A new option for the leadership structure for the Detroit Public Schools has come out of a city council committee this afternoon, the third idea for the troubled 85,000-student district. Councilman James Tate introduced a resolution at the city council

The decision comes after hundreds of people have converged on city council over the past three weeks only to see the council avoid voting on the controversial issue. Councilman James Tate who called for a vote, said he does not support mayoral...

"Anybody that has a vested interest in kids should start lobbying ... in order to make that change." At least two of the three committee members appear willing to push the issue forward so the full council can have a say. Councilmen Andre Spivey and...

Newellton Assistant Police Chief Clarence Hall told a reporter that Clark was a good man, "a family man, a real good asset to the community. Any way he could help, he would." At the memorial service, Clark's son, James Tate, talked about how he and his...

Under contracts or raises approved this week, one legislative assistant to Councilwoman Brenda Jones tops out at $18,800, but others will earn much more. Ken Cockrel Jr.'s senior policy adviser can make up to $84,000 at $44.68 per hour, while James...

Under contracts or raises approved this week, one legislative assistant to Councilwoman Brenda Jones tops out at $18,800, but others will earn much more. Ken Cockrel Jr.'s senior policy adviser can make up to $84,000 at $44.68 per hour, while James...