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Detroit voters weren’t fooled by heavily funded, dishonest campaign over charter commission

By Steve Neavling on November 7, 2018   Headline, Politics, posts  

Detroit voters weren’t fooled by heavily funded, dishonest campaign over charter commission

A heavily funded and dishonest campaign funded by the right-leaning Detroit Regional Chamber and Mayor Duggan’s political machine failed to win a majority of seats Tuesday on a commission that will have authority to dramatically change how the city operates. 

Michigan voters legalize marijuana for recreational use Tuesday. Here’s what’s next

By Steve Neavling on November 7, 2018   Headline, Politics  

Michigan voters legalize marijuana for recreational use Tuesday. Here’s what’s next

Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, becoming the tenth state to allow adults over the age of 21 to posses and sell pot.

Why Democrats need a miracle to win control of state Senate & House

By Steve Neavling on November 6, 2018   Headline, Politics, posts  

Why Democrats need a miracle to win control of state Senate & House

It’s going to take a near miracle for Democrats, even during the so-called Blue Wave, to take over both chambers of the Michigan Legislature. 

Duggan’s political machine pumps money into fight over revisions to charter

By Steve Neavling on October 30, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Politics  

Duggan’s political machine pumps money into fight over revisions to charter

Mayor Mike Duggan and his political machine recruited a team of well-funded allies to run for a commission that will have authority to dramatically change how the city operates and how much input residents have.

Gilchrist fails to pay property taxes on time for blighted Detroit property

By Steve Neavling on October 15, 2018   Headline, Politics  

Gilchrist fails to pay property taxes on time for blighted Detroit property

Garlin Gilchrist II, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, has repeatedly failed to pay his Detroit property taxes and only made the latest payment following news reports about his dilapidated apartment building.

Schuette calls for resignation of lieutenant governor candidate Gilchrist over blighted house

By Steve Neavling on October 13, 2018   Headline, Politics  

Schuette calls for resignation of lieutenant governor candidate Gilchrist over blighted house

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette called Saturday for the resignation of Garlin Gilchrist II, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, over the conditions of his blighted apartment building in Detroit.

Michigan’s dirty secret: Tens of thousands of absentee ballots trashed with no oversight

By Steve Neavling on October 10, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Politics, posts  

Michigan’s dirty secret: Tens of thousands of absentee ballots trashed with no oversight

Absentee voting is touted as an easy, convenient alternative to standing in long lines at the polling stations, but what happens after you drop the ballot in the mail raises serious questions about the most fundamental promises of democracy.

Grosse Pointe Shores councilman mocks sexual assault victims – again

By Steve Neavling on September 18, 2018   City Government, Headline  

Grosse Pointe Shores councilman mocks sexual assault victims – again

At least one group is calling for the resignation of Grosse Pointe Shores Councilman Matt Seely, who mocked sexual assault victims – again – on a pro-Trump social media page.

Ambassador Bridge president attends $100,000-a-seat fundraiser for Trump, lobbying against a rival span

By Steve Neavling on September 14, 2018   Headline, Politics  

Ambassador Bridge president attends $100,000-a-seat fundraiser for Trump, lobbying against a rival span

The owners of the Ambassador Bridge are lobbying President Trump to strike down an Obama-era provision that enables Canada to build a rival span without using U.S. steel.

Part 1: Sheriff Napoleon is one of state’s most brazen campaign finance scofflaws

By Steve Neavling on August 29, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Politics  

Part 1: Sheriff Napoleon is one of state’s most brazen campaign finance scofflaws

Part 1 of an ongoing series about political donations: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was elected to enforce the law, but when it comes to raising money for political office, he is among the most brazen scofflaws in the state.

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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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