Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.
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Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Jobs & Economic Development
Residents challenge timeline, vision at first Renaissance Center benefits meeting
Residents, advocates and other stakeholders weighed in Tuesday with concerns over the project scope and timeline and the need for transit, equitable housing and opportunities for Black-owned businesses.
Posted inArts & Culture, Election 2026, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit museums to ask Wayne, Oakland voters to back 10-year millage
The Detroit Historical Society and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday launched the “Yes to Our Story” campaign, a proposal seeking a 10-year, 0.2 mill levy in Wayne and Oakland counties.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Renaissance Center redevelopment plan is making its official debut
General Motors and Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm Bedrock, who have teamed up for the development project, are scheduled to present their plan for remaking the iconic 1970s complex Aug. 18 during the first meeting of what is expected to be a months-long Community Benefits process.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit’s riverfront safety law increased inspections. Now comes a push for transparency.
Detroit’s waterfront watchdog law is working, but advocates say the public can’t see how.
Posted inEnvironment
Arboretum Detroit’s green oasis in Poletown East offers vision for reforesting city
The greening of Poletown East reflects a broader conversation unfolding across Detroit.
Posted inElection 2026
Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election
Despite their high confidence overall, almost half of surveyed election officials worried about the cost of running elections.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Jobs & Economic Development
Unemployed workers must show 2 more work searches or risk losing benefits
The new requirement, which began July 19, is part of changes to Michigan’s unemployment law. Claimants must document increased work searches.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has a new job
Duggan will join Detroit-based Honigman as a partner in the government relations and public policy practice group.
Posted inEducation, Guest Commentary
Op-ed: Help shape the future of Detroit schools after millage approval
482Forward is hosting a Sept. 11 town hall about the state of schools and what parents and students need in the future.