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Photos: Protests over water shutoffs increase, drawing about 1,000 to downtown Detroit

By Steve Neavling on July 19, 2014   City Government, Emergency Manager, Featured Stories, Government, Lens On Detroit  

Photos: Protests over water shutoffs increase, drawing about 1,000 to downtown Detroit

People descended on downtown Detroit to protest Detroit’s massive water shutoffs, and they were accompanied by nurses who warned of an impending “public health emergency.”

Hundreds expected to protest water shutoffs Friday in downtown Detroit

By Steve Neavling on July 17, 2014   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government  

Hundreds expected to protest water shutoffs Friday in downtown Detroit

Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr defended the shutoffs and urged protesters to end the “hysteria.”

About 10 protesters arrested at rally today over Detroit water shutoffs

By Steve Neavling on July 10, 2014   City Government, Emergency Manager, Featured Stories, Government  

About 10 protesters arrested at rally today over Detroit water shutoffs

Among those arrested were pastors and seniors, who were placed in the backs of police cars and hauled off.

E-mails: Ex-Treasurer Dillon had cozy relationship with firm that gave him job

By Steve Neavling on May 21, 2014   Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

E-mails: Ex-Treasurer Dillon had cozy relationship with firm that gave him job

The firm, Conway MacKenzie, hired Dillon after he was forced to resign as treasurer. Dillon helped the firm land a lucrative contract to help handle Detroit’s financial troubles.

Embattled ex-state treasurer lands job with key Detroit bankruptcy consultant

By Steve Neavling on May 14, 2014   Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Embattled ex-state treasurer lands job with key Detroit bankruptcy consultant

Then-Treasurer Andy Dillon played a role in securing a lucrative contract for the Birmingham-based business, where he now works.

Plan to save Detroit pensions, DIA artwork likely illegal, expert says

By Steve Neavling on May 12, 2014   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline  

Plan to save Detroit pensions, DIA artwork likely illegal, expert says

It was pitched as a blockbuster plan to save pensions and art during the bankruptcy.

How Gov. Snyder henchman became influential figure in Detroit’s bankruptcy

By Steve Neavling on April 10, 2014   Emergency Manager, Government, Headline  

How Gov. Snyder henchman became influential figure in Detroit’s bankruptcy

Bill Nowling, who has attacked affirmative action, labor unions, gay marriage and the ‘liberal media,’ has far more power than a typical spokesman.

Coup de le Détroit! EM opponents gain control of Detroit City Council

By Steve Neavling on January 6, 2014   City Council, City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts  

Coup de le Détroit! EM opponents gain control of Detroit City Council

Today’s election is a clear signal that council is digging in for a fight against the emergency manager’s authority and the bankruptcy proceedings – promises made on the campaign trail.

Top Bing official resigns over EM’s lack of transparency

By Steve Neavling on October 25, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts  

Top Bing official resigns over EM’s lack of transparency

Andre DuPerry said he could no longer work with Orr and his staff because they routinely steamrolled the competitive bidding process and operated in the dark.

State hires former Kwame ‘henchman’ for police chief job

By Steve Neavling on October 16, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

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.”

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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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