Michigan House subcommittee hears testimony on data centers
Energy rates, environmental and health impacts, transparency and whether jobs will be created when data centers come were discussed by experts who testified in Lansing.
Experts weigh in on push to limit ICE operations in Michigan
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
Major project on Detroit church grounds aims to reduce affordable housing deficit
The goal to revitalize a school on the St. Mary of Redford Catholic Church grounds in Detroit is to help dent the deficit of affordable housing in Detroit.
Four Michigan House Democrats visit Minnesota to "stand in solidarity"
A small group of Democratic Michigan lawmakers was in Minnesota on Thursday, they say, to "stand in solidarity" against violent immigration efforts.
Michigan store aims to help people with disabilities learn independent skills
Eventually a new shop in Fowlerville will sell all kinds of goods-- even hand made ones by students learning new and more independent skills.
Five Michigan universities join program to improve teacher retention
Michigan State University, alongside Northern Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan universities are all part of a new cohort within the Education Preparation Provider Collaborative.
Health experts speak on how to protect yourself from frostbite
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announces free tax help for residents
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
City of Detroit prepares for frigid temperatures
Detroit is feeling more like the Arctic this week which makes being without stable housing even more difficult.
What school cellphone ban in Michigan would mean for students
This week the Michigan House passed a bill that would ban cell phones in schools across the state.
UAW says goal is ensuring suspended Ford worker keeps his job
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
UAW member speaks out after interaction with President Trump
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
Group urges Detroit officials to adopt sanctuary city policies, protest Trump's visit
Organizers said they're hopeful the city council will consider and implement policies that would prevent the city from cooperating with ICE.
Michigan senator calls for audit of child care providers
This week Republican state Senator Aric Nesbitt, who is running for governor, asked the state Auditor General to investigate childcare providers across Michigan to root out fraud.
Organization renews push to make Detroit a sanctuary city
Organizers with the Detroit Community Action Committee say they've been pushing for Detroit to designate itself as a sanctuary city, and now they're renewing the effort.