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Minimum wage increase set for February blocked by Michigan court
Minimum wage was expected to jump to $13.03 an hour, but a Thursday court ruling blocks the increase. The Michigan Supreme Court will likely settle the issue.
Detroiters can get free help claiming 2023 tax credits
Coalition hopes to reach first-time parents, non-traditional families, those who typically don’t file taxes and families with little income, limited English proficiency, education, and few social service connections.
City Council seeks diverse perspectives for reparations task force
Candidates will be reviewed by the full City Council, which hopes to have the 13-member task force seated by the end of February.
Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: Tax cuts, gun reform, expand pre-K
The Democratic governor returns to the state Capitol for her annual address. She spoke for less than an hour. Here’s what to know, what obstacles loom and what potential programs cost.
Hantz tree farm falls short on solving east side blight
John Hantz acquired cheap swaths of land on the east side with plans for an urban tree farm. Neighbors say the wealthy entrepreneur has fallen short but operates under a special deal not afforded to residents.