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State moves closer to new contract for Grand Prix on Belle Isle over objections

By Michael Betzold on August 18, 2017   Headline, State of Michigan  

State moves closer to new contract for Grand Prix on Belle Isle over objections

The state is pushing forward with a contract to renew the annual Grand Prix at Belle Isle over concerns about the impact on the environment and recreation.

State House cuts funding for seniors & Flint; approves tax dollars for developers

By Steve Neavling on May 5, 2017   Headline, State of Michigan  

State House cuts funding for seniors & Flint; approves tax dollars for developers

The GOP-controlled House approved funding for billionaire Dan Gilbert, but rejected money for seniors, veterans and Flint.

33 photos of protesters rallying against Trump during Ypsilanti visit

By Steve Neavling on March 16, 2017   Headline, Politics  

33 photos of protesters rallying against Trump during Ypsilanti visit

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday to rally against President Trump during his visit to Michigan.

EPA nominee Scott Pruitt admits he knows nothing about lead poisoning

By Steve Neavling on January 18, 2017   Government, Headline, posts  

EPA nominee Scott Pruitt admits he knows nothing about lead poisoning

Trump’s choice to head the EPA has a lot to learn from the Flint water crisis.

Warren mayor warns of ‘major,’ Flint-like environmental scandal in Macomb County

By Steve Neavling on November 17, 2016   City Government, Government, Headline  

Warren mayor warns of ‘major,’ Flint-like environmental scandal in Macomb County

Mayor Fouts compared the scandal to a “mini version of what happened in Flint.”

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.

City, state fail to assess Grand Prix’s environmental impact on Belle Isle

By Michael Betzold on June 4, 2016   Art & Entertainment, City Government, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

City, state fail to assess Grand Prix’s environmental impact on Belle Isle

What is the environmental impact of the Grand Prix on Belle Isle? Here’s why no one knows.

Gov. Snyder accused of deleting Flint e-mails, misleading Congress about water crisis

By Steve Neavling on May 17, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Gov. Snyder accused of deleting Flint e-mails, misleading Congress about water crisis

One congressman said Gov. Snyder “continues to withhold documents and witnesses from Congress” about the Flint water crisis.

EPA memo: Flint not ‘community we want to go out on a limb for’

By Steve Neavling on March 15, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

EPA memo: Flint not ‘community we want to go out on a limb for’

An internal Environmental Protection Agency memo suggested federal officials didn’t think Flint was worth helping.

E-Mails: Gov. Snyder ignored early warnings of ‘big potential disasters’ of Flint River

By Steve Neavling on March 11, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

E-Mails: Gov. Snyder ignored early warnings of ‘big potential disasters’ of Flint River

Gov. Snyder’s office rushed to use the Flint River despite warnings about the threat to residents’ drinking water.

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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.

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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