Michigan

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.

Michigan's attorney general announced more felony charges in the Flint water contamination crisis.

Robert D. Gordon joins the law firm of Jenner & Block as a partner in its restructuring and bankruptcy practice. He will be based in New York City.

Once-bankrupt Detroit ended fiscal 2016 with a $63 million surplus.

Wayne County, Michigan hopes to parlay positive credit news into savings on an upcoming jail project issue.

PORT AUSTIN, Mich. -- Port Austin Township residents would rather not issue bond money intended to help finance the construction of a new township hall, according to unofficial election night results.

Voters in the West Bloomfield, Mich., School District passed a $120-million bond proposal Tuesday.

A conference in Chicago weighs lessons from Detroit's bankruptcy.

Burned by its water contamination crisis, Flint wants to stick with its current water supply.

Wayne County, Mich.’s fiscal chief who played a central role in its financial recovery is leaving to launch a private equity and turnaround firm.

A settlement tied to Flint, Michigan’s water contamination crisis alone won’t tax state finances but it underscores a collective burden that poses longer term pressures, S&P Global Ratings says.