Saturday, May 18, 2013

Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Gov. Snyder plans to sign emergency manager bill
Posted: 12.17.2012 at 5:12 PM
0
Photo

LANSING (AP) -- Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he plans to sign a revised emergency manager bill that replaces a similar law rejected last month by voters.

The Republican governor told The Associated Press on Monday that he will review the legislation to ensure there are no significant changes and then sign it. The measure gives local governments several options, including accepting a manager, declaring bankruptcy, undergoing mediation and entering a consent decree as Detroit has done.

Meanwhile, Detroit is undergoing a 30-day financial review by the state that's expected to be completed on or about Jan. 11.

The new emergency manager law won't take effect until late March. Snyder says certain decisions on Detroit's future will be made under an existing law that gives managers fewer powers.

(Copyright ©2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Human Trafficking: It's here in the U.P.
Kelsey Niemisto  |  Yesterday at 10:25 AM  |  12 comments
Thumbnail
St. Vinny's embezzler sentenced
Dustin Bonk  |  Yesterday at 10:30 AM  |  7 comments
Thumbnail
Woman who crashed car into train pleads guilty
Friday, May 17, 2013  |  6 comments
Follow Upper Michigan's Source
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Check This Out!
Best Bets
See what the experts have to say.
Automotive
Check out the Automotive section of Best Bets.
Live Chats
Check the live chat replays and see a new one Wed.
Home & Garden
Check out the Home & Garden section of Best Bets.
ADVERTISEMENT