Audit questions use of Michigan petroleum tax
Millions of dollars from a petroleum tax have been diverted to plug holes in the state budget and pay interest on debt, Michigan's auditor general said Friday. Full story
Michigan's $483M surplus may go to road repairs
There was no dearth of ideas about what to do with the state's newfound $483 million surplus on Wednesday after Michigan budget experts made the dollar figure official. Full story
Detroit hires fifth police chief in five years
DETROIT (Reuters) - The city of Detroit hired its fifth police chief in five years as Michigan's largest city grapples with a financial crisis, low officer morale and one of the highest violent crime and homicide rates in the United States. Full story
Reports: Mich. getting at least $382M more
State fiscal analysts reported Tuesday that Michigan is on pace to bring in at least $382 million more in tax revenue than projected earlier this year, which was welcomed news as the governor and lawmakers prepare to pass a new budget. Full story
Fmr. Marine imprisoned in Iran for two years reaches out to family in US
After two years in captivity, Amir Hekmati was allowed to contact his family back in Michigan. His sister, Sarah Hekmati, and Dr. Haleh Esfandiari of The Woodrow Wilson Center join Chris Cillizza to talk about her family's experience.
Report: Mich. could get $382M more than expected
Michigan could get $382 million more in revenue than projected four months ago. Full story
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Preview: 'Behind Closed Doors' (May 15)
When suburban mother Ruth Pyne is found murdered in her garage, the seemingly perfect life of a close-knit Michigan family is shattered. 'Behind Closed Doors' airs Wednesday, May 15th, at 8pm/7c.
The school year is officially canceled in one Michigan town
The Buena Vista School district closed its schools because of a lack of available funds to pay staff. Chris Hayes talks to Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee, who represents the families of the Buena Vista District.
Cash-strapped school district shuts down for summer
The small Buena Vista School District in Michigan has closed its doors early after laying off all but three teachers due to a lack of funding. WEYI’s Brittany Shannon reports.
Michigan school district shuts down; every teacher is laid off
The Buena Vista Township school district in Michigan is out of money, more than 400 kids are not going to school, and 27 teachers have been laid off.
New video of missing Mich. mom released
As residents of Norton Shores, Mich., hold vigils praying for the safe return of Michigan Mom Jessica Heeringa, 25, authorities are hoping new surveillance video will lead to a break in the case. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles reports.
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