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"I would say they might be dragging their feet," said state Sen. Judy Emmons.
The out state Republican lawmaker along with suburban Republicans are critical of the Detroit City Council for trying to undo the consent agreement reached with the governor in April. An Oakland County Republican says he's had it with the city.
"I think that we need to step up to the plate and go down to Detroit and, you know, put the emergency manager in place," said Sen. Mike Kowall. "I've had it, completely had it."
A Macomb County senator credits the governor with walking the extra mile to work with the city to avoid an emergency manager, but now he has this warning.
"If they don't want an emergency management, they better drop that suit," said Sen. Jack Brandenburg. "I think they have overcooked his grits."
A Detroit Democrat contends the city attorney was required to file the lawsuit and he blames those at this eleventh hour who say they want to help the city by demanding the suit be dropped.
"And now we are at the brink of fiscal apocalypse and everyone wants to come together to do something? I think that's absurd. I think that is outrageous," said Sen. Coleman Young, Junior.
The Senate Republican leader is pushing legislation to construct the Detroit street lighting system and this flap over the lawsuit, he says, makes it tougher to find Republican votes.
"There's no question about it," said Sen. Randy Richardville. When the senators that are trying desperately to help out a city that's got some real problems and yet all along the way we're getting kicked back by the very people we are trying to help."
At the end of the week, the question is will there be payless paydays in Motown?
Wednesday, June 13 2012 6:34 PM EDT2012-06-13 22:34:39 GMT
An Ingham County judge tossed out the controversial lawsuit filed by Detroit's corporation counsel over the city's consent agreement Wednesday.
"I do believe Dave Bing is the mayor and Dave Bing makes the decisions for the city in conformance with the rules of the City Council." With those words an Ingham County judge tossed out the controversial lawsuit filed by Detroit's corporation counsel.
Tuesday, June 12 2012 9:15 PM EDT2012-06-13 01:15:54 GMT
A lawsuit filed by Detroit's corporation counsel to block the consent agreement is drawing fire at the state capitol. At least one Republican in Lansing says the city might be dragging its feet.
A lawsuit filed by Detroit's corporation counsel to block the consent agreement is drawing fire at the state capitol. At least one Republican in Lansing says the city might be dragging its feet.
Tuesday, June 12 2012 7:14 PM EDT2012-06-12 23:14:07 GMT
Mayor Dave Bing on Tuesday ordered his chief lawyer to drop a lawsuit she filed contesting the legality of a consent agreement.
Mayor Dave Bing on Tuesday ordered his chief lawyer to drop a lawsuit she filed contesting the legality of a consent agreement that enabled Detroit to avoid having the state appoint an emergency manager to oversee the city's troubled finances.
Monday, June 11 2012 10:50 PM EDT2012-06-12 02:50:31 GMT
So is Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon right to press forward with the lawsuit against the state? Fox 2's Alexis Wiley asked former city councilwoman and general counsel Sharon McPhail.
So is Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon right to press forward with the lawsuit against the state? Fox 2's Alexis Wiley asked former city councilwoman and general counsel Sharon McPhail.
Monday, June 11 2012 9:11 PM EDT2012-06-12 01:11:15 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing told City Council that state revenue sharing likely will be withheld unless a lawsuit challenging Gov. Rick Snyder's consent agreement with the city is dropped.
Detroit's mayor warned Monday that the city could go broke if its top lawyer refuses to drop her lawsuit challenging a deal with Michigan officials that seeks to rescue the city from financial collapse.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:13:17 GMT
The undone stuff Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley are still struggling to adopt is piling up like the garbage in your neighbor's backyard and it's beginning to stink.
The undone stuff Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley are still struggling to adopt is piling up like the garbage in your neighbor's backyard and it's beginning to stink.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:21:59 GMT
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has been the subject of this cross-examination for months as his Democratic Party continues its elongated and so far unsuccessful search for a candidate for governor.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has been the subject of this cross-examination for months as his Democratic Party continues its elongated and so far unsuccessful search for a candidate for governor.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:02:40 GMT
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:19:24 GMT
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:15:15 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:27:33 GMT
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:19:36 GMT
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:47:05 GMT
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
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