Flint

Congressman Dan Kildee on his lastest initiatives

Current State — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:56:06 +0000

Last week, Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee said he supports a “Marshall Plan” for U.S. cities that are struggling to get back on their feet. The Flint Democrat says some cities need help transitioning to the “new economy.” Current State’s Mark Bashore talks with Kildee on his plan, the challenges facing Flint and Saginaw, and deficit reduction.

With Detroit facing emergency management, Flint leaders share their experience

Current State — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:56:05 +0000

A report released Tuesday afternoon by the Detroit emergency review team all but clears the way for Governor Snyder to appoint an emergency manager to take over the city’s finances. This scenario is nothing new to Flint, where, in late 2011, Governor Snyder appointed Michael Brown as emergency manager.

We speak with Brown, as well as Flint Mayor Dayne Walling, about what the experience is like and what Detroit officials can learn from it.

Michigan House Welcomes Flint's Gold Medal Boxer

Kevin Lavery — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:44:19 +0000

Members of the Michigan House of Representatives are welcoming home Flint native Claressa Shields, the first Olympic gold medalist in women’s boxing.

Embattled Samaritan: Lansing’s Michael Brown Leads Flint During Emergency

Mark Bashore — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

After a career spent addressing some notable emergencies, Lansing's Michael K. Brown has tackled the fire that is Flint.

Snyder Administration Defends Financial Reviews

Rick Pluta — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:45:50 +0000

Lawyers acting for Governor Rick Snyder have asked the state Court of Appeals to reverse lower court rulings that blocked the administration’s efforts to resolve financial crises in two cities.