(Reuters) – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder used his state of the state address on Wednesday to defend a controversial law that makes it easier for the state to intervene in financially troubled local governments and school districts.
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DETROIT — Heading down a path that could lead to the state of Michigan taking over the running of Detroit, Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday appointed a team to review the city’s finances.
The team was named after a preliminary review …
By Andrea Billups-The Washington Times
LANSING, Mich. — The American Civil Liberties Union says it will mount a legal challenge against the state of Michigan after Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law Thursday a bill banning domestic-partner benefits for unmarried …
DETROIT (WWJ) - Would a city-run lottery in Detroit solve the city’s financial problems? One state lawmaker thinks so.
WWJ’s Vickie Thomas reports that state Rep. Dr. Jimmy Womack, D-Detroit, is drafting legislation to start a “Detroit only” lottery. He plans to meet …
By Andrea Billups-The Washington Times
In Detroit, battle lines are being drawn between the mayor and the city council over ways to keep the Motor City out of bankruptcy and what some fear will be a state financial takeover under a …
By Mark Guarino, Christian Science Monitor
Since assuming office as mayor of Detroit two years ago, Dave Bing has challenged the city council and union leadership, saying the city is broke and needs sacrifice on all levels of the private and …
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Michigan native Mitt Romney trounced his Republican presidential rivals in a Michigan straw poll even though he isn’t participating in straw polls.
As expected, Romney won the poll of GOP activists Sunday during the Mackinac Republican …
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Associated Press has learned that former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra plans to run for the seat held by Democratic Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Two Republicans with knowledge of his decision say the Holland Republican has changed …
By Associated Press, FOXNews.com
DETROIT – A federal appeals court on Friday struck down Michigan’s ban on the consideration of race and gender in college admissions, saying it …
By Shira Toeplitz, Roll Call
Michigan Republicans played it safe in their proposed redraw of the state’s Congressional map, shoring up GOP Members in competitive districts in an attempt to retain nine House seats.
As expected, the proposed map released Friday also …
