Updated: Friday, 15 Apr 2011, 12:24 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 11:35 PM EDT
myFOXDetroit.com Staff Writer
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) - Thousands of union workers rallied in Lansing this week accusing Governor Rick Snyder and Republicans of attacking the middle class. The governor calls it "shared sacrifice". They're not so sure.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is warning that the state will take over if the city can't balance its budget. It's a financial mess that has one councilmember calling on Washington for a bailout.
Plus, taking aim at Michigan's open carry law. Supporters want more folks to pack heat, but it has a lot of people on edge and uneasy.
Joining Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton on the panel to discuss these topics are Lansing Mayor and former Democratic nominee for governor Virg Bernero, Republican State Representative Chuck Moss, who is chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Detroit City Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins and Rick Ector, owner of Rick's Firearm Academy.
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