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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 man who went viral after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting a firework is reminding people about the dangers of fireworks.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
At least three people were killed and six others injured when a driver crashed into a Manhattan park Thursday night during a July 4th celebration, authorities said.
The man who went viral after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting a firework is reminding people about the dangers of fireworks.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.
A Michigan woman, 81, was rescued after being lost in the woods behind her home for more than 20 hours.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
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.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Another two people encountered the same shark, but were not seriously hurt, officials said.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
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.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
The man in a viral video from 2017 is reminding residents about fireworks safety this Fourth of July after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting one.
Paul Whelan is calling on President Joe Biden to handle his case after he spent another holiday in a Russian prison on espionage charges that he and the U.S. government have denied; a Detroit man has filed a lawsuit against the Shinola hotel for alleged racial discrimination during the hiring process and more on the latest top stories.
Dry for the weekend.
A Black man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he submitted a resume for a job.
A few showers or storms are possible later Friday before dryer air arrives this weekend.