Twenty-eight new state lawmakers have been sworn in as members of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Among the Lansing-area lawmakers of the 2013 freshman class are Democrats Tom Cochran, Andy Schor, Sam Singh and Teresa Abed. Republican Tom Leonard represents part of Clinton and Gratiot counties.
Cochran says he’s optimistic about the coming session.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says a review team as early as this week could make a recommendation to Gov. Rick Snyder's on whether to order a takeover of the struggling city's finances.
Lansing Treasurer Amy Kraus addresses a press conference at City Hall announcing a $1.5 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for financial counseling.
The city of Lansing has announced a $1.5 million grant from a program started by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, to establish a financial empowerment center.
