State lawmakers at odds over best DPS rescue package

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff

Published May 11, 2016 at 4:54 PM EDT

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, speaks to reporters on the Senate floor after the Senate passed Senate Bills 710, 711, and 819 - 822, measures that would reform Detroit's public schools.

Michigan lawmakers are at odds over the best rescue package for Detroit Public Schools, including one plan that could leave the district $80 million in debt by September.

A new memo from State Treasurer Nick Khouri predicts a dark future for DPS if an agreement cannot be reached among lawmakers, with teachers missing paychecks and the district going severely into debt.

Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, joined Cynthia Canty on Stateside to explain how he hopes to reach a compromise with his colleagues.

Senator Goeff Hansen joined us on Stateside.