Detroit’s daily newspapers face another round of staff cuts; state Republicans weaken minimum wage increase and paid sick leave initiatives; and Carmack to dismiss lawsuit against Detroit and Duggan.
The GOP-controlled House approved funding for billionaire Dan Gilbert, but rejected money for seniors, veterans and Flint.
The billionaire real estate mogul denied hosting the secret fundraiser at his building, but he attended the event.
The Republican frontrunner called for the arrest of a protester “for a filthy, dirty mouth.”
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump continued his hateful rhetoric during a rally today in Warren.
As many as 500 protesters gathered outside of the GOP debate at the Fox Theatre on Thursday night, heckling Republicans as they filed into the event and calling attention to injustices such as the Flint water crisis.
Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to show up in what could be the largest protest outside of a GOP debate so far this year.
Gov. Snyder said he wants to explain how “all levels of government” failed to protect Flint residents from being poisoned by drinking water.
The Republican-led measure includes no exemptions for rape or incest.
The plan smacks of antagonism and divisiveness at a time when the city is shedding vital services to avoid bankruptcy.