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House panel approves flawed transparency law aimed at governor, lawmakers

By Steve Neavling on May 19, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Headline, State of Michigan  

House panel approves flawed transparency law aimed at governor, lawmakers

State lawmakers conveniently protected themselves from public records lawsuits in a flawed bill in the wake of the Flint water crisis.

Mayor Duggan unleashes more humane plan to handle late water bills

By Steve Neavling on August 7, 2014   Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office  

Mayor Duggan unleashes more humane plan to handle late water bills

Under Detroit’s emergency manager, the city shut off water to more than 18,000 residents for delinquent bills.

PETA: Go vegan for a month and we’ll pay your overdue Detroit water bill

By Steve Neavling on July 24, 2014   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline  

PETA: Go vegan for a month and we’ll pay your overdue Detroit water bill

The offer comes after the city has shut off 17,000 households for overdue water bills since March.

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.

Ex-Masonic Temple operators file for bankruptcy

By Steve Neavling on July 2, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Culture, Headline, posts, Real Estate  

Ex-Masonic Temple operators file for bankruptcy

The bankruptcy filing comes after a $142,000 donation from rocker Jack White.

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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