look at Detroit's financial troubles

Detroit’s financial troubles have been in the news quite a bit recently with Mayor Dave Bing announcing a plan to lay off 1000 city workers and the looming possibility of the state assigning an emergency manager to take over the city’s finances. Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry took a look back at Detroit's history of financial problems.listen here
http://www.michiganradio.org/post/historical-look-detroits-financial-troubles

Report: Michigan universities among the top for international students

According to Open Doors 2011, an annual report put out by the Institute of International Education with support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, two Michigan universities placed in the top 10 in terms of international student enrollment
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http://www.michiganradio.org/post/michigan-universities-among-top-international-students

Detroit to run out of money by April then what?

Governor Rick Snyder would decide if, and when, to appoint an emergency manager for the city. The Detroit Free Press spoke to Geralyn Lasher about the city’s situation. Lasher is Communications Director for the Governor. Lasher, “doesn't know the specifics of what Bing plans to talk about Wednesday, but Snyder is committed to working with Bing and the city to prevent the need for appointment of an emergency manager,” the Freep reports.


http://www.michiganradio.org/post/report-detroit-run-out-money-april

GOP candidates touch on manufacturing, auto bailouts @ Michigan debate

The debate took place at Oakland University in suburban Detroit. But for the most part, the candidates spoke little about issues specific to Michigan or the Midwest.

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The Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC) has been found in contempt of court for refusing to comply

Michigan Radio is reporting that Detroit International Bridge Company found in contempt of court. Read full story here

The Detroit International Bridge Company has been found in contempt of court over a dispute regarding new construction around the bridge with the Michigan Department of Transportation.