A judge sanctions the Michigan GOP chair her attorney and other plaintiffs following a 2022 election lawsuit that sought to nullify Detroit’s absentee ballots. A judge called the case ‘rife with speculation.’
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Posted inQuality of Life
Watch out for Taylor Swift ticket scams in Detroit, Dana Nessel warns
Attorney General Dana Nessel sent out a warning about ticket scams ahead of Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated Eras Tour performances in Detroit this weekend.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit leaders mobilize gun violence response as shootings rise
City Council leaders gathered with other city officials, faith leaders and community organizers working on gun violence prevention and honored victims of shootings and their families at the start of National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Posted inTalent & Education
If you want to make $100,000 a year as a teacher, here’s where you should apply
The $100,000 salary is being offered at a Detroit charter school to increase the number of certified teachers and improve student outcomes.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Planned implosion of Detroit’s incinerator has neighboring residents concerned
Residents worried about health and safety with incinerator demolition, argue lack of communication from the city.
Posted inMichigan Government
Duggan urges state Legislature to fix Detroit’s ‘unfair’ tax system
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has a plan to cut taxes by 30% for homeowners while tripling taxes on vacant land. It could have major implications for revitalizing neighborhoods.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gov. Whitmer plans group to tackle Michigan’s population crisis
At the Mackinac Policy Conference next week, Gretchen Whitmer will announce a commission to develop policy recommendations to jump-start population growth, reimagine road funding and improve public education.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Detroit priest: Save lives by tightening soot pollution limits
I see families whose lives are routinely impacted by asthma and other respiratory issues. Detroit has some of the dirtiest air in the nation. It’s the government’s duty to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Detroit’s Belle Isle Park now has fast charging stations for EVs
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced on Monday that two new DC charging stations are operating at the state park. The state intends to spread EV chargers to other state parks.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Detroit recycling rates double, but barriers remain
An opt-in program, high contamination rates, and a lack of infrastructure are some of the challenges Detroit faces.