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Michigan House passes strict voter ID law that would most impact Detroit

By Steve Neavling on December 15, 2016   Headline, State of Michigan  

Michigan House passes strict voter ID law that would most impact Detroit

The Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives passed a strict voter ID law Wednesday that would disproportionately affect Democrat-heavy Detroit.

Michigan House bill makes it a felony to sell fetal tissue

By Steve Neavling on December 14, 2016   Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

Michigan House bill makes it a felony to sell fetal tissue

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would outlaw the sale of any portion of an aborted fetus – even for research.

What Tuesday’s recount revealed about Detroit’s troubled election system

By Steve Neavling on December 7, 2016   Headline, posts, State of Michigan, Wayne County  

What Tuesday’s recount revealed about Detroit’s troubled election system

Numerous voting irregularities became evidence almost as soon as the ongoing presidential recount started in Detroit on Tuesday morning.

Conflicting orders throw Michigan’s presidential recount into limbo

By Steve Neavling on December 6, 2016   Headline, Politics, State of Michigan, Wayne County  

Conflicting orders throw Michigan’s presidential recount into limbo

The latest twist in the presidential election recount in Michigan has thrust the process into even more chaos and uncertainty.

State ‘will likely’ renew contract to keep Grand Prix on Belle Isle beyond 2018

By Michael Betzold on October 20, 2016   Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

State ‘will likely’ renew contract to keep Grand Prix on Belle Isle beyond 2018

But don’t expect the DNR to take input from the public.

Belle Isle committee won’t back up claims about park improvements

By Michael Betzold on August 30, 2016   Headline, State of Michigan  

Belle Isle committee won’t back up claims about park improvements

Transparency remains elusive at the state-controlled Belle Isle.

Public left in dark about future of Grand Prix at Belle Isle

By Michael Betzold on July 27, 2016   Headline, State of Michigan  

Public left in dark about future of Grand Prix at Belle Isle

Will the public have any say on renewing the contract for the Belle Isle Grand Prix after it expires in 2018? Maybe not.

State neglects water main break at Belle Isle as fireworks approach

By Michael Betzold on June 21, 2016   City Government, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

State neglects water main break at Belle Isle as fireworks approach

The state and city can’t agree on who’s responsible for a water main break that forced the closure of a popular restroom used by thousands of people during the fireworks.

No proof Grand Prix spent $13M on Belle Isle improvements since ’07

By Michael Betzold on June 11, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Headline, State of Michigan  

No proof Grand Prix spent $13M on Belle Isle improvements since ’07

Grand Prix officials and the state won’t say how much of the claimed $13 million in improvements went solely or mainly to build and improve the race circuit on Belle Isle.

State: Two-thirds of Detroiters support Grand Prix at Belle Isle

By Michael Betzold on June 6, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Headline, State of Michigan  

State: Two-thirds of Detroiters support Grand Prix at Belle Isle

DNR chief Ron Olson said the “statistically significant” survey results provide a basis for continuing the race.

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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.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

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