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Jack's Take

The week in Michigan politics

Michigan Public | By Zoe Clark,
Christina Shockley
Published April 25, 2012 at 7:42 AM EDT
This week we take a look at the politics behind Detroit's financial crisis
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This week we take a look at the politics behind Detroit's financial crisis

Every Wednesday, we talk with Michigan Radio's Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry about the week in state politics. This morning we take a deeper look at the politics behind Detroit's financial crisis. Mayor Dave Bing's office presented the Detroit City Council with an austere budget this week that would cut some 2500 city jobs and slash $250 million from the city's budget. We ask: will such a drastic budget actually get passed by the July 1st deadline?
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Politics & Government Jack Lessenberryweek in state politicsDave BingRick SnyderDetroit financial crisis
Zoe Clark
Zoe Clark is Michigan Public's Political Director. In this role, Clark guides coverage of the state Capitol, elections, and policy debates.
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Christina Shockley
Christina began her career in radio at Michigan Radio while a student at the University of Michigan. She was a producer and researcher for The Todd Mundt Show, and then hosted Weekend Edition.
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