East Michigan News

Comerica Bank reports Michigan's housing starts sub-index is up, but still below 2017 peak

By Shanice Harris | Sep 27, 2019

Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in June, up from 2018, and can be attributed to the improvement in housing in Michigan, according to a press release from Comerica Bank.

Pension obligations continue to grow for many Michigan municipalities, Mackinac Center report finds

By Shanice Harris | Sep 5, 2019

An analysis by nonprofit research and educational institute Mackinac Center for Public Policy has found that the state's largest 100 municipalities are facing a growing debt to pensioners.

Sen. Ananich pushing to extend the statute of limitations for Flint water crisis legislation

By Shanice Harris | Sep 5, 2019

Three legislators are pushing for a bill to buy them more time for future prosecution relating to the city's water crisis.