Friday, March 1 2013 1:08 PM EST2013-03-01 18:08:25 GMT
Gov. Snyder is ready to unveil his next step for Detroit. What happens next, and can an emergency manager really fix the city's financial problems? Lisa Howze, Joe Harris and the Rev. David Alexander Bullock discuss.
Governor Rick Snyder is ready to unveil his next step for Detroit. What happens next, and can an emergency manager really fix the city's financial problems? Lisa Howze, Joe Harris and the Rev. David Alexander Bullock discuss.
DETROIT (WJBK) -
Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to declare a financial emergency in Detroit and pave the way for potential action during a news conference Friday afternoon, FOX 2 political analyst Tim Skubick reports.
Skubick says Snyder will not announce the appointment of an emergency manager during the noon announcement on the campus of Wayne St. University. Instead, he will give city officials their allowed time for due process. "This administration is very sensitive about due process, giving the city a chance to respond before he pulls that trigger," says Skubick.
Skubick says city officials will have until March 11 at 5 p.m. to request a hearing.
"At the end of the day (Snyder) will do what he needs to do but he will be methodical about it," says Skubick. "And yes, it may be a foregone conclusion in everybody's mind and all the indicators point in the direction (of an emergency manager), but until he gets to the point where the city has due process, he's not going to go there."
A state-appointed review team determined last week that Detroit is in a financial emergency, and Snyder has been mulling whether to appoint someone to confront the city's $327 million budget deficit and $14 billion long-term debt.
On Thursday, Mayor Dave Bing said "too many people think the city can come out of this by itself," and he's "more interested in working with Lansing than fighting with Lansing."
The emergency manager would be responsible for overseeing all of the city's spending. Bing and the City Council would keep their jobs, but the manager would decide all financial matters. And only the manager would have the power to authorize the city to take the bankruptcy route.
You can watch Snyder's announcement live on FOX 2 and myFOXDetroit.com beginning at noon.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Watch Snyder's announcement live at noon on FOX 2 and myFOXDetroit.com.
