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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.

GOP lawmakers endanger children’s future with flawed bills for DPS

By Nick Krieger on June 7, 2016   posts  

GOP lawmakers endanger children’s future with flawed bills for DPS

Everything you need to know about the state’s dangerous plans for DPS.

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.

Campaign to recall Gov. Snyder falls far short, but gets new life

By Michael Betzold on May 28, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

Campaign to recall Gov. Snyder falls far short, but gets new life

The uphill battle to recall Rick Snyder is getting new life after petitioners failed to collect anywhere near the required signatures.

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.

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.

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.

State approves second petition to boot Gov. Snyder from office over Flint water

By Steve Neavling on March 7, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

State approves second petition to boot Gov. Snyder from office over Flint water

The state approved the second recall petition to remove Gov. Rick Snyder from office for his handling of the Flint water crisis.

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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.

Nick Krieger

Nick Krieger is a lawyer and blogger with particular interests in constitutional law and the legislative process. In his former position with the Michigan Court of Appeals, he routinely interpreted and analyzed complex statutory language.

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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