Insider Intelligence

Today, before a joint House and Senate Appropriations Committee, Governor Rick Snyder and State Budget Director John Roberts presented the executive budget recommendations for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.  The overall budget recommendation totals $54.9 billion, an increase of 0.8% over last year. Beginning his presentation, the Governor addressed four challenge areas; the Flint water crisis, […]

It was announced this week that Detroit Public Schools (DPS) Emergency Manager Darnell Earley will resign, effective February 29.  In a statement, Mr. Earley said “When I was appointed to this position, Governor Snyder and I agreed that our goal was for me to be the last emergency manager appointed to DPS.  I have completed […]

On Thursday, Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) introduced two bills seeking to make reforms to Detroit Public Schools (DPS).  The legislation would create a new district known as the Detroit Community District to operate the schools.  DPS would remain only for the purpose of retiring the district’s debt.  The new district would be initially governed by […]