Michigan redistricting panel isn’t making maps public
Michigan redistricting panel isn’t making maps public
A state redistricting panel is not making maps available to the public before the commission votes.
Whitmer’s 140 fee hikes totaling $27.6M removed from Michigan budget
Whitmer’s 140 fee hikes totaling $27.6M removed from Michigan budget
The governor’s proposed budged included $27.6 million in new revenue from 140 fee hikes on Michiganders. But Michigan residents fought back.
Whitmer’s prevailing wage scheme
Whitmer’s prevailing wage scheme
‘Transparent’
‘Transparent’
Michigan’s “independent” mapmaking commission
Michigan’s “independent” mapmaking commission
Dan Patterson
Dan Patterson
"I thought these issues were things you read about in history books that we moved on from as a country. Now, as an adult, I’m fighting this battle on behalf of my kids and it feels like the country is moving backwards."
Michigan gas tax hike coming in 2022
Michigan gas tax hike coming in 2022
The increase is prescribed by a 2015 law that indexes the gas tax to the rate of inflation.
Detroit City Hall Raided in FBI Corruption Investigation
Detroit City Hall Raided in FBI Corruption Investigation
Once again, public officials in Michigan have been indicted for bribery and other serious charges.
Lawmaker to introduce bill on Whitmer campaign finances
Lawmaker to introduce bill on Whitmer campaign finances
A Michigan state senator is drafting legislation that would eliminate a recall loophole the governor has used to exceed the ordinary limit on campaign fundraising.
Whitmer’s economy in flames
Whitmer’s economy in flames
Forest Hills school board rejects parent calls for transparency
Forest Hills school board rejects parent calls for transparency
Board President Mary Vonck told dozens of parents the district would not livestream board meetings or make recordings available online, as it did during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forest Hill school board secrecy
Forest Hill school board secrecy
Biden administration extends Canadian travel ban
Biden administration extends Canadian travel ban
Michigan lawmakers in both major parties have criticized the move, which aims to prevent the spread of the coronavirus but delivers substantial negative economic impact for the state.