Flashpoint 11/7/21: Hiring people leaving prison could be answer for short-staffed employers; Election Day takeaways

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DETROIT – Though local turnout was fairly low on Election Day last Tuesday, the decisions of voters are bringing in quite a bit of change -- including a near full overhaul of the Detroit City Council.

Also this week, the Detroit City Council voted to approve a change of venue of one of Detroit’s signature events, the Grand Prix.

On Sunday, we also discussed a new proposal introduced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that focuses on finding employment for people getting out of prison. The hope? Employers struggling with staff shortages can also benefit.

You can watch each individual segment below, or watch the whole episode in the video above.

Segment One

Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix

Segment Two

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

Segment Three

Adolph Mongo, Adolph Mongo & Associates; Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research & Communications



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Devin Scillian is equally at home on your television, on your bookshelf, and on your stereo. Devin anchors the evening newscasts for Local 4. Additionally, he moderates Flashpoint, Local 4's Sunday morning news program. He is also a best-selling author of children's books, and an award-winning musician and songwriter.

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