Kalamazoo

Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot for municipal elections in East Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Royal Oak.

The city commissioners voted to pause a proposal establishing a three-year contract with the surveillance company, Fusus.

Today, how Michigan's latest gun safety legislation may be declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, making space for Black culture in Kalamazoo's mostly white bar scene. We also spoke with a western U.P. activist about firearm reforms, and if they'll help prevent suicide in rural Michigan.

The city's current budget proposal calls for nearly $300 million in spending, with almost half of the money going toward water infrastructure.

Today on Stateside, we caught up with poet Keith Taylor to get his three favorite reads from Michigan writers. Then, we revisited our conversation with writer Desiree Cooper and Kalamazoo poet Diane Seuss who won a Pulitzer Prize this year.

“You’re seeing year over year seller gains drop in Lansing(-7.8%), in Kalamazoo (-7.2%)and in Ann Arbor (-6.1%) at rates that are similar to what we’re seeing nationally,” said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM.

While the city replaces lead service lines, residents can request water filters for their homes.

City leaders say it would be the seventh rate increase in 10 years for the water system, and more rate hikes are expected.

The city created a social equity policy in June of 2020, but leaders say many potential business owners still struggle with raising startup funds.

The number of foreclosure filings is still well below pre-pandemic levels. But they are growing.