WXYZ television in Detroit has done two parts of a series on how the state government is wasting money as it starts raising taxes.

The state police didn’t even ask for a new headquarters — but they’re getting one, and they’re paying $117 million to lease it from a friend and supporter of the Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D). He also gets a multi-million management contract on the new building.

It’s a sweetheart deal. The state could build and manage its own building for less.

Part One. Part Two.