Emergency Manager

Maureen Stapleton of the Public Lighting Commission makes a point to members of Detroit City Council during their meeting on Tuesday. (credit: Pat Sweeting/WWJ)

Lawsuit: Detroit City Council Is Meeting Illegally

A community activist says council has not received written permission by Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr that would allow them to meet.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/02

Opponents Of Mich.’s New Emergency Manager Law Sue

A lawsuit filed Thursday wants to stop Michigan’s new emergency manager law, claiming it is unconstitutional and violates the federal Voting Rights Act.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28

Snyder: ‘Everyone Likes Change Until It Affects You’

Speaking at “Pancakes & Politics” the governor acknowledged that he’s made some unpopular decisions — but said he has no regrets.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28

Roy Roberts - Detroit Public Schools - Emergency Financial Manager. (File Photo)

Detroit Public Schools’ Emergency Manager To Fire Superintendent

The state-appointed emergency manager for the Detroit Public Schools says he’ll fire a superintendent and make other changes to exert control over academic policies.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28

Detroit Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Emergency Financial Manager Officially On The Job In Detroit

Bankruptcy attorney Kevyn Orr is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/25

Detroit EFM Kevyn Orr, left, talks to reports on his first day at work in Detroit. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Orr Begins Work As Detroit’s Emergency Manager

Bankruptcy attorney and turnaround specialist Kevyn Orr arrived downtown Detroit this morning for his first day on the job as emergency financial manager.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/25

Jesse Jackson (Credit: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Jesse Jackson: Detroit EFM Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

The Reverend Jesse Jackson was in Detroit today — arguing against the appointment of an Emergency Financial Manager in the city.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/22

Jesse Jackson (credit: B. Sevald/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jesse Jackson Joins Fight Against Detroit Emergency Manager

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling for mass demonstrations and court action to oppose the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit’s finances.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/19

Detroit EFM Kevyn Orr, right, and Gov. Rick Snyder talk to Vickie Thomas (credit: WWJ)

Embarrassed Detroit EFM Orr Says Taxes Are Paid

Saying the situation was “quite embarrassing,” Detroit’s new emergency financial manager says he has taken care of a pair of tax liens against his Maryland home.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/18