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Recreational marijuana is officially legal today. Here’s what you need to know

By Steve Neavling on December 6, 2018   Headline, State of Michigan  

Recreational marijuana is officially legal today. Here’s what you need to know

For the first time in more than eight decades, Michigan adults can finally smoke marijuana for recreational purposes without worrying about being thrown in jail. We answer eight commonly asked questions about the new law.

Biden hinted he’s running for president. Does Mayor Duggan still want to run his campaign?

By Steve Neavling on December 5, 2018   Headline, Mayor's Office, posts  

Biden hinted he’s running for president. Does Mayor Duggan still want to run his campaign?

Biden this week gave his best hint yet that he’s seriously considering running against Donald Trump for president, and limied polling shows that the 76-year-old is leading the pack of potential 2020 Democratic nominees

Newspaper cuts, GOP guts minimum wage, Carmack dismisses suit: Your Wednesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on December 5, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Newspaper cuts, GOP guts minimum wage, Carmack dismisses suit: Your Wednesday briefing

Detroit’s daily newspapers face another round of staff cuts; state Republicans weaken minimum wage increase and paid sick leave initiatives; and Carmack to dismiss lawsuit against Detroit and Duggan.

Ilitches pulled out of deal to help a homeless shelter move after failing to fulfill other promises

By Steve Neavling on December 4, 2018   City Government, Headline  

Ilitches pulled out of deal to help a homeless shelter move after failing to fulfill other promises

When Detroit taxpayers forked over hundreds of millions of dollars to help the billionaire Ilitch family build a new Red Wings arena, the family made a lot of promise they failed to keep.

Detroit cop charged in beating, state GOP seizes power from Dems, bathroom bribery: Tuesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on December 4, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Detroit cop charged in beating, state GOP seizes power from Dems, bathroom bribery: Tuesday briefing

A Detroit cop was charged with beating a naked, unarmed woman; Republicans seize power from newly elected Democrats in Michigan; and bathroom bribes land a CEO in prison.

Single-parent households, state losing House seat, recreational pot: Your Monday briefing

By Steve Neavling on December 3, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Single-parent households, state losing House seat, recreational pot: Your Monday briefing

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Michigan on Thursday; Detroit ranks first among big cities with single-parent households; and the state will lose another seat on the U.S. House.

GOP attacks homegrown pot, Chief Craig lies again, downtown demolition: Friday briefing

By Steve Neavling on November 30, 2018   Morning Briefing  

GOP attacks homegrown pot, Chief Craig lies again, downtown demolition: Friday briefing

Republicans want to prevent people from growing marijuana at home; Police Chief Craig lies again about police response times; and a developer wants to demolish a downtown building to make way for a parking lot.

How Duggan created a costly towing scandal that helps a Kwame crony

By Steve Neavling on November 29, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Mayor's Office  

How Duggan created a costly towing scandal that helps a Kwame crony

Mayor Duggan is waging an expensive and legally murky campaign to remove select tow companies from doing business with the city, potentially benefiting one of his largest contributors and raising questions about retaliation.

LeDuff on police, Dems threaten GM, Jones cleared for Congress: Wednesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on November 28, 2018   Morning Briefing  

LeDuff on police, Dems threaten GM, Jones cleared for Congress: Wednesday briefing

LeDuff reveals an alarming lack of police resources in the neighborhoods; Lansing Democrats are threatening to pull tax credits from GM; and Brenda Jones is permitted to join Congress – for now.

Detroit businessman Bob Carmack to dump more damaging information on Mayor Duggan

By Steve Neavling on November 27, 2018   City Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

Detroit businessman Bob Carmack to dump more damaging information on Mayor Duggan

Bob Carmack already prompted a federal investigation against Councilman Gabe Leland and businessman Dennis Archer Jr., a friend of Mayor Duggan’s.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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