Governor Whitmer Declares War on Gun Violence, Detroit Can’t Get Its Trash Picked Up, and Ford Just Grounded 420,000 Vehicles — Michigan’s Most Alarming Week Yet: Detroit’s Week In Review

Detroit’s Week In Review: Michigan gun violence prevention took a major step forward this week as Governor Gretchen Whitmer re-established a statewide task force in Kalamazoo and declared June Gun Violence Prevention Month. Separately, Metro Detroit communities are demanding answers over ongoing trash collection failures, while Ford has issued a do-not-drive order affecting nearly 420,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles.

Metro Detroit and Michigan top news: Michigan Gun Violence, Trash Chaos, and a Dangerous Ford Recall Collide in One Alarming Week

Governor Whitmer Puts Michigan Gun Violence Prevention on the Map

Michigan gun violence prevention became official state policy this week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Kalamazoo to re-establish a statewide task force focused on reducing gun-related harm across communities.

June is now officially Gun Violence Prevention Month in Michigan. The move signals a direct push to coordinate resources, data, and community response at the state level…

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