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May 17, 2013: Bing Decides Not to Run / New Police Chief for Detroit

blampson — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:10:29 +0000

Topics of Discussion: David Bing not running for Mayor Kevyn Orr reports bad financial state James Craig new Detroit Police Chief Michigan makes a surplus in tax revenue The mayor announces he is not running again, more bad finance news from Kevyn Orr. Plus, the city of Detroit receives a new police chief. [...]

May 10, 2013: EAA / Buena Vista / Kevyn Orr declares crisis

blampson — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:02:01 +0000

The Education Achievement Authority takes over lowest performing schools. Plus, the city’s financial picture is worse than we thought, and Kevyn Orr is setting himself up for bankruptcy. All this and more local Detroit headlines, this week on MiWeek. Topics of Discussion: Education Achievement Authority improves the academic performance of children in Detroit Buena Vista [...]

May 3, 2013: Roy Roberts/Gary Peters/Detroit Mayoral Race

blampson — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:07:07 +0000

Topics of Discussion: Roy Roberts, Emergency Manager of Detroit Public Schools, retires Stabalizing Detroit Public Schools Gary Peters Senate Run Dave Bing speaks out, Detroit’s Mayoral Race The MiWeek team takes a look at what’s next for Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit mayoral election is right around the corner, Mike Duggan leads in the [...]

April 26, 2013: Education Reform / Re-election Plans / Lansing Film Incentives

blampson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:39:41 +0000

Topics of Discussion: “Skunk works” Education Meeting Mayor Bing for re-election…maybe? Kevyn Orr Speaks Turkia Mullins Lansing Film Credits The MiWeek team discusses the effectiveness of the ‘skunk works’ education panel. Is this a voucher model, or school choice model? Plus, Christy, Nolan, and Stephen take a look at the possibility of Mayor Bing running [...]

April 19, 2013: Boston Marathon Bombing Reactions/Royal Oak to Decide on Human Rights Ordinance

blampson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:15:37 +0000

Topics of discussion: Boston Bombing Detroit’s mayoral race & search for a new police chief City Council challenges Kevyn Orr Gun Legislation Royal Oak/Troy Politics The MiWeek team discusses the culmination of events surrounding the bombing at the Boston Marathon and questions whether social media outlets lead to inaccuracies in news reporting. In local news, [...]

April 12, 2013: Gun Control Debate; Challenges for Detroit’s City Council

blampson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:44:26 +0000

The MiWeek team discusses the effectiveness of gun control legislation, the challenges of Detroit city council, and who is running for Carl Levin’s senate seat? Topics of Discussion: Gun Control Lansing Politics Detroit City Council Watch it Now >

April 5, 2013: Wayne County’s Financial Cliff; Obama Gives 5% Back; Opening Day

dptvwebmaster — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:33:09 +0000

The MiWeek team discusses the possibility of an EFM in Wayne County, Kevyn Orr’s second week as EFM in Detroit, Obama’s response to sequestration, and the Tigers kick off the season at Comerica Park. Topics of Discussion: Wayne County’s Financial Cliff Kevyn Orr’s second week as Emergency Financial Manager in Detroit Unpaid Property taxes in [...]

Mar 29, 2013: Detroit EFM’s First Week; Right to Work; A Vision for Detroit

dptvwebmaster — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:21:59 +0000

The MiWeek team analyzes some the week’s top stories: Kevyn Orr’s first week as Emergency Financial Manager, Michigan’s new Right-to-Work law, and a vision for the future of downtown Detroit. Topics of Discussion: Detroiters protest EFM Right-to-Work Benny Napoleon running for mayor of Detroit Dan Gilbert’s vision for downtown Detroit Headlines Watch it now >

Mar. 22, 2013: Right-to-Work, 2014 Elections, Wayne County Layoffs, and Kevyn Orr

dptvwebmaster — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:10:58 +0000

Craig Fahle from WDET joins the team this week to discuss issues that arise as the state prepares for Right to Work to go in effect next week. Layoffs in the 36th district court are a major concern due to budget cuts in Wayne County. The MiWeek team discusses who might be running for [...]

Mar. 15, 2013: Snyder Names Kevyn Orr as Emergency Financial Manager; the Kwame Verdict

dptvwebmaster — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:39:45 +0000

Kevyn Orr is appointed by Governor Snyder to be Detroit’s Emergency Financial Manager. Plus, it’s the end of the Kwame Kilpatrick era as he is found guilty of extortion. Watch it now > Related Videos Watch the PBS NewsHour Snyder and Orr interview from Thurday March 14, 2013.