Michigan Watch

At a meeting of business and civic leaders, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan outlined a number of concerns and looming issues facing the city.Following a speech…

Last night Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave his first State of the City address since the municipality emerged from bankruptcy."Well, as we gather here…

Just three months after the November elections, a Democrat has announced she’ll run against Republican Congressman Tim Walberg.Second-term Michigan State…

Detroit businesses sometimes have a hard time finding qualified workers. Even a bakery determined to hire its neighbors has had a tough time.“At one…

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…

Incumbent Republican Governor Rick Snyder has been vague about what he would do in the next four years in office, saying only, "We're on the road to…

In the race for governor, few things are disputed more than education funding under Gov. Rick Snyder. Challenger Mark Schauer claims Snyder cut funding by…

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.…

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…

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…