Detroit Charter Proposal To Appear On Nov. Ballot
This November, Detroiters will have an opportunity to vote on whether the city should adopt a new charter, approved this month by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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This November, Detroiters will have an opportunity to vote on whether the city should adopt a new charter, approved this month by Gov. Rick Snyder.
The first year John Covington earns $225,000, plus a $175,000 signing bonus. There are also salary increases to $325,000 the second year and with bonuses, Covington could earn up to $1.5 million.
Gov. Rick Snyder has endorsed Pete Hoekstra in the Republican race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Debbie Stabenow.
Democratic lawmakers are holding news conferences around the state to talk about the need to grow Michigan's advanced battery sector.
Conflicts over tight budgets could be one reason 56 percent of local leaders have told a University of Michigan survey that unionized workers have had a negative effect on their community's fiscal health.
A Ferndale man claims he's found a cure for his cancer and it's now legal in Michigan.
As expected, Gov. Rick Snyder plans to endorse former Congressman Pete Hoekstra in the GOP race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Debbie Stabenow.
A new poll shows former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is the frontrunner among those likely to vote in Michigan's 2012 Republican Presidential Primary.
The superintendent of the Kansas City schools is the first chancellor of the Michigan Education Achievement Authority, which Governor Snyder recently created to help under-achieving schools.
U.S. flags in Michigan will be lowered Monday in honor of a soldier who died in Afghanistan.
Lawmakers have approved a plan to force local governments and school districts to cap health care spending or risk losing state aid.
Two-thirds of Michigan voters want a bipartisan panel to address the federal debt with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases, according to a new poll.
Congress has appropriated $775 million over the past two years for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a wide-ranging plan to improve the region's environmental health.
Michigan U.S. Rep. John Conyers is remaining mum on whether he'll run for re-election in the redrawn 13th District ... now that fellow Democratic incumbent Hansen Clarke says he'll run in Conyers' new district.
It is said to be the first of its kind ... a massive international terror drill planned for Tuesday in the waters of the Detroit River.
The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The laws can prevent a person from purchasing a firearm who is deemed a risk to themselves or others by a court.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of a stranger, a little girl from Westland has a whole new outlook on life.
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
When a Dan Campbell press conference is a reading lesson, it's hard not to pay attention.
Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006.
Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist as the Utah Mammoth pulled away from the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso says they will be launching an independent evaluation into the athletic department's culture and procedures after the firing of football head coach Sherrone Moore.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Investigators say Sherman Jones and Sampaguita Jones neglected and physically abused 9-year-old Owen Rosario, leading to his death from complications of untreated pneumonia in September 2024.
On Friday, the Justice Department disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at Turning Point USA's annual conference.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania to nine months in jail for drug possession.
For the first time, Kristin Cabot, a tech executive, caught on a "kiss cam" at a Coldplay concert with her company's CEO, is speaking out. Cabot says she received death threats after the incident.
