Michigan works to create future without auto industry

The economic crisis has been so severe that Michigan, with a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, is closing eight prisons to save money. It is also canceling more than 130 road and bridge repair projects because the state cannot come up with enough money to get matching federal funds. Read more... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/10/business/economy/10michigan.html?hpw