Higher Unemployment Benefits, 26 Weeks Pass Senate
Learn about the recent Senate approval to raise maximum unemployment benefits and extend the timeline for receiving benefits.
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December 10, 2024
December 3, 2024
Attendance Issues Could Hamper Dems In Lame Duck
House Democrats conceded Wednesday they will be working with minority Republicans during lame duck session as attendance issues have surfaced within the majority caucus.
December 3, 2024
RenCen Revamp Hinges On State Money
Bedrock and General Motors (GM) announced on Monday a conceptual plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center (RenCen) and 27 acres along the Detroit riverfront.
November 26, 2024
Hall’s $2.7B Road Proposal Sparks Curiosity, Apprehension
Explore the $2.7 billion road funding plan proposed by Minority Leader Matt Hall and its implications for infrastructure and education.
November 26, 2024
Top 12 Closest House Races And Other Statistics To Chew On
Explore the close state House election results. Learn about the narrow victories and potential recounts in the closely contested races.
November 19, 2024
Old Consumer Protection Law Resurrected For Lame Duck
A sweeping ‘consumer protection’ law crafted during the Attorney General Frank Kelley era (specifically the 1970s) will apparently be taken up in December despite the objections of nearly 20 business groups.
November 19, 2024
Hall Vows Not To Go Gridlock If…
The year 2024 will not go down as one of the most productive years for the Legislature.
November 12, 2024
Hall To Be Speaker, Puri Minority Leader; More Leadership Posts Announced
Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Township), this term’s minority leader, will take the Speaker’s gavel come January, bringing an end to the first speakership Democrats had since Republicans took control in 2010. […]
November 12, 2024
26 Weeks Of UIA Benefits Floating Around In Senate Labor
Michigan’s unemployment claimants could once again receive up to 26 weeks of benefits under legislation debated in committee that would undo the Snyder administration’s 20-week cap on payments. The bill […]
November 6, 2024
Republicans Win 58-52 House Majority
Several housing projects and bonding issues were approved to the tune of $366.8 million on Tuesday during the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board meeting, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced another $330 million in federal and …
November 6, 2024
Barrett Wins MI-07, McDonald Rivet Takes MI-08; Other Congressional News
Several housing projects and bonding issues were approved to the tune of $366.8 million on Tuesday during the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board meeting, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced another $330 million in federal and …
October 29, 2024
MSF Approves $367M In Assistance For 6 Business Projects; Whitmer Announces $330M
Several housing projects and bonding issues were approved to the tune of $366.8 million on Tuesday during the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board meeting, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced another $330 million in federal and …
October 29, 2024
3 House Dems Report Raising $1M+ In 2 Months
Two House Democrats and one Democrat challenger in three of the most competitive state House districts reported raising more than $1 million between Aug. 27 and Oct. 20, according to campaign finance filings due to …
October 22, 2024
Detroit One Fair Wage Rally Takes Place Mile Away From ‘Petrified’ Waitress
(DETROIT) – Around 60 people attended a rally Tuesday celebrating the court ruling that stands to terminate restaurants' ability to pay waitstaff a sub-minimum wage in Michigan.
October 22, 2024
Childcare Problem ‘Has Definitely Bruised’ Economic Futures, Says Detroit Advocate
Lifelong Detroiter Barbara Young left the workforce about 15 years ago to watch her children, unable to find childcare fitting within her budget.
October 15, 2024
Slotkin, Rogers Bring the Heat in Debate
Discover what happened during the fiery U.S. Senate debate between Slotkin and Rogers. Healthcare, immigration, and more were discussed.
October 15, 2024
Spending on House Races Shifts Away from Churches, Miller
House Democrats shift TV advertising dollars to secure vulnerable seats and knock off Republicans in key districts.
October 8, 2024
John James, Tudor Dixon, Mayor Pete Early Leaders For Governor In ’26
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) is the most popular GOP gubernatorial pick for 2026 and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the most popular Democratic gubernatorial pick in a recent poll conducted by Mitchell …
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