Michigan Government

Whether it’s false fraud charges, poisoned water or abused prisoners, state government too often is not here to help.

Trump administration lifted ban on military weaponry for local police.

The murder-suicide of a respected educator and his son serves as a rallying cry to some about the stresses that begin when special education ends.

Lawmakers condemned the alt-right, and question the president’s statement about violence in Virginia.

Use this map to learn how many concealed weapons there are throughout Michigan.

Michigan is phasing out unpopular fees. But more than 317,000 drivers still owe nearly $595 million, making it hard for them to find jobs.

Segregation today has its roots in government-sanctioned housing policies from the 1930s, which barred blacks and other minorities from obtaining mortgages in nicer (whiter) neighborhoods. Check out segregation patterns in YOUR city.

1937 On the historic maps, click on an area to see the appraiser’s description, which will appear on the right. To enlarge those descriptions, click on it and it will appear on the left. Scroll around to see how they identified the neighborhood and its inhabitants and how appraisers felt about the area’s long-term prospects. […]

1937 On the historic maps, click on an area to see the appraiser’s description, which will appear on the right. Scroll down to see how they identified the neighborhood and its inhabitants and how appraisers felt about the area’s long-term prospects. 2015 A majority black city today (52 percent African-American), in the 1930s blacks lived […]