Sarah Cwiek
Detroit Reporter/ProducerSarah Cwiek joined Michigan Public in October 2009. As our Detroit reporter, she is helping us expand our coverage of the economy, politics, and culture in and around the city of Detroit.
Before her arrival at Michigan Public, Sarah worked at WDET-FM as a reporter and producer.
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The law is actually just a one-sentence provision in a 2014 law that allows local courts to assess fines and fees on criminal defendants that are then used to cover court costs. The need for change stems from public perception that local courts and judges use defendant fees to fund themselves, according to Tom Boyd, Michigan’s State Court Administrator. -
The civil rights group’s digital map pinpoints Michigan communities that it says have seen organized book censorship campaigns, or local governments banning LGBTQ Pride flags from city property. -
The county is suing the developers behind the Schaap Center, who describe it as an “exceptional regional arts center” that’s scheduled to open in 2025. But Wayne County maintains the current project never should have been started in the first place, and is asking for a court-ordered injunction to bring it to a halt. -
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Urban Flooding Summit brought together experts on that issue, and leaders from cities impacted by more—and more severe—floods. -
By Michigan law, cities are not allowed to assess homes at over 50% of their market value. But a University of Chicago study concludes that Detroit continues to do so, and disproportionately to the lowest-value homes. -
Vitti joined the district as superintendent in 2017. The board voted 6-1 this week to extend his current contract through 2028, and give him a pay raise. -
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan made his annual budget presentation to city council members on Thursday. The council ultimately needs to approve the city’s budget. -
The numbers of school libraries and librarians in Michigan have declined sharply over the past two decades, but two Michigan state senators have introduced bills they will hope will restore them.
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All the cases so far have been in unvaccinated individuals who traveled abroad — two adults in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, and a child in Oakland County. But officials worry they could help fuel measles outbreaks like those reported in other states. -
MSU retained law firm Miller and Chevalier to look into allegations against Board Chair Rema Vassar. The firm substantiated multiple misconduct claims against Vassar and Trustee Dennis Denno.
