You won't believe how much less Detroit will spend on streetlights
This week the Detroit Journalism Cooperative is looking at how the city of Detroit is functioning under bankruptcy. Until recently, almost half the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDetroit sells $1 million worth of vacant homes
The city of Detroit says it’s sold $1 million dollars worth of vacant homes that will be fixed up and occupied. Nearly 70 auctioned properties have...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMayor to announce "Detroit Homecoming"
Detroit is going to hold a little get-together to persuade former residents to come back home. Mayor Mike Duggan wants former Detroiters to visit the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCivil rights groups want to meet with Detroit officials about water crisis
Civil rights groups are asking to meet with Detroit officials about a controversial water shut-off campaign. The ACLU and the NAACP want to meet with...» E-Mail This
View ArticleLong-term Democrat challenged in Michigan's 13th Congressional primary race
Primary elections in Michigan will be held on August 5. Voters in parts of Detroit and Wayne County will decide between two Democratic candidates in...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTruth Squad calls "fouls" on 4th Congressional District TV ads
Bridge magazine’s Truth Squad has been reviewing political TV ads in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District Republican primary. Paul Mitchell’s...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTruth Squad calls "flagrant foul" in 3rd District race
Bridge magazine’s Truth Squad has been reviewing political ads in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District's Republican primary campaigns. The Third...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTruth Squad: no fouls for Land attack ads, but not the "whole truth," either
The Truth Squad at Bridge Magazine reviewed a couple of TV ads put on the air by Republican Terri Lynn Land’s campaign for U.S. Senate. But, there’s a...» E-Mail This
View ArticleAfter Detroit bankruptcy, is there enough money?
The pieces are falling into place for Detroit to eventually emerge from bankruptcy with a lot less of its budget-servicing debt. But the city of Detroit...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTruth Squad rules "fouls" in ads for Snyder and Schauer
The Truth Squad at Bridge magazine is handing out "fouls" to Democrats and Republicans. Political groups are airing ads on behalf of the candidates...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTruth Squad rules "flagrant foul" on teachers' union ad, warns Snyder campaign
The Truth Squad at Bridge magazine has had a busy summer looking at ads in the race for governor. The close race between Republican Rick Snyder and...» E-Mail This
View ArticleHow much can a governor really affect job creation?
Politicians like to take credit for improving the economy, and challengers like to blame sitting officials for damaging it. In the race for governor in...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTruth Squad calls foul on ad for Supreme Court candidates
The bottom of the ballot is often ignored. That’s where the non-partisan races are located and includes candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court....» E-Mail This
View ArticleSnyder and Schauer both wrong; potential revenue lost to schools is a billion...
In the race for governor, few things are disputed more than education funding under Gov. Rick Snyder. Challenger Mark Schauer claims Snyder cut funding...» E-Mail This
View Article3 months after flooding, Detroit still cleaning up
It’s been more than three months since parts of the Detroit area were flooded by torrential rains. People are still cleaning up the mess. Organizations...» E-Mail This
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