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December 2019
Dec242019
A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Steven Johnson, #146529

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 to consider the possible parole of Steven Johnson, #146529.  It will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Handlon Michigan Training Center; Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan.

Dec242019
A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Roy Lundy, Jr., #112989

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 to consider the possible parole of Roy Lundy, Jr., #112989.  It will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Handlon Michigan Training Center; Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan.

Dec232019
Media Advisory: EGLE offers overview of response, cleanup efforts for toxic material in Madison Heights
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Department of State, State Police investigators nab Bay City auto dealer for fraudulent vehicle sale
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Process to open segment 2 of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County begins Friday, Dec. 27
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AG Nessel Charges Carmack With Felony
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Benson announces Adam Reames as legislative policy director
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Board of State Canvassers to meet Friday, Dec. 27
Dec202019
MDOT to close Second Avenue overpass above I-94 in Detroit on Saturday for safety
Dec202019
MDOT delaying construction of the new M-13/M-84 (Lafayette Street) bridge in Bay City
Dec202019
LARA Revokes Registration of Royal Funeral Home in Battle Creek
Dec202019
Highway-railroad grade crossing surface repair award recipients announced for 2020
Dec202019
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation Legalizing Sports Betting in Michigan; Revenue Supports School Aid Fund and First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund
Dec202019
Michigan Businesses to Receive Tax Reduction Ahead of Schedule
Dec202019
DNR recommends $4.6 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to support park improvements
Dec202019
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Into Law
Dec202019
AG Nessel Issues Consumer Alert on Credit Card Reader Scam
Dec202019
MDHHS acting to increase support for estimated 2,700 families; Families that receive child support and cash assistance soon to get up to $200 a month
Dec202019
State Fire Marshal Urges Fire Safety This Holiday Season
Dec202019
Benton Harbor Community Members Encouraged to Take Survey About School District
Dec202019
Secretary Benson: Significant progress made in 2019 strengthening democracy, improving customer service
Dec192019
Michigan reaches two-year milestone as national leader in response to PFAS in drinking water
Dec192019
MPSC approves agreements between Consumers Energy and suppliers of solar, wind power
Dec192019
Year in Review: MPSC helps state adapt amid changes in energy and telecommunications in Michigan
Dec192019
EGLE offers grants of up to $70,000 for EV fast chargers
Dec192019
Bridge deck warning system, roundabouts highlight a year of MDOT safety projects
Dec192019
MDHHS seeking feedback during series of local town halls on opioids
Dec192019
Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings
Dec192019
New tax credit allocations invest $12.6 million in affordable housing from U.P. to Detroit and points in between
Dec192019
'Tis the season: Practice safe snow removal
Dec192019
Gov. Whitmer Vetoes House Bills That Threatened Wildlife, Agriculture Industry, Equal Opportunity
Dec192019
State Prison Population Continues to Fall
Dec182019
Department of State Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force delivers recommendations on youth engagement
Dec182019
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Dec182019
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Dec182019
Michigan Civil Rights Commission Extends Deadline for Applications for Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights Post to Dec. 31, 2019
Dec182019
Three more elk poached in northern Michigan; DNR seeks information
Dec182019
Treasury: Prepare Today for the 2020 Filing Season
Dec182019
State awards $3.6 million for invasive species projects
Dec182019
Nessel Urges Consumers to Protect Their Children From Hazardous Toys This Holiday Season With the 2019 Dangerous Toys Guide
Dec182019
Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force Focused on Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty
Dec172019
Video: Baking Cookies for Santa with Michigan Ingredients
Dec172019
Task Force on Women in Sports to be funded independently
Dec172019
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Bench
Dec172019
Treasury: Use Caution when Depending on Tax Refunds to Pay for Large Holiday Purchases
Dec172019
Northbound I-475 in Genesee County to remain closed through the winter; construction resumes in spring 2020
Dec172019
Secretary of State offices to close for holidays
Dec172019
Michigan Goes After Opioid Distributors; Files Lawsuit Under Michigan Drug Dealer Liability Act
Dec172019
Whitmer: Ford Motor Company investment in Michigan creating 3,000 jobs and extending state's leadership in design and production of autonomous and electric vehicles
Dec172019
Governor Whitmer Statement on PFAS Provisions in Final FY2020 NDAA
Dec172019
MRA Recalls Marijuana Product for Failed Vitamin E Acetate Testing
Dec172019
Governor Whitmer Calls on President Trump to Support and Invest in the Great Lakes Region, Soo Locks, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Dec172019
MDHHS prepares to transform technology system that tracks performance of state's child welfare system; Department seeking bids for first phase of important project
Dec162019
Liquor Licensees Reminded of Regulations to Keep it Safe for Patrons Over the Holidays
Dec162019
Continued winter storm cleanup impacts recreational trails
Dec162019
Gov. Whitmer, A.G. Nessel Remind Consumers of Pricing Protections During Holiday Shopping Season
Dec162019
Attorney General Nessel Partners with DHHS Inspector General to Stop Extensive Fraud Scheme
Dec162019
Michigan awarded $1.65 million hereditary cancer grant by CDC
Dec162019
Secretary Benson visiting Israel with bipartisan delegation
Dec162019
Late antlerless firearm deer hunt in southern Alpena County planned for January 2020
Dec162019
News Digest - Week of Dec. 16, 2019: Winter animal tracks, state park business ventures, invasive yellow floating heart
Dec132019
Treat Dreams Recalls Frozen Dessert Products Due to Undeclared Allergens
Dec132019
AG Nessel Instrumental in Helping Cut SEMCO Energy Gas Company's Rate Increase by 50%?
Dec132019
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends $25 million to enhance public outdoor recreation
Dec132019
Gov. Whitmer Sends Letter to Trump Administration Welcoming Refugee Resettlement in Michigan
Dec132019
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends $25 million to enhance public outdoor recreation
Dec132019
NRC honors Thomas Bailey for lifetime commitment to conservation and outdoor recreation
Dec122019
EGLE issues status update on Aquila Back Forty mine project permitting process
Dec122019
Better Than 30
Dec122019
Michigan begins collection of PFAS containing firefighting foam under $1.4M disposal program
Dec122019
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Into Law
Dec122019
Governor Whitmer Appoints Shirley R. Stancato to Wayne State University's Board of Governors
Dec122019
Board of State Canvassers to meet Dec. 13
Dec122019
Shoreline protection work continues at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Dec122019
Community Engagement Advisory Committee for Benton Harbor Area Schools Launches Website
Dec122019
AG Nessel Investigating Kent County Online Drop Shippers Selling Wireless Earphones
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Tests at Detroit Bulk Storage site show Detroit River water meets all quality standards
Dec112019
Detroit casinos post 5.6 percent year-over-year aggregate revenue increase for November
Dec112019
EGLE offers grants for new diesel engines, alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles and equipment
Dec112019
M-55 Cooley Bridge work wrapping up, detour to be lifted Thursday
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Island Lake Road closures planned for Dexter viaduct railroad bridge work
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Trustees seek Kalamazoo River restoration ideas as part of proposed $25 million agreement with NCR Corporation
Dec112019
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Dec112019
MI AG Nessel Leads Call for Fentanyl to Remain a Schedule I Drug
Dec112019
EPA and Justice Department Announce $245 Million Agreement for Cleanup at the Allied Paper Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund Site
Dec112019
Governor Whitmer Urges Senate to Move on Manoogian Distracted Driving Bill
Dec102019
Michigan Sees Dramatic Growth In Early College Participation, Success
Dec102019
MSU Extension educator to lead chronic wasting disease outreach efforts
Dec102019
News Digest - Week of Dec. 9, 2019: Lake shoreline learning, NRC in west Michigan, grant workshops
Dec102019
MI AG Nessel Outlines PFAS Settlement Framework for State, Plainfield & Algoma Townships, and Wolverine Worldwide
Dec092019
EGLE's Know It Before You Throw It named Recycling Campaign of the Year by Waste Dive
Dec092019
M-24/Turrill Road signal in Lapeer to begin flash mode by Dec. 12
Dec092019
Michigan's Parent Dashboard Hits An Impressive Milestone
Dec092019
MDHHS prepares Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries for work requirements with new letters outlining steps for compliance; Enrollees can report work activities online or via toll-free number
Dec092019
I-94 lane closure between Elm Avenue and West Avenue in Jackson begin Wednesday
Dec092019
Nessel Urges FTC to Strengthen Online Protections for Children
Dec062019
Testing affirms below-background radiation levels at site of Detroit River materials collapse
Dec062019
MPSC approves $19.9M rate increase for SEMCO Energy Gas Co.
Dec062019
MPSC accepts parts of Upper Peninsula Power Co.'s integrated resource plan, recommends changes
Dec062019
Traffic signal installation on M-72 at Williamsburg Road/Elk Lake Road starts next week
Dec062019
Roundabout at Blair Townhall Road added to 2021 M-37 center left-turn lane project
Dec062019
Marijuana Regulatory Agency to Hold Public Meeting in Flint on Monday
Dec062019
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces new initiative aimed at job training for Michigan vets during two-day Silicon Valley mission
Dec062019
Community Engagement Advisory Committee for Benton Harbor Area Schools Holding Outreach Meetings
Dec062019
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec062019
Gov. Whitmer Files Brief in Supreme Court Regarding State Funding of Nonpublic Schools
Dec062019
MI AG Nessel Charges Former Credit Union Teller with Embezzlement from Elderly Customer
Dec062019
More than 11,000 blind, visually impaired Michiganders receive services over 50-year span
Dec052019
Number of renewable energy installations up by 57% in Michigan in 2018
Dec052019
MDHHS staff from throughout Michigan collecting holiday gifts for children in foster care through Operation Good Cheer
Dec052019
Looking for property? DNR public land auction starts Tuesday
Dec052019
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Dec052019
Strampel Permanently Surrenders License to Practice Medicine; Ordered to Pay $35,000 Fine
Dec052019
State Advisory Council on Aging releases report on innovation in aging services from communities around Michigan
Dec042019
Governor Whitmer Appoints Renee Knake to Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Dec042019
Extended deer season in metro Detroit lets archery hunters take aim through Jan. 31
Dec042019
Secretary of State St. Ignace office will close Dec. 13 for move to new location
Dec042019
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Into Law
Dec042019
MDHHS presents new approach to strengthen behavioral health at joint legislative hearing
Dec042019
Public meeting in Newaygo Dec. 12 for changes on M-37
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U.P. Energy Task Force to meet Dec. 10 in Marquette
Dec032019
Rogers City DDA secures $65,000 EGLE grant for proposed downtown boutique hotel & cottages
Dec032019
Secretary Benson continues post-election audit pilot program
Dec032019
Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS Urge Legislature to Delay Costly Changes to Healthy Michigan Plan that May Now be Ruled Illegal
Dec032019
Saginaw Chippewa and State of Michigan to begin co-management of Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
Dec032019
Michigan State Police Trooper Sentenced for Assault on Female Colleague
Dec032019
Former Livingston County Judge Pleads Guilty to Perjury
Dec032019
Gov. Whitmer announces texting option for sexual assault survivors to receive counseling support
Dec032019
Rockford Bus Driver Selected As 2019 Education Support Staff Professional of the Year
Dec032019
It's not too late: Michiganders urged to get flu vaccine before the holidays
Dec032019
Two Detroit vehicle dealerships under summary suspensions close
Dec022019
EGLE signs Consent Order with Viant Medical to end its use of ethylene oxide
Dec022019
State Police Seeks Participants for National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest
Dec022019
Starting today, Michigan eliminates prior authorization for medications used to treat opioid use disorders
Dec022019
I-94 lane closures between M-60 and West Avenue in Jackson begin Wednesday
Dec022019
Governor Whitmer Joins Congresswomen Stevens, Slotkin to Encourage Michiganders to Get Covered During Open Enrollment
Dec022019
Gov. Whitmer announces statewide FAFSA Challenge
Dec022019
MDHHS one of only five agencies nationally to receive federal grant to prevent child abuse/neglect deaths, injuries
Dec022019
Benson announces beginning of online voter registration and availability of eNotary services in Michigan
Dec022019
MI AG Nessel Encourages FTC to Curb Abusive Non-compete Clauses
Dec022019
Public open house Dec. 17 to discuss M-15 improvements at Clark Street in Davison
Dec022019
Nonprofits receive $870,000 in MIOSHA training grants for worker safety and health
Dec022019
They're big, orange, and have flashing lights - yet drivers still hit them
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