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Ex-Treasurer Andy Dillon on Caribbean cruise on last week of work

By Steve Neavling on January 30, 2014   Featured Stories, Government, posts, State of Michigan  

Ex-Treasurer Andy Dillon on Caribbean cruise on last week of work

But it appears the governor’s office had no idea Dillon was on vacation.

Councilman George Cushingberry tells Detroit News: “Go to hell!”

By Steve Neavling on January 7, 2014   City Government, Headline, posts  

Councilman George Cushingberry tells Detroit News: “Go to hell!”

“Dear Detroit News, Go to hell. Go straight to hell. Do not pass go and don’t even think about collecting $200,” Cushingberry wrote.

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.

Deadly firebombing caps wild 3-day Angels’ Night

By Steve Neavling on November 1, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

Deadly firebombing caps wild 3-day Angels’ Night

Perhaps most eye-opening wasn’t the number of fires but the fallouts from budget cuts.

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.

FBI: DPS official accused of stealing millions from kids

By Steve Neavling on October 24, 2013   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

FBI: DPS official accused of stealing millions from kids

Agents swarmed the home and business of Carolyn Darden, who served as the district’s director of grants – a position that would have given her access to tens of millions of dollars.

Pension cuts could put retired Detroit firefighters on welfare

By Steve Neavling on October 23, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

Pension cuts could put retired Detroit firefighters on welfare

Unlike most public employees, Detroit firefighters aren’t eligible for social security, so they rely on city retirement benefits.

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.”

Detroit EM official resigns after making racist comments

By Steve Neavling on October 15, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts  

Detroit EM official resigns after making racist comments

If the EM, who is black, was offended, he didn’t say so. Instead, he applauded Bonsall for his work.

Council approves tweaked plan to make Belle Isle a state park

By Steve Neavling on October 14, 2013   City Government, Headline, posts  

Council approves tweaked plan to make Belle Isle a state park

Approval of the plan prompted outrage in the small audience as security removed some shouting residents.

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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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