Detroit overtaxed homeowners more than $600 million because it didn’t reevaluate property values after the Great Recession until 2017.
Read MoreDetroit Overtaxed Homeowners by $600 Million Due to Delayed Property Reevaluations
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Whitmer Approval Rating Drops, James in Dead Heat with Peters in New Michigan Poll
A new survey of Michigan voters found that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approval rating has dropped by more than seven percentage points since June.
Read MoreIraqi Consulate in Detroit Opened for ‘Condolences’ for Soleimani
The Iraqi Consulate General in Detroit held a memorial event for Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, the leader of a designated terrorist organization who was killed last week in a U.S. airstrike.
Read MoreAttorney General Barr Announces Federal Crackdown on Crime in Detroit, Other Major Cities
U.S. Attorney General William Barr recently spoke at a press conference in Detroit where he announced a new federal program that will “surge an unparalleled amount of federal backing” to the most dangerous cities in America.
Read MoreLawsuit Claims Detroit Has 2,500 Dead People on Voter Rolls
A public interest law firm sued the City of Detroit Wednesday for failing to clean dead and duplicate registrants from its voter rolls.
Read MoreWayne State Governors Claim They Voted to Oust President Over Free Tuition Pledge
Four disgruntled members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors claimed this week that they voted to terminate President M. Roy Wilson during a Monday night meeting.
Read MoreWayne State Governors Claim They Voted to Oust President Over Free Tuition Pledge
Four disgruntled members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors claimed this week that they voted to terminate President M. Roy Wilson during a Monday night meeting.
Read MorePlaintiff Applauds Founders Brewing for Agreeing to ‘See Color’ Moving Forward
Founders Brewing Company has settled a lawsuit filed by an ex-employee who accused the company of promoting an “overtly racist culture” where employees frequently used racial slurs.
Read MorePlaintiff Applauds Founders Brewing for Agreeing to ‘See Color’ Moving Forward
Founders Brewing Company has settled a lawsuit filed by an ex-employee who accused the company of promoting an “overtly racist culture” where employees frequently used racial slurs.
Read MoreGM Strike Cost Automaker Estimated $3 Billion, $18.5 Million in Lost Michigan Income Tax Revenue
The United Auto Workers’ strike against General Motors cost the company $1 billion in earnings and that number is expected to rise to $3 billion on the year, CEO Mary Barra said in a phone call with investors this week.
Read MoreBoard Members Call for Wayne State President’s Resignation Following Free Tuition Program
Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson recently announced that the school will begin providing free tuition to all high school graduates from Detroit, which prompted some members of the Board of Governors to call for his resignation.
Read MoreRep. Rashida Tlaib Joins Fellow Michigander Sen. Stephanie Chang in Calling for $12 Million Public Health Fund in Response to New FCA Plant
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) joined with State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) for a press conference Monday on the site of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) new assembly plant in Detroit.
Read MoreWorkers Plan to Protest Michigan Brewery After Racial Discrimination Suit
Workers with the Michigan-based Founders Brewing Company reportedly plan to protest against their employer in the coming days in response to a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the business.
Read MoreLawmakers Praise Wayne State for Offering Free Tuition to Detroit Students
Wayne State University announced this week that it will begin awarding free tuition to all Detroit students who graduate from high school.
Read MoreBernie Goes All in on the Squad, Tlaib Expected to Endorse at Detroit Rally
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) will join Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for a rally this weekend in Detroit where the first-term congresswoman is expected to endorse Sanders in his bid for the presidency.
Read MoreDetroit’s Mayor Orders Training for City Employees As Punishment for Deleting Emails
Democratic Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his chief of staff Alexis Wiley and two other city employees will undergo training as a punishment for deleting emails detailing the city’s relationship with a nongovernmental organization (NGO).
Read MoreICE Sends Warning About Vandalism of Offices After Arrest of Detroit-Area Man
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced in early October the arrest of a Warren, Michigan man who vandalized the agency’s Mt. Elliot office with profanity-laced graffiti.
Read MoreTlaib Doubles Down on Detaining Trump Officials, Says ‘Serious Conversations’ Happening
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) doubled down on her claim that Democrats are considering how to detain White House officials who defy congressional subpoenas in a recent interview.
Read MoreAttorney General Dana Nessel Says Trump’s Deflection of Impeachment Inquiry Is ‘How Democracies Die’
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel attacked President Donald Trump in a speech Saturday, saying his deflection of the impeachment inquiry is “how democracies die.”
Read MoreUAW Tells Members That Negotiations with GM ‘Have Taken a Turn for the Worse’
United Auto Workers alerted its members Sunday that negotiations with General Motors “have taken a turn for the worse.”
Read MoreDetroit Police Chief ‘Appalled’ by Tlaib’s ‘Racist’ Comments About Facial Recognition
Detroit Police Chief James Craig was on Fox News Thursday to discuss Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s (D-MI-13) recent visit to the department’s Real Time Crime Center, where the first-term congresswoman suggested that only African Americans should be allowed to work as facial recognition analysts.
Read MoreRashida Tlaib Suggests Arresting White House Officials Who Ignore Subpoenas and Detaining Them in Detroit
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) told her constituents Tuesday night that Democratic lawmakers are looking for ways to arrest White House officials who don’t comply with congressional subpoenas.
Read MoreAmerican Inventor Series: Dave Goode, Skiing Pioneer
Michigan native David Goode launched one of the country’s most successful snow and water ski companies in 1975 when he was just 19 years old. He was a member of the U.S. downhill ski team at the time, but his career was sidetracked by an ankle injury.
Read MoreUnited Auto Workers Calls National Strike Against General Motors
The United Auto Workers announced Sunday that local union leaders from across the country voted to go on strike after its collective bargaining agreement with General Motors expired Saturday night.
Read MoreEight Kmarts to Close by Mid-December, Leaving Three Stores in State That Iconic Brand Calls Home
Eight Michigan Kmart stores, including several in Mid-Michigan will close, leaving only a trio of locations in the state to which the chain traces its roots.
Read MoreWayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon Endorses Sen. Cory Booker for President
Benny Napoleon, sheriff of Wayne County, Michigan’s most populated county, endorsed presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) because he supposedly is the best one to address race relations, according to a story by Detroit Metro Times.
Read More‘The Economy is Back, Jobs are Back, and America is Back,’ Vice President Pence Tells Detroit Economic Club
President Donald Trump has revived America’s economy, and warned against electing a Democrat in 2020, Vice President Mike Pence said Monday during an appearance in Detroit.
Read MoreMichigan Teacher Says Public Schools ‘Worse Than Ever,’ Dominated by ‘Outrage Culture’
Lawrence M. Ludlow, who holds a master’s degree in Medieval Studies and has taught in the Detroit and Gross Pointe areas, recently wrote an article on his experience of returning to the classroom.
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Dingell of Michigan Says Democratic Debates Didn’t Focus Enough on Trade
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) says she was disappointed in the Democratic presidential debate because of the lack of a focus on trade…
Read MoreIn Aftermath of Storms, Michigan State Rep. Johnson Continues Call to Allow Microgrid Use by Critical Facilities
With hundreds of thousands of households across Michigan left without power in the wake of severe storms, State Rep. Steven Johnson (R-MI-72) said circumstances like these emphasize the need to allow microgrid infrastructure in Michigan.
Read MoreRep. Levin of Michigan Endorses Elizabeth Warren in Democratic Primary, Gushes Over Candidate During Debate
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI-09) has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren.
Read MoreDetroit Billboard Raises a Beef With Gary Peters Over Green New Deal Plan to Restrict Red Meat Use
A new billboard campaign is pointing out that some Democratic presidential candidates do not think beef should be for any meal, period.
Read MoreQuestions CNN Should Ask Dems But Probably Won’t, Courtesy of GOP
CNN hosted the second round of Democratic debates, which kicked of Tuesday night and will continue Wednesday night in Detroit, Michigan.
Read MoreCopycat Progressive Tactics at the ‘People’s Convention’ in Detroit Spin Popular GOP Messaging
Organizers from the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) used some language during the second annual People’s Convention in Detroit July 25-27 that echoed popular themes from President Trump and the GOP.
Read MorePresidential Candidate Williamson Discusses Plan for Reparations at NAACP Convention
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson appeared Tuesday afternoon with other Democratic Party notables at Cobo Hall in Detroit as part of the 2019 NAACP Convention.
Read MoreKamala Harris Courts Union Voters Under the Detroit Arch
Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) spoke at a union rally in Detroit Wednesday afternoon.
Read MoreMichigan Young Republicans Announce Plans to ‘Re-Energize’ Organization
The Michigan Young Republicans organization announced its plans for expansion Tuesday and unveiled a number of new leadership changes. Abby Oliver, a Grand Rapids resident, has been named chairwoman of the Michigan Young Republicans and will replace outgoing Chairman Kyle Brethauer, according to a press release. Matthew Yascolt will…
Read MoreMichigan Announces ‘Social Equity Program’ That Will Provide State Aid to Marijuana Start-Ups
The State of Michigan is rolling out a Social Equity Program to encourage participation in the marijuana industry in particular cities, but it’s receiving mixed reviews. The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has identified 19 “disproportionately impacted communities” for special assistance. According to its July 18 press release, the cities…
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