Obama: Don't Jump to Conclusions
President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings.
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Dems Worried About Next Michigan Gov Race
The Democratic party's national leadership is reportedly worried about losing Michigan's governor's office to Republicans next year.
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The New Detroit Council Meets
Meeting together for the first time since winning election, seven of the nine members of the incoming Detroit City Council gathered at the WWJ studios to answer questions about the future of the city.
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State House Votes To Ease School Funding Cuts
The Michigan House voted Thursday to tap federal stimulus money set aside for next year to soften a cut in school funding now, but it's unlikely the move is going to win the support of the state Senate.
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Obama Lauds AARP Backing of Health Care Bill
President Obama spotlighted two endorsements for the House version of the health care reform bill: One from the AARP, the powerful seniors lobby, and the other from the American Medical Association, during Thursday's a White House press briefing.
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Dem Health Bill Gets AARP Backing
In a coup for House Democrats, AARP has endorsed sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote. The annoucement came before Noon on Thursday.
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Michigan Social Workers Fear For Lives
State social workers struggling with mounting welfare, food stamp and Medicaid caseloads said Wednesday they fear for their lives after being assaulted or threatened by recipients frustrated by delays in state aid.
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Detroit Council's Pugh, Brown Look Ahead
Former Fox 2 anchor Charles Pugh, who will be the new Detroit City Council president, says "there are a lot of problems in the city that need fixing" and that "they need to clean up their own backyard first."
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Mayor Talks Labor, Focus, Future of Detroit
Detroit's newly re-elected Mayor says now that the voting is over, Detroit's remaining unions must get on board with the concessions already taken by salaried workers and other unions. Here Dave Bings interview with WWJ.
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Election Results In Metro Detroit
Macomb County voters approve a new form for government. Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence wins re-election while some other mayors are out of jobs. Oxford voters split on ballot proposals.
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Election Day
Voters in Detroit decide who will lead the city as mayor. Several other key races and issues to be decided, including a vote in Ohio that could have a major impact on Detroit.
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Gov. To Act On 6 Remaining Budget Bills Friday
Gov. Jennifer Granholm is getting ready to wrap up action on the six remaining budget bills on her desk. The governor's office on Thursday scheduled an 11 a.m. Friday conference call with reporters to discuss what are expected to be vetoes to portions of the bills.
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Pelosi Unveils House Health Care Bill
House Democrats unveiled sweeping health care legislation Thursday that would vastly alter America's medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions.
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Doctor Tax Dies In Senate
The state Senate has voted to kill a proposed three percent tax on doctors that would have gone toward treatment for Medicaid patients.
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Clock Ticking for Dems on Health Care
Several key questions remain before the House and Senate can vote on the overhaul bill.
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