Detroit City Wire

10/07/2020

Michigan Republicans have come to an agreement with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to fix a more than $2 billion hole in the state’s budget, Bridge Michigan reported.

02/07/2020

Michigan’s drivers will soon be enjoying reforms in the area of auto insurance in early July, with those willing to take some risks experiencing the only benefits, Bridge Michigan reported.

24/06/2020

Sixty-five Michigan State Police (MSP) cadets celebrated their graduation from trooper school on June 17. Four of them are black, or 6% of the class. This is a reflection of overall force’s complete makeup, which an MSP spokeswoman acknowledged could take years to diversify.

Sixty-five Michigan State Police (MSP) cadets celebrated their graduation from trooper school on June 17.

09/05/2020

According to the Crain's Detroit, Comerica, Inc., a financial services company based in Dallas, says Michigan's second-largest economic institution began informing customers that its automated system is complete, and they have started processing loan applications. Read more..

According to the Crain's Detroit, Comerica, Inc., a financial services company based in Dallas, says Michigan's second-largest economic institution began informing customers that its automated system is complete, and they have started processing loan applications.

01/05/2020

Recent restrictions put in place by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have drawn criticism for their scope and reach, including many who question why the state's restrictions vary so much from those in other states. Read more..

Recent restrictions put in place by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have drawn criticism for their scope and reach, including many who question why the state's restrictions vary so much from those in other states.

16/04/2020

Michigan public schools will continue distance learning for the rest of the school year, which brings up concerns for students with disabilities, according to the Mackinac Center.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made an executive order on April 2, which closed public schools for the remainder of the year.

11/04/2020

While a number of cities are seeing environmental benefits from COVID-19-related lifestyle changes, Michigan’s southwest Detroit is still fighting air pollution. Read more..

While a number of cities are seeing environmental benefits from COVID-19-related lifestyle changes, Michigan’s southwest Detroit is still fighting air pollution.

10/04/2020

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation. Read more..

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation.

09/04/2020

A man who supports his Alzheimer's disease-suffering wife and a college student ineligible for a $1,200 stimulus check are among those workers currently furloughed in Detroit's often-overlooked parking and driving industry. Read more..

A man who supports his Alzheimer's disease-suffering wife and a college student ineligible for a $1,200 stimulus check are among those workers currently furloughed in Detroit's often-overlooked parking and driving industry.

04/04/2020

Michelle West, 58, has served 26 years in federal prison after being sentenced to two life sentences plus 50 years for a murder she did not commit. Criminal justice advocates say she is a deserving candidate for clemency. Read more..

Michelle West, 58, has served 26 years in federal prison after being sentenced to two life sentences plus 50 years for a murder she did not commit. Criminal justice advocates say she is a deserving candidate for clemency.

04/04/2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, officials are becoming increasingly concerned that Detroit will soon become the new outbreak hot spot. Read more..

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, officials are becoming increasingly concerned that Detroit will soon become the new outbreak hot spot.

29/03/2020

On March 17, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that they had reached a deal with three of the nation’s largest automakers -- General Motors, Ford and Fiat-Chrysler -- to review a rotating partial shutdown of facilities.

28/03/2020

COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed in Detroit, including two Detroit city police officer deaths this week. Read more..

COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed in Detroit, including two Detroit city police officer deaths this week.

19/03/2020

After an aggressive attempt to collect late fees by cutting off water for Detroit residents who were behind in payments, Detroit is now finding itself scrambling to reconnect water to over 2,500 residents amidst the new coronavirus health fears. Read more..

After an aggressive attempt to collect late fees by cutting off water for Detroit residents who were behind in payments, Detroit is now finding itself scrambling to reconnect water to over 2,500 residents amidst the new coronavirus health fears.

11/03/2020

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) will authorize onsite sports betting at Detroit's three casinos at 1 p.m. March 11. Read more..

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) will authorize onsite sports betting at Detroit's three casinos at 1 p.m. March 11.

25/02/2020

Metro Detroit, the state's most traveled area, will benefit from a bonding package that will pay for 122 projects. Read more..

Metro Detroit, the state's most traveled area, will benefit from a bonding package that will pay for 122 projects.

12/02/2020

The Detroit Free Press recently announced that Detroit residents may be missing out on the earned income tax credit, but they don’t have to – there’s a free tax preparation service available that can help them to ensure they don’t miss out on credits that can save them money this tax season. Read more..

The Detroit Free Press recently announced that Detroit residents may be missing out on the earned income tax credit, but they don’t have to – there’s a free tax preparation service available that can help them to ensure they don’t miss out on credits that can save them money this tax season.

01/02/2020

A Beaumont Health System employee has been fired amid claims the worker accessed and passed along protected personal and health information of more than a thousand patients to someone known to be affiliated with a personal injury attorney. Read more..

A Beaumont Health System employee has been fired amid claims the worker accessed and passed along protected personal and health information of more than a thousand patients to someone known to be affiliated with a personal injury attorney.

31/01/2020

Detroit activist Monica Palmer wonders just how all-inclusive the trip to Italy that Detroit Public Schools Community District staff and 53 high school students recently took abroad really was. Read more..

Detroit activist Monica Palmer wonders just how all-inclusive the trip to Italy that Detroit Public Schools Community District staff and 53 high school students recently took abroad really was.

22/01/2020

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy was recently recognized with a State Policy Network award for its work on the practice of dues skimming. Read more..

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy was recently recognized with a State Policy Network award for its work on the practice of dues skimming.

18/01/2020

A Detroit resident was convicted by a federal jury today on charges of s*x trafficking using force and coercion, distribution of controlled substances, and maintaining a drug premises, announced United States Matthew Schneider. Read more..

A Detroit resident was convicted by a federal jury today on charges of s*x trafficking using force and coercion, distribution of controlled substances, and maintaining a drug premises, announced United States Matthew Schneider.

18/01/2020

A psychologist with multiple clinic locations throughout Metro Detroit, will spend 51 months in prison for the commission of health care fraud and money laundering offenses, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider announced today. Read more..

A psychologist with multiple clinic locations throughout Metro Detroit, will spend 51 months in prison for the commission of health care fraud and money laundering offenses, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider announced today.

17/01/2020

The city of Detroit is expanding its property tax exemptions for homeowners this year in a move expected to help more residents avoid losing their homes to foreclosure, the city's embattled but highly popular mayor announced last week. Read more..

The city of Detroit is expanding its property tax exemptions for homeowners this year in a move expected to help more residents avoid losing their homes to foreclosure, the city's embattled but highly popular mayor announced last week.

17/01/2020

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more..

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

10/01/2020

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more..

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

06/01/2020

Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 manufacturing jobs at two factories in the Detroit area. Additionally, Ford is investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks at the facilities, which also includes SUVs and electric vehicles. Read more..

Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 manufacturing jobs at two factories in the Detroit area. Additionally, Ford is investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks at the facilities, which also includes SUVs and electric vehicles.

06/01/2020

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

04/01/2020

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, ma*****na legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors. Read more..

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, ma*****na legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

29/12/2019

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Michigan schools. Read more..

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Michigan schools.

27/12/2019

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states. Read more..

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

22/12/2019

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, School of Missionary Aviation Technology and Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, School of Missionary Aviation Technology and Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

20/12/2019

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports. Read more..

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

19/12/2019

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states. Read more..

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

16/12/2019

A new poll shows Republican John James nursing a one-point lead over incumbent Democrat Michigan state Sen. Gary Peters. Read more..

A new poll shows Republican John James nursing a one-point lead over incumbent Democrat Michigan state Sen. Gary Peters.

13/12/2019

State taxation on beer in Michigan amounts to 20 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data. Read more..

State taxation on beer in Michigan amounts to 20 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.