State officials to consider two petitions to recall Gov. Snyder over Flint water
In a separate development, a Republican-led Congressional hearing won’t include Snyder, even though he accepted blame for thousands of Flint residents being poisoned.
Ex-Treasurer Dillon, who resigned amid controversy, still receives full salary
Although Dillon officially resigned on Halloween, Gov. Rick Snyder never stopped paying the former speaker of the state House of Representatives
State hires former Kwame ‘henchman’ for police chief job
A lawsuit alleges former Detroit Police James Tolbert impeded a probe into the murder of exotic dancer “Strawberry.”
Gov. Snyder stands behind Treasurer Dillon after drinking problem exposed
People close to the treasurer said his drinking was impacting his performance at work and taking a toll on his health.
Detroit City Council delays vote on leasing Belle Isle to state – again
The council voted 6-3 to debate the issue another day, saying they still need more time to look over the lease.
Gov. Snyder stumbles to explain right-wing shift in tough interview
Detroit Free Press editors gathered in a second-floor conference room this afternoon and grilled Gov. Rick Snyder for an hour following his sudden shift from middle-of-the-road leader to deceptive, ultra-conservative politician.
Belle Isle to remain in Detroit’s hands – at least for now; council furious
Turns out, the pending deal between Mayor Dave Bing and Gov. Rick Snyder offers no assurance that the financially struggling park would receive a penny for improvements. In fact, any future funding depends on the availability of state funds, which are controlled by a traditionally anti-Detroit Legislature.
As Kilpatrick trial begins, Detroit City Council wants to ease ban on gifts, jobs
The efforts caught sharp criticism from Detroiters and Gov. Rick Snyder, who is refusing to place the charter changes on the ballot. But council wants to override that decision.