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Medical Marijuana Centers across Detroit are now under tougher restrictions after the Detroit City Council adopted a new ordinance regarding licensing. “We applaud Councilman Tate…

The City Council on Monday rejected Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s agreement with the state for the lease of Belle Isle according to reports by Fox 2 News: Detroit City Council approved an alternate plan, a shorter lease of 10 years, by a vote of 4 - 2. JoAnne Watson and Brenda Jones voted no. The council says a shorter lease is better for the...

Saunteel Jenkins, the newly elected president of the Detroit City Council, says that despite the arrival of an emergency manager, the Detroit City Council, contrary to public opinion and perception, still has some legislative work to do.Jenkins in an interview days after her ascension to the presidency of Detroit’s legislative body following the s...

This news comes on the heels of Councilman Kwame Kenyatta resigning from city council and Council President Pro Tem Gary Brown's exit to aid Emergency Manager, Kevin Orr. This story is still developing. Check back with us for more updates....