(12/05/12) - An Ingham County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging state appointed emergency financial managers.
"I don't believe the ruling is consistent with Michigan case law, the Michigan constitution or the Michigan compiled laws. I do have a lot of respect for the judge. I understand she gave a lot of thought, time and energy to it, but I respectfully disagree," says Detroit-based attorney Herb Sanders.
He argued the case in court Wednesday.
The motion, filed by attorneys for elected officials in Michigan cities, Flint included, as part of a lawsuit alleging emergency financial managers were wrongly appointed under Public Act 72.
The argument is that the law was permanently repealed when Public Act 4 was signed into law.
Public Act 4 was nixed entirely, by voters, in November.
Because it was completely rejected, Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said the former law survived and remains in effect.
Aquilina said voters left no room to save any portion of Public Act 4 and she will not save it, either.
Flint's EFM Ed Kurtz, confirms he has received notice from the department of treasury that the judge ruled in the state's favor. An appeal is expected.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:58:23 GMT
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:57:16 GMT
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:44:54 GMT
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:21:36 GMT
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:34:40 GMT
(06/18/13) -- We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in mid-Michigan. When a veteran of three wars returns to his Owosso home, he might not
We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in Mid-Michigan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:32:44 GMT
(06/18/13) - A fishing trip on the Saginaw Bay has turned deadly, Tuesday. The body of a 14-year-old was recovered early Tuesday morning along Kilarney Beach Road, in Bangor Township. The two men who
A fun day fishing on the Saginaw Bay, turned deadly, Monday.
