Detroit Informer

Independent Bank announces that Senior Vice President Michael J. Stodolak has been appointed to the Arenac County Economic Development Corp.’s board of directors to serve as a committee member. Full News here – Oakland Business

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State board approves Gilbert's purchase of Greektown Casino The Forbes list billionaire, who already owns 17 downtown buildings, said Greektown Casino will be key to his overall vision for a revitalized downtown Detroit with more amenities for visitors and residents. Gilbert said he has ideas for “enhancing … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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The Detroit Board of Education is asking a Wayne County judge to hold Emergency Manager Roy Roberts in contempt of court and then require both the board and Roberts to work cooperatively in operating Detroit Public Schools. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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A day after a judge’s ruling strengthening the Detroit Public Schools board, the panel voted to reassign the district’s academic superintendent. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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A Wayne County judge today ordered Detroit Public Schools' emergency financial manager to begin consulting with the Detroit Board of Education on a host of issues, including academics, school security and temporary school closings. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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The city's Financial Advisory Board on Monday voted to impose furlough days on about 600 unionized city employees as Detroit leaders scramble to make enough cuts to stave off a state takeover. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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Detroit — A lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette to remove seven members of the Detroit Board of Education over allegations they were illegally elected has been dismissed. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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After an hour-long meeting today between U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller and DPS officials, Board of Education president LaMar Lemmons hopes the federal government is paying attention to problems in the state's largest district. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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The Boy Scouts of America’s policy excluding gay members and leaders could be up for a vote as soon today, when the organization’s national executive board meets behind closed doors under intense pressure from several sides. Full News here – freep

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As he explores a run for mayor of the City of Detroit, Mike Duggan, former CEO of Detroit Medical Center, has resigned from a position on the board of directors at Greektown Superholdings, effective Jan. 21. Full News here – Detroit Business News

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Detroit — Danialle Karmanos is stepping down from Wayne State University’s Board of Governors. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is continuing his quest to unseat seven members of the Detroit Board of Education and plans to persuade a judge to order their removal today. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is continuing his quest to unseat seven members of the Detroit Board of Education and plans to persuade a judge to order their removal today. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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A former Charles Stewart Mott Foundation board member has been re-elected to serve once again as a trustee. Full News here – Oakland Business

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Detroit — A judge on Friday ordered the Detroit Board of Education and Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts to resolve what conflicts they can and return to court next month to let the courts decide the rest. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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