Consumers Energy CEO Aims to Close Coal Plants by 2040, Cautious on Nuclear
The head of Michigan's second-largest energy producer says climate change is real, and her company has a responsibility to do something...
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan On His $250 Million Plan to Banish Blight
Mayor Mike Duggan recently unveiled a proposal for a $250 million bond to demolish the city’s blighted homes at an accelerated...
What Recession? Economist Urges Caution When Making Predictions
When will the next recession arrive? Well, there are a variety of factors to consider. There’s President Trump’s ever-changing tariff...
As Detroit Looks Forward, Questions Around Property Taxes Abound
Just six years out of the largest municipal bankruptcy in history, are Detroit’s finances stable enough to hold up in...
UAW Strike Against General Motors Has Big Impact on Metro Detroit
Editor’s note: WDET reporters are members of the Professional and Administrative Union, Local 1979, UAW. UAW workers are hitting the picket lines against...
New Bedrock CEO Matt Cullen Talks Investment, Hudson Development
Last month there was a staffing shakeup within Dan Gilbert’s group of Detroit-based companies. Now, born and bred Detroiter Matt...
Ever Wondered Why It Seems Like Your Online Job Application Isn’t Read?
Depending on who you ask, the slowing job market is a sure sign that a recession is looming. U.S. businesses...
Can Governor Ban Flavored Vaping Products Without Lawmakers? Attorney General Says Yes
WDET Digital Supporters of the vaping industry in Michigan are threatening legal action over a plan to ban flavored vaping...
Michigan Already Seeing Manufacturing Recession, Says Rep. Andy Levin
Members of Congress are back in Washington D.C. this week after their summer break. There are plenty of pressing issues to...
Former GOP Lawmaker Phil Pavlov Weighs Run for Congress
There will soon be an open congressional seat in Michigan's 10th District, which represents much of Macomb County and Michigan's...
Big Tobacco Chains Want a Piece of Michigan’s Pot Market, But State Deals Blow
Now that Michigan has legalized recreational marijuana, there is a mad scramble unfolding over who will dominate what could be...
State Senate Leader Hits Back on Budget, Roads Impasse: “There Is No Budget Crisis”
Tensions are rising in Lansing and Governor Gretchen Whitmer faces off with Republican Legislative leaders on the budget impasse. Gov....
