Federal judges indicate they are skeptical of plans for special Senate elections this year but want to move aggressively to redraw 13 districts deemed unconstitutional.
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Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Detroit agency launches mobile mental health unit. Can it slow a revolving door?
Too many people in a mental health crisis end up in a hospital ER, where they rarely get the one-on-one or follow-up care they need. New mobile vans are designed to bring better care to people in distress before they spiral further.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan redistricting panel votes to appeal court ruling invalidating Detroit districts
In a hastily arranged meeting Thursday afternoon, Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted 8-1 to appeal the federal ruling ordering that 13 Detroit-area districts be redrawn.
Posted inMichigan Government
Detroiters ask court for Senate elections this year in disputed districts
Special elections would be two years ahead of schedule and could jeopardize Democrats’ control of the chamber. The request comes after judges rule 13 districts were illegally drawn.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
BridgeDetroit announces new director to take publication to the next level
Veteran Detroit journalist and editor Laurén Abdel-Razzaq will join BridgeDetroit on January 1 as its new executive director.
Posted inBusiness Watch
MGM Grand workers ratify new contract, end casino strike
Union members with the Detroit Casino Council voted Saturday to ratify a new contract with MGM after 47 days on strike.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Feds give $31.7 million to convert ex-coal plant in Detroit to clean energy
The facility is planned for the former Detroit Edison site in Southwest Detroit’s Delray neighborhood, and promises 277 jobs.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Personalized learning is critical to Michigan student success
Teachers know that classrooms built to the needs of each student are more successful than the one-size-fits-all curricula that are the norm. An individualized or small-group learning model will allow our students to soar.
Posted inMichigan Government
AFSCME puts Michigan’s Council 25 in receivership, dismaying local officials
The international dissolved Council 25’s elected board and took control of the council’s local operations and finances following an investigation.
Posted inMichigan Government
Redistricting experts tell court: We followed law with Michigan maps
Experts defend splitting Detroit districts, telling a court that doing so made statewide legislative maps less partisan. A trial will determine if the new districts dilute the power of Black voters.