Benton Harbor

People in Benton Harbor voted overwhelmingly to raise property taxes to support city services in Tuesday’s election.That’s after voters rejected a similar…

In this week in Michigan politics, Jack Lessenberry and Christina Shockley discuss the likelihood of Michigan having a part time legislature, what will…

Governor Snyder to listen for finance issues in Presidential inauguration "Governor Rick Snyder says he’ll be listening for plans to fix the nation’s…

Benton Harbor’s incoming emergency financial manager says he’ll work quickly on a plan to put the city in the black.Tony Saunders II says no kid aspires…

Benton Harbor Emergency Manager Joe Harris says he’s proud of his accomplishments in his nearly three years running the city. Harris said it was the most…

As expected, the state has replaced Benton Harbor’s emergency manager. Joe Harris has served as Benton Harbor’s emergency manager since former Governor…

Former Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed Joe Harris to run Benton Harbor’s dismal finances nearly three years ago.Then City Commissioner James…

The impact of economic problems are often likened to waves. And the waves of Michigan's economic crisis are still rolling up onto the shores in cities…

All the metal folding chairs in the building still weren't enough for the hundreds of residents who showed up at Tuesday night's public hearing.Benton…

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Emergency financial manager Joe Harris says he plans to hold public hearings in Benton Harbor on whether a special assessment…