a permit.
DTE, Consumers sue to block ‘money out of politics’ proposal approved by voters
Michigan’s biggest utility companies are suing to block implementation of Proposal 2, arguing voter-approved restrictions on political giving violate free speech rights.
Detroit needs more special education teachers. MSU partnership aims to help.
Detroit Public Schools Community District and Michigan State University launched an initiative where district teachers can pursue the university’s online master’s degree in special education with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) credential, or endorsement.
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