The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
The city of Westland, which was awarded $670,000 through an MDOT program, will help increase the safety and ease of getting around more than 40 spots in the city.