James White said DPD is working on a strategy to have officers paired with mental health professions more often for crisis calls.
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What brought Detroit to the polls?
Detroiters describe how abortion rights, investments in infrastructure, public education and COVID policies helped shape the city’s election results.
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Huge wins for Democrats. They’re poised to retake Michigan Legislature
Democrats sweep statewide races, flip a congressional seat and appear to have won control of the Michigan Legislature. They may have Proposal 3 and the fight for abortion rights to thank for driving voter turnout.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins another four years over Tudor Dixon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.
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How to vote in Detroit on Election Day 2022
Detroiters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot.
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Detroit home repair programs only chip away at crisis
Thousands of Detroiters need help with home repairs, but programs being offered are only reaching a fraction.
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What could improve Detroit turnout? Candidates who support reparations
Detroiters motivated to support candidates who favor reparations show the impact of racial justice in voting, U-M study finds.
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‘Lessons learned’ after Detroit neighborhood grants miss most groups
Majority of the block clubs and community organizations to apply for the first round of Detroit’s $2.3M Neighborhood Beautification Program weren’t eligible for grants.
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DTE plan aims to retire coal plants sooner, boost renewable energy
The utility’s filing of its 20-year plan kicks off an administrative law proceeding before the Michigan Public Service Commission, which will likely extend into much of 2023.
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Detroit predicting lower voter turnout than 2018 midterm
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey expects 28% to 33% of all registered voters will cast a ballot on Nov. 8.