Michigan

Pontiac and Lincoln Park, two Michigan cities, gain control over their internal operations and finances.

Wayne County works to reach agreement with Rock Ventures over jail project and solve tax problem.

Detroit will sell 36 city-owned parcels of land for the Gordie Howe bridge project.

The sales tax breaks on car trade-ins comes at too great a price for the state.

The budget for the next fiscal year increases spending on public safety and a stalled jail project.

The cost is tied to water costs under current contract and covering its KWA bond obligation.

Moody's says the legislation will be credit positive for school districts and the state.

Prefunding would help local governments begin to tackle mounting retiree benefit costs, the report said.

The tax revenue could also be used to make up shortfalls in pension or bond payments.

The downgrade affected $38.4 million of general obligation debt.

The city council wants more time to decide on Flint's long term water plan.

Lawsuit seeks to force a vote on the $34.5 million public funding portion of the Pistons deal.

CIty Council members delayed voting on a proposal by the city’s mayor that would extend the contract for 30-years.

The Midwest Economy Index declined to 0.51 in May from 0.72 in April, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said Friday.

Legislation to overhaul retirement benefits for Michigan teachers will make it easier to predict pension costs, S&P said.

Wayne County, Michigan has two proposals to finish a partially built, bond-financed jail project

The Detroit Public Schools Community District plans to cut more than 60 jobs .

Michigan lawmakers approved fundamental changes to retirement benefits for teachers.

Detroit approved $34.5 million in borrowing to finance the Detroit Pistons' move back to the city.

The Michigan Senate and House approved changes to the teachers’ pension system as part of a state budget deal.