Bankruptcy hearings begin
Municipal bankruptcy hearings began yesterday in Detroit. Federal Judge Stephen Rhodes says the bankruptcy process will progress in federal court. Michigan Radio’s Kate Wells reports that Detroit city workers and retirees were hoping to argue the case against cutting pensions in state court.
State Senate finished with Medicaid draft
A state Senate work group has released a plan to expand Medicaid in Michigan. The group has worked for weeks since the state Senate adjourned for summer recess. Michigan Radio’s Jake Neher reports that “officials in Governor Rick Snyder’s administration are already embracing the revised plan.”
Detroit could get new sports complex
Michigan economic officials are supporting plans for a new sports arena in Detroit. Michigan Radio’s Rick Pluta reports “The project includes a new hockey arena for the Detroit Red Wings. It would be within walking distance of the city’s football and baseball stadiums.”
