“Right-to-read” suit continues
A Wayne County judge is allowing a suit against the Highland Park school district to proceed. “The suite says the district failed to comply with a state law that requires remedial assistance for students not reading at grade level in the fourth and seventh grades,” reports Michigan Radio’s Lindsay Hall. The “right-to-read” suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union last year.
Duggan supporters consider write-in campaign
Mike Duggan will announce his next steps today in the Detroit Mayoral race. Michigan Radio’s Sara Cwiek reports that Duggan’s supporters are preparing a write-in campaign for him. Duggan was ousted from the race last week when courts decided he was ineligible after filing his paperwork outside of the approved dates.
Detroit City Council President ousted
Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has been relieved of duty. Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr stripped him of his salary and authority after he failed to turn up for a final deadline Wednesday evening. Michigan Radio's Julia Field reports that Pugh is also under scrutiny after allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with a high school student.
