Politics Archives

Is this the year Michigan passes driverâ€™s license reform for undocumented immigrants?

The Drive SAFE bills aim to make it easier to get a driverâ€™s license for undocumented immigrants in Michigan....

How to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountable

Whether tuning in to meetings, checking representativesâ€™ social media or writing letters, hereâ€™s a guide to staying engaged in Detroit politics....

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My anger isn’t your anger: The duality of January 6

It is impossible to remove the duality of race from how we experienced the insurrection at the Capitol -- or from our anger and fear....

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Michigan moving to limit sentences for minor offenses as part of criminal justice reform push

The Senate approved legislation that would eliminate the 60-day mandatory minimum sentence and the 90-day repeat offense sentence for operating a vehicle without registration. ...

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Gary Peters wins Michigan Senate race

The democratic incumbent, who was up against Republican challenger John James, will return to the Senate to serve his second six-year term....

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Joe Biden wins Michigan, a key swing state victory

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has won Michigan, flipping blue after the state elected President Donald Trump in 2016....

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What we know about Detroit election results so far

Here are the results from the Detroit election this year, from the local school board to the President....

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Where Michigan Senate candidates stand on the issues

Michiganâ€™s Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the nation this election. ...

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Michigan will soon automatically expunge some felonies

LANSING, Mich. (AP) â€” Michigan will automatically expunge qualifying felonies after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday in Detroit that supporters say will affect hundreds...

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Detroit election 2020: How Detour will serve our readers

Why should you look to Detour for local election coverage? Simply put: because our number one goal is to provide election coverage that serves Detroit-area...

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