Detroit’s waterfront watchdog law is working, but advocates say the public can’t see how.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Detroit City Notebook
Visitors are rediscovering Greektown as $20M transformation takes shape
The historic district welcomes visitors as a year-and-a-half-long redevelopment project winds down and there’s a question of whether the Monroe blocks should remain pedestrian-only.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Can Abdul El-Sayed unite Dems? He has work to do with Black, Jewish voters
Abdul El-Sayed wants to build a progressive ‘big tent’ to rally Democrats around his Senate campaign. But his GOP rival Mike Rogers is banking that key blocs aren’t ready to join the fold.
Posted inEducation, Jobs & Economic Development, Michigan Government
Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
Michigan starting teacher pay is near the bottom while average teacher pay is middle of the pack. One lawmaker says the bonuses can help offset rising costs.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Michigan prisons paid millions over inmate deaths, disability discrimination
The Michigan Department of Corrections paid nearly $7 million to resolve 161 lawsuits and legal claims during fiscal year 2024-25, more than doubling its legal costs from the previous year despite fewer cases.