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These pro-Trump tweets may haunt Schuette in run for governor

By Steve Neavling on February 10, 2017   Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

These pro-Trump tweets may haunt Schuette in run for governor

Only 39% of Michigan residents view Trump favorably, according to a new poll.

Trump ‘seriously considering’ Detroit native Ben Carson as HUD secretary

By Steve Neavling on November 22, 2016   Headline, Politics  

Trump ‘seriously considering’ Detroit native Ben Carson as HUD secretary

Just last week, Carson’s close friend said the retired neurosurgeon wasn’t interested in a cabinet position because he “feels he has no government experience.”

Trump’s ex-butler: Nuke Detroit because it’s ‘disgraced by Muslims’

By Steve Neavling on May 13, 2016   Headline, Politics  

Trump’s ex-butler: Nuke Detroit because it’s ‘disgraced by Muslims’

Donald Trump’s friend and former butler said Detroit should become a nuclear bomb site because the city has been “disgraced by Muslims.”

3 officials charged for scheming to mislead public about Flint water dangers

By Steve Neavling on April 20, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

3 officials charged for scheming to mislead public about Flint water dangers

“These charges are the first of more to come. I guarantee that,” AG Bill Schuette said today.

Former spokesman for EM Kevyn Orr rakes in $375 an hour in Atlantic City

By Steve Neavling on July 1, 2015   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline  

Former spokesman for EM Kevyn Orr rakes in $375 an hour in Atlantic City

The veteran Republican strategist has found two lucrative jobs since Detroit emerged from bankruptcy in December.

How Gov. Snyder henchman became influential figure in Detroit’s bankruptcy

By Steve Neavling on April 10, 2014   Emergency Manager, Government, Headline  

How Gov. Snyder henchman became influential figure in Detroit’s bankruptcy

Bill Nowling, who has attacked affirmative action, labor unions, gay marriage and the ‘liberal media,’ has far more power than a typical spokesman.

Sen. Rand Paul touts plan to lower taxes in Detroit to generate new business

By Matt Harding on December 7, 2013   Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Sen. Rand Paul touts plan to lower taxes in Detroit to generate new business

The libertarian Republican also decried the war on drugs and spoke about a presidential run.

Can Detroit protect DIA artwork from sale to satisfy creditors? Maybe not, but state steps in

By Steve Neavling on May 31, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, posts  

Can Detroit protect DIA artwork from sale to satisfy creditors? Maybe not, but state steps in

A leading Republican in the Michigan legislature introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at protecting the Detroit Institute of the Arts’ world-class collection from a sale to shrink the cit’s enormous $15 billion in long-term debt.

$200 – the cost of a lunch date with conservative Detroit News columnist Finley

By Steve Neavling on May 23, 2013   Featured Stories, posts  

$200 – the cost of a lunch date with conservative Detroit News columnist Finley

Not too shabby Finley helps raise money for the Oakland County Republican Party

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.

Matt Harding

Matt Harding is a third-year journalism student at Wayne State University, a photographer, and a lifelong Detroiter. He has covered major political and sporting events and is the author & photographer of Belle Isle: Discovering Detroit's Crown Jewel. Matt's current project can be found on GrandCanyonJourney.com.

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