Local Government

Senator Joseph Bellino will hold office hours on Friday, September 26, to meet with residents of his district.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib addressed issues including grocery store pricing technology, local community leaders like Ignacio “Ziggy” Gonzalez, and proposed health care cuts through tweets posted on September 3-4, 2025.

Michigan continues to play a significant role in the nation’s aerospace and defense sectors, with more than $30 billion in economic activity generated by nearly 5,000 businesses and over 166,000…

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used social media on September 2-3 to announce over $36 million allocated for community initiatives across Detroit and Michigan’s 12th district while also criticizing recent actions by…

Senator Michael Webber has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening Michigan’s response to human trafficking.

The Gilbert Family Foundation has announced a $4 million investment to support Black-led businesses and community developers in Detroit.

Applications are now open for the 2026 WomanUp & Pitch Business Plan and Pitch Competition, organized by Michigan Women Forward.

The City of Detroit has announced the second round of its Legacy Business Project, which provides grants to support businesses that have been operating in the city for more than…

Small business owners across the United States are reporting mixed outlooks on the economy, with concerns about tariffs, technology adoption, and consumer spending shaping their expectations for the coming months.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib posted updates on August 28-29, highlighting efforts to address humanitarian needs in Gaza and announcing new development initiatives in Southfield.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used social media between August 25-27, 2025 to highlight local scholarship achievements, discuss federal program cuts affecting families in Inkster, and condemn university responses to student activism…

Legislation introduced by Sen.

Detroit Future City (DFC) will host its 2025 Annual Forum, known as the Future City Forum, on September 25 at The Icon in Detroit.

Apple has opened its first manufacturing academy in the United States, choosing downtown Detroit as its location.

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt of Porter Township released a statement on Wednesday in response to Senate Democrats’ recent press conference that questioned the priorities of Republicans.

Almost 60 percent of small businesses in the United States are now using artificial intelligence, according to the latest edition of the U.S. Chamber’s “Empowering Small Business: The Impact of…

A variety of grant programs are available in August to support small businesses across different sectors.

State Senator Dan Lauwers has criticized the Democratic leadership in the Michigan Senate for what he describes as a lack of urgency in passing the state budget.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used her social media accounts on August 20-21, 2025 to demand full disclosure of the Epstein files from the Trump Administration while also addressing economic pressures facing…

Senator Michael Webber has introduced new legislation aimed at improving school enrollment accountability in Michigan.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib shared several posts on August 19-20, highlighting concerns about threats to Social Security benefits, protection of sacred Indigenous sites such as Oak Flat, and opposition to environmental…

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill sponsored by Sen.

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located across Detroit City Wire publication area were approved in 2024, as per…

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib posted a series of statements on August 14-15, focusing on expanding Social Security benefits, supporting mental health care accessibility, and addressing funding challenges for domestic violence survivor…