Tag: Michigan

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says that Detroit city workers' pensions were "not outrageous at all" and that it was the city's bondholders who were pushing for cuts. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

AFL-CIO’s Trumka: Detroit’s bankruptcy no reason to cut pensions

Sean Higgins · August 29, 2013 4:00 am

In this Aug. 21, 2013 photo, Lynn Phillips, of Rudich Farms in Ray Township, Mich., accepts EBT tokens from Orion Township residents Amy Weronka, right, and her daughter Diana in exchange for produce at the Lake Orion, Mich., Farmers Market.

Food stamp use growing at Michigan farmers markets

Washington Examiner · August 26, 2013 4:00 am

Four laborers in Dearborn, Mich., are suing Teamsters Local 214, arguing the union has no right to charge them to file a grievance against their employer. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

Lawsuit challenges Teamsters for charging ex-members fees to file grievances

Sean Higgins · August 25, 2013 4:00 am

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees President Lee Saunders contends that cutting the pensions of Detroit's city employees would be illegal. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

Union leader: The feds must bail out Detroit

Sean Higgins · August 22, 2013 4:00 am

VIDEO: Michigan bill would expand accepted voter IDs

Washington Examiner · August 16, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., said Friday he won't run for Michigan's open Senate seat in 2014. (AP/Charles Dharapak)

Rep. Dave Camp won’t run for Senate

Sean Lengell · August 16, 2013 4:00 am

Detroitâs huge population loss was a response to the cityâs high rates of violent crime and the inability or unwillingness of city government to reduce them drastically over the years. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

Unions hurt Detroit but crime killed it

Michael Barone · August 14, 2013 4:00 am

VIDEO: Funding from organized labor could determine Michigan’s next governor

Washington Examiner · August 8, 2013 4:00 am

Rick Snyder

VIDEO: Michigan governor gets boost from Detroit’s bankruptcy, but will it last?

Washington Examiner · August 7, 2013 4:00 am

Rand Paul proposes shifting Egypt aid to Detroit

Steve Contorno · August 7, 2013 4:00 am

Sens. Debbie Stabenow , D-Mich., and Carl Levin D-Mich., contended that Detroit is actually on the upswing despite a historic bankruptcy and $18 billion in debt. (AP/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan senators contend Detroit is already on the rebound

Steve Contorno · August 5, 2013 4:00 am

Detroit neighborhoods rank among the most dangerous in the country. (Getty Images/Bill Pugliano)

Beltway Confidential

The 50 most dangerous neighborhoods — a personal note

Michael Barone · August 1, 2013 4:00 am