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Public hearings held in Metro Detroit on Michigan Senate redistricting maps
Michigan's redistricting commission is holding three meetings in Metro Detroit to get feedback on Michigan Senate redistricting maps.
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Michigan's redistricting commission is holding three meetings in Metro Detroit to get feedback on Michigan Senate redistricting maps.
A three-judge federal appeals court panel approved redrawn state House districts in the Detroit area that will be implemented for the November election.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request from Michigan's redistricting commission to overrule an order to redraw 13 Detroit-area seats in the Legislature.
Much of Thursday's meeting was utilized on procedural votes and discussion that at times became contentious.
The organization tasked with drawing new voting district maps for Michigan should receive their new members through random selection on Wednesday.
The boundaries of 13 Detroit-area seats in the Michigan Legislature must be redrawn after a three-judge panel said the map was illegally influenced by race.
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain discusses politics with Lavora Barnes, chair, Michigan Democratic Party, Rocky Raczkowski, chair, Oakland County Republican Party, David Dulio, Director of Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement, and Matt Grossman, Director, MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research appear to talk about a blockbuster political year in Michigan and the road ahead.
A ballot group that helped overhaul Michigan's redistricting process has discussed lengthening legislative term limits with Republicans who control the Legislature.
Former congressman and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer will lead a national effort to position Democrats for success in the next round of redistricting after the 2020 census.
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
In Texas Republicans have taken efforts to restrict access to voting a step farther. Texas Republicans are calling for the repeal of the Voting Rights Act.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld part of a lower court's ruling involving redistricting in Oakland County.
There's no word yet on whether Governor Rick Snyder and Oakland County Republicans will take the case to the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Detroit City Council is hosting public meetings to gather comments on four different draft maps that slice Detroit into seven voting districts for City Council and Board of Police Commissioner seats.
Detroiters are getting the first idea of what the new City Council districts could look like
A bill that would reduce the number of Oakland County commissioners and give power to Republicans to redraw district boundaries in the southeast Michigan county has passed the GOP-led state Legislature.
Michigan's new redistricting plan for the State Legislature is the subject of a lawsuit filed today in U.S. District Court.
A couple of incumbent Democrat Congressmen are campaigning in a re-drawn district for the first time.
The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus says it plans to sue to challenge new boundaries for the state's U.S. House and state legislative districts.
Two Democratic incumbents representing southeast Michigan in Congress will be tossed into the same district for the 2012 election under legislation signed Tuesday by Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.
The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus is telling lawmakers now working on redrawing legislative lines that certain groundrules must be met.
A committee in the Michigan House has scheduled the first in a series of public hearings tied to the state's redistricting process for boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith, along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend in an effort to reclaim the $40 million that was stolen.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Detroit police are seeking tips after a 20-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting last week.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith, along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend in an effort to reclaim the $40 million that was stolen.
Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
A Michigan man who allegedly ran over an elderly man with an ATV and vandalized vehicles — in what police say were politically motivated incidents — has been found dead.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
The 130-foot Margaret A. Muir schooner "had lay undetected for over a century, despite hundreds of fishing boats passing over," historians say.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore.
An obituary out of Pennsylvania caught the attention of many Michigan residents due to its reference of the Detroit Lions.
A Southeast Michigan farm has created a Detroit Lions-inspired corn maze, getting fans excited for football season.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Scattered rain is coming to an end, but cloudy skies remain. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your NEXT Weather forecast.
Delta Air Lines is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation as the airline continues to scrap hundreds of flights after last week's Microsoft outage.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith – along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend – to reclaim $40 million that was stolen.
WDET's "What's So Funny About Detroit" kicks off July 25 at the Old Miami in Detroit.
For those planning to celebrate National Dog Photography Day on July 26, Michigan pet photographers will be booked all over the area.