The week in Michigan politics
Every Wednesday Morning Edition host Christina Shockley and Michigan Radio's political analyst Jack Lessenberry talk about the latest in Michigan politics. This week they talk about updates to...
View ArticleCharter company faces challenges running public school district in first...
The first two weeks of class have presented some obstacles for Michigan’s first fully privatized public school district.Muskegon Heights schools' emergency financial manager hired Mosaica Education, a...
View ArticleElected officials in Benton Harbor take steps to regain control of their city
A state appointee has run the cash-strapped city for more than two years. Former Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed Joe Harris the city’s emergency financial manager in March 2010.Now elected leaders...
View ArticleLawsuit continues: Emergency financial managers not legal
An 'emergency request' has been filed today with the Michigan Supreme Court asking that Detroit Public Schools emergency financial manager Roy Roberts be removed from office.Highland Park School Board...
View Article