Politics

Stories about politics in Detroit and Michigan, including transit, marijuana, the Michigan governor’s race, the Detroit Mayor’s office and other political issues in Metro Detroit and the state of MIchigan.

Is this the year Michigan passes driver’s license reform for undocumented immigrants?

The Drive SAFE bills aim to make it easier to get a driver’s license for undocumented immigrants in Michigan.

4 years ago

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

Whether tuning in to meetings, checking representatives’ social media or writing letters, here’s a guide to staying engaged in Detroit…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Where Michigan Senate candidates stand on the issues

Michigan’s Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the nation this election.

4 years ago

Michigan will soon automatically expunge some felonies

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will automatically expunge qualifying felonies after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday in Detroit that…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago