Mar 31 GOP gerrymandering creates uphill fight for Dems in the House By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Republican strategists spent years developing a plan to take advantage of the 2010 census, first by winning state legislatures and then redrawing House districts to tilt the playing field in their favor. Their success was unprecedented. Continue reading
Mar 28 Birthplace of WWII icon ‘Rosie the Riveter’ at risk By Lorna Baldwin The World War II bomber plant in Michigan that gave birth to the icon Rosie the Riveter needs an infusion of cash to save the site from being demolished. "The Save the Bomber Plant campaign" has already raised $6.5 million… Continue reading
Mar 28 U.S. will recognize 300 same-sex marriages in Mich., Holder says By Joshua Barajas U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that the federal government will recognize the 300 same-sex marriages that took place last week in Michigan. Holder said in a statement that these Michigan couples will receive federal benefits. Continue reading
Mar 22 Michigan issues first marriage licenses to same-sex couples By Kayla Ruble Same-sex couples lined up outside courthouses in Michigan on Saturday to receive the first gay marriage licenses issued by the state, fresh off of a U.S. District court judge's decision on Friday to overturn the state’s 10-year ban on gay… Continue reading
Mar 19 Michigan plan promises to cover college tuition, but students must ‘pay it forward’ By Margaret Myers Legislators in Michigan have proposed a creative solution for financing college tuition -- make it free. That’s the first step. Second step: require the student to “pay it forward.”… Continue reading
Feb 24 John Dingell, longest serving Congressman, to retire By Ken Thomas, Associated Press A personal familiar with his plans says Rep. John Dingell of Michigan, the longest-serving congressman in U.S. history, will announce his retirement on Monday. Continue reading
Feb 21 Detroit files its bankruptcy plan in federal court By Margaret Myers Detroit filed its bankruptcy strategy in federal court Friday morning. The comprehensive plan, drafted by state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr, details how the city will restructure its $18 billion debt through cuts to pensions and creditors, and emerge from… Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch Obama travels to Michigan to sign bipartisan farm bill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 05 How one school turned homework on its head with ‘flipped’ instruction By Mike Fritz Clintondale High School is the nation's first completely flipped school, meaning teachers record lectures for students to watch online outside of class, and what was once considered homework is now done during classtime, allowing students to work through assignments together… Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch Mich. Gov. Snyder testifies under oath that Detroit bankruptcy was last resort Mich. Gov. Snyder testifies under oath that Detroit bankruptcy was last resort… Continue watching