A Michigan school district may be completely replaced by charter schools
The Muskegon Heights School District could be completely turned over to charter schools this fall. That would be a first in the state of Michigan. The district’s emergency manager is submitting his...
View ArticleMichigan's Emergency Financial Manager law survives legal challenge
Michigan’s controversial Emergency Financial Manager law has survived a legal challenge.But the judge’s decision may have opened a new door to legal challenges.Michigan’s old Emergency Financial...
View ArticleMichigan's governor may announce the appointment of a Detroit emergency...
DETROIT (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder will announce his final determination Thursday on a review of Detroit's finances - a move that could include the appointment of an emergency manager for the city.That...
View ArticleGroups opposed to Detroit emergency financial manager appointment prepare for...
Governor Snyder will name an emergency financial manager for Detroit today and groups that oppose the move are gearing up.Some Detroiters fiercely believe that an emergency manager would be an illegal...
View ArticleFlint leaders delay decision on water pipeline project again
The Flint city council has delayed a decision on whether to take part in a quarter billion dollar project to tap water from Lake Huron for the city’s drinking water. The panel delayed taking action on...
View ArticleFlint leaders look to emerge from emergency manager control
The Flint city council is expected to vote tonight on a plan that may set the stage for the city to emerge from state oversight. The council will consider asking the governor to appoint a “receivership...
View ArticleFlint city council asks governor to begin the process away from an emergency...
The Flint City Council has taken a first step toward taking back control of the city’s finances.The council last night unanimously passed a resolution asking Governor Rick Snyder to remove the city’s...
View ArticleCould there be a "Water War" between Flint and Detroit?
A battle is brewing over where the city of Flint will get its tap water.Last month, the Flint city council voted to join a project to get fresh water from Lake Huron. Supporters say the project will...
View ArticleSuit to halt Detroit emergency manager appointment dismissed
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A lawsuit seeking to block the appointment of Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr has been dismissed.Activist Robert Davis said Monday that the lawsuit became "moot" when a...
View ArticleEmergency manager revokes Highland Park diplomas
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (AP) - The state-appointed emergency manager for Highland Park's public schools has revoked diplomas awarded last year to 18 students.MLive reported Friday that a review of...
View ArticleBuena Vista school district could be headed down the path to an emergency...
A Saginaw area school district that's closed its doors has now asked the state to review its finances.That's the first step toward a state appointed emergency manager.But the move does not guarantee...
View ArticleFlint's emergency manager to rollout the city's FY2014 budget today
Flint’s emergency manager will unveil the city’s budget plan for next year later today.Elected officials in most Michigan cities have spent the past month or so holding public meetings to discuss and...
View ArticleFlint's emergency manager submitting resignation, as expected
Flint’s Emergency Manager submitted his letter of resignation today. Ed Kurtz has long said he planned to step down at the close of the fiscal year at the end of June. His letter of resignation...
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