Joe Guillen (@joeguillen) header
Joe Guillen (@joeguillen) profile picture

@axios Local Detroit reporter. Link below to subscribe to our free daily newsletter all about Detroit.

Detroit
Joined May 2009
Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)Photo by Joe Guillen (@joeguillen)
Joe Guillen retweeted
Michigan lawmakers have exempted themselves from #FOIA. We were able to figure out the flow of tickets from MSU to the Capitol only because someone tipped us off about the email account MSU used to make the ticket offers and because MSU has to follow FOIA.
We obtained hundreds of Michigan State University government relations emails that raise questions about whether a state law that bars lobbyist-provided gifts for lawmakers is being followed in Lansing. detroitnews.com/story/news/p…
6
51
5
183
19,724
Joe Guillen retweeted
"Many times, Black people ⁠feel like the Democratic Party doesn’t come until it’s time to vote," FL state rep. Angie Nixon, told Reuters. "That’s why it’s just really important to organize. And I would say DSA has to do the same thing." reuters.com/world/us/democra…
2
6
12
901
Two Detroiters who live near the RenCen were elected last night to a Neighborhood Advisory Council that will examine the $1.6B project's community benefits. axios.com/local/detroit/2026…
3
138
Joe Guillen retweeted
My friends, voting is ending soon for Metro Times Best of Detroit. Let us know your favorites. What makes metro Detroit shine?
Best of Detroit voting is almost over. Cast your votes now and help your favorite restaurants, bars, artists, shops, dispensaries, drinks, food and more get the recognition they deserve. metrotimes.com/topic/best-of…
4
10
1,805
Dispatch from today’s “Canadian Celebration” ahead of Monday’s opening of the Gordie Howe bridge. Didn’t see a single Detroit/MI/US govt official. axios.com/local/detroit/2026…
1
2
219
Joe Guillen retweeted
Political consultant JAMIE ROE asking a question, come on.
5
2
3
40
8,236
Joe Guillen retweeted
I’m going to be flagging these going forward. Folks, the reporting has to be better.
3
2
50
2,902
Detroit sits out the World Cup -- city didn't follow through with bid in 2017 due to Ford Field playing surface requirements. axios.com/local/detroit/2026…
2
3
2
11
13,768
I always stopped on the dial when Caputo was on the air. Always came off as a straight shooter.
Beneath the gruff exterior, Pat Caputo was a funny, caring man who knew more about Detroit sports than anyone I’ve ever known. It was uncanny, almost scary, how much he recalled and recited. I miss his voice, the most-imitated grumble in Detroit media history.
3
342
The final cost of Michigan Central's proposed transit hub with rail and bus service won't be clear until at least 2027, once the project completes its design phase. $40M has been secured so far. axios.com/local/detroit/2026…
1
5
34
2,004
RT @ChadLivengood: Respect for @freep photographer Junfu Han taking a Jalen Suggs landing.
1
15
The People Mover, Detroit's elevated light rail system, has taken over as project lead for Michigan Central's the new rail/bus transit hub coming to Corktown. axios.com/local/detroit/2026…
11
14
16
147
46,631