Attorney general says earlier call for Kilpatrick to resign wouldn't affect possible assault case.
George Hunter / The Detroit News

LANSING -- Attorney General Mike Cox has made no bones about it: He believes Kwame Kilpatrick should step down as mayor of Detroit.

But even though the state's top law enforcement official has publicly called for Kilpatrick's resignation amidst a text message scandal that resulted in perjury charges against the mayor, Cox said those statements would not have an effect if he ends up prosecuting Kilpatrick for allegedly shoving a sheriff's deputy.

The Detroit Branch NAACP is to host a forum for candidates for state representative, the judiciary and the Wayne County Commission at 6 p.m. today at East Lake Baptist Church, 12400 E. Jefferson Ave.
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Those attending the forum will have the opportunity to meet and talk to each of the candidates. Also, a panel will be assembled to ask questions of the candidates.

For information, call the Detroit Branch NAACP at 313-871-2087 or e-mail Marja Winters at mwinters@detroitnaacp.org.

Wrongly classified workers cost state
Report for Granholm finds businesses that misclassify employees hurt tax revenues.
Kathy Barks Hoffman / Associated Press

LANSING -- Michigan has a significant number of workers who are being misclassified as independent contractors, hurting tax revenues and breaking state laws, according to a report to be given today to Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

A draft copy of the report was obtained Monday by the Associated Press.