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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

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.

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.

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.

Dismissal of genital mutilation charges in Michigan is a chilling blow to women’s rights

By Steve Neavling on November 21, 2018   Headline, Police  

Dismissal of genital mutilation charges in Michigan is a chilling blow to women’s rights

In a striking blow to women’s rights, a federal judge dismissed charges Tuesday against two Michigan doctors for carrying out female genital mutilation, saying a federal ban on the procedure is unconstitutional.

Private Detroit medic calls drug addicts “losers,” “pieces of shit” and “wastes of human lives”

By Steve Neavling on November 15, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Private Detroit medic calls drug addicts “losers,” “pieces of shit” and “wastes of human lives”

Medic David Davidson even invoked President Trump, saying “tough love is going to make America great again.”

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. 

Decades-long Devil’s Night ended this year with a handful of fires in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 1, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Decades-long Devil’s Night ended this year with a handful of fires in Detroit

Devil’s Night, the decades-long tradition of setting fire to houses, buildings, cars and dumpsters in Detroit on Halloween eve, was nothing more than an average night for firefighters this year.

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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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