Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Michigan Democrats to lose full control of state government after representatives win mayoral races
Michigan Democrats who have controlled the governor’s office and slim majorities in both chambers of the Legislature will at least temporarily lose their full control after two state representatives won mayoral races Tuesday, which will soon put the state House in a deadlock.
Michigan football sign-stealing case: What we know as possible Jim Harbaugh punishment looms
The Michigan football sign-stealing case is expected to heat up soon, as the Big Ten decides whether to issue punishment to the Wolverines or Jim Harbaugh.\
This story features leaks, reports, and rumors from dozens of different sources. Certain national outlets are determined to prove Michigan’s guilt, while others are set on defending the Wolverines. It can be overwhelming trying to sift through all the information and misinformation.
Burger Breakdown: Miller’s Bar in Dearborn is 1st stop on hunt for best burger
After trying countless of hamburgers in our lives, we are on the hunt for the very best burger Metro Detroit has to offer.
Carmichael Cruz and I, Cassidy Johncox, are putting our arteries at risk as we taste our way through the burgers of Southeast Michigan. Like you, we’re sick of these “top 10 burgers” lists put out by every news organization and their mother. I mean, who’s even deciding those rankings?
We’re taking things a step further. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sitting down at restaurants around town to try these so-called best burgers first hand and to report our findings. We’ll list our favorites at the end of the journey, but we’re first going to put in the work to taste everything and narrow down the best of the best.
In short, we’re on the hunt for the moment when we can say: “Now, that’s the best burger I’ve ever had.” And we’re taking you along for the ride.
First stop: Miller’s Bar in Dearborn.
Some Flint GM workers reject tentative UAW agreement with voting underway
A group of union-represented autoworkers in Flint voted against General Motors’ tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers, causing some concern as the deal moves through the approval process.