Northwest Wayne News

Benson issues final guidance to voters heading into Election Day

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 2, 2020

The office of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently issued additional guidance to voters regarding safe practices for those who choose to vote in person on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Doctors try to sort out the long-term consequences of COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 6, 2020

As medical practitioners learn more about the post-infection effects of COVID-19, symptoms that seem to carry on for weeks or months are being observed, reminding people that much is still unknown about the long-term consequences of the virus.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Wayne County voters support renewal of operations property tax levy

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 3, 2020

Wayne County voters recently overwhelmingly approved the renewal of a property tax levy that estimates indicate will generate approximately $42 million annually for county operations and services.

U of M professors discuss economic challenges of COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 23, 2020

Two University of Michigan professors recently garnered public attention with their discussion of the financial realities of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to their salaries, compared to others who are facing financial hardship in the midst of the economic crisis.

Michigan's Legislature reaches budget compromise with Whitmer

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 29, 2020

After the COVID-19 pandemic left a hole in the state’s revenue stream, Michigan has responded with $2.2 billion in cuts that will delay road and bridge work, as well as limiting efforts at environmental cleanup.

Michigan's early start and nonprofit efforts led to high Census response rate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 14, 2020

With the U.S. Census Bureau still collecting data, the state of Michigan has already met and surpassed its previous self-response rate from 2010 -- 67.7% -- and is third in the nation for self-response to the Census.

Wayne and Oakland counties release prisoners amid COVID-19 concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 27, 2020

Amid growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office recently announced continuing efforts to release at least 100 individuals currently detained in the Wayne County Jail, according to the Detroit Free Press.