Reanimating Detroit
A new book offers some decent ideas for revitalizing the Motor City—but it doesn't go far enough.
Michigan
Federal Judge Hears Challenge to Michigan Gay Marriage Ban
Battle against a vote-approved constitutional amendment
Cops in Flint, MI To Be Equipped With Tasers
Police chief believes the move will reduce the number of fights between officers and suspects
Judge Vacates Conviction in Poisoning Death
Note from the victim had been used as evidence, meaning defendant couldn't confront witness
New DNA Evidence Likely Means Mentally Ill Michigan Man Behind Bars Since 1996 Not Involved in Rape/Murder He Confessed to
Innocence clinic pushing to have him released
Grosse Pointe Park Police Investigating Whether Cops Recorded, Forced Racist Behavior
Officers allegedly forced black men to dance like chimps
Mich. Senate Passes Bill Allowing Pharmacy Sales of Medical Marijuana
Opposed by local providers, of course
Michigan Considers Allowing Medical Marijuana into Pharmacies
Legislators propose a bill
Portland, Maine, Three Towns in Michigan Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
All by healthy margins
Mich. Governor Won't Weigh In on Detroit's Mayoral Race
Snyder won't say who he wants to win
Michigan Medical Marijuana Raids Involve 160 Cops from 16 Law Enforcement Agencies at 28 Locations, 27 People Indicted, Charges Dropped "Temporarily" a Few Days Later
Raids obviously involved asset seizures too
Seized Six-Month-Old Infant Returned to Michigan Parents Who Use Medical Marijuana, Child Will Have to be Submitted to Drug Tests
Medical marijuana legal in Michigan
Federal Judge Could Rule on Legality of Michigan Gay Marriage Ban Soon
Ban has been part of the state constitution for nine years
Judge to Rule on Gay Marriage in Michigan on Wednesday
Could toss out bans on recognition and adoption
Supreme Court To Hear Michigan Affirmative Action Case
The state banned affirmative action based on race in 2006
UPS Worker Suing Teamsters Over Union Dues, He's Not Even a Member
Right to work law gives him the option
Supporters of Medical Marijuana Protest Removal of 6-Month-Old Girl in Lansing, Michigan
Brielle "Bree" Green was taken from her parents by Children's Protective Services caseworkers because her mother, a medical marijuna caregiver, had marijuana in her home
Mich. Governor Signs Medicaid Expansion Bill
Will expand program by another half-million residents
Iraq War Vet in Court Fighting for "INFIDEL" License Plate
State said it could offend someone
GOP Rep. Dave Camp Won't Run for Senate in Michigan
One less potential rival for Justin Amash, should he decide to run
Michigan State Unions Lose Right-to-Work Challenge
Government employees can opt out of paying union dues
New Ordinance in Michigan City Restricts Use of Medical Marijuana in Homes
Never mind property rights
Michigan's First Openly Gay Mayor Challenges Second Openly Gay Mayor
Tight race in Ferndale this November
Mich. Panel Denies Marijuana as Treatment for Autism, Asthma
Concerns about letting children use it
Lansing, Michigan, Moving Toward Marijuana Legalization, For Safety
Coalition in support of legalization initiative say it's about freedom and safety, not drug use.
Michigan Approves New Taxpayer-Funded Detroit Red Wings Arena
Cannot break free of siren call of crony capitalism
20-Year-Old Woman Given Life Without Parole for Planning Murder of Father, Attempted Murder of Mother
Re-sentenced because of U.S. Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional to sentence people who were juveniles when they committed their crimes to mandatory life sentences
