The American Rescue Plan Act is providing $94 million in funds to Flint to improve the city, and Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s administration is seeking input from residents on how to spend it. There are four sessions planned to gather public input and decide the best areas for funding and provide … [Read more...] about How Should Flint Spend $94 Million in Stimulus Money? Residents Can Help Decide!
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Mt. Morris Twp. Clerk resigns abruptly, Board sneaks in appointment
MOUNT MORRIS TWP- The Clerk of Mount Morris Township is resigning after 24 years on the job following the corruption scandal of the current Administration. Brenda Ashley, Democrat, just won her re-election in 2020 to a four year term. Now, she is resigning after a new wave of … [Read more...] about Mt. Morris Twp. Clerk resigns abruptly, Board sneaks in appointment
$824 Million in Incentives approved for GM’s Electric Vehicle and Battery Plants in Michigan
The approval of $824 million in assistance and incentives by Michigan’s economic development board to go toward the building of electric vehicle and battery plants by General Motors in Michigan will create as many as 4,000 new jobs. The automaker plans to invest up to $4 billion on converting and … [Read more...] about $824 Million in Incentives approved for GM’s Electric Vehicle and Battery Plants in Michigan
Michigan Tax Revenue Influx Expected
After Friday’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference on Friday, the Michigan Department of Treasury is anticipating $1.72 billion more in revenue this year and $1.4 billion next year. Twice a year, the group of government officials and state economists meet to determine how much revenue to expect. … [Read more...] about Michigan Tax Revenue Influx Expected
Republican Michigan Legislature Approves Tougher Voter ID Requirements
The Republican members of the Michigan House has approved legislation for voting regulation measures. The legislation puts in measures for Voter ID requirements and prohibiting the mailing of absentee ballots. The bill introduced, Senate Bill 303, will require absentee ballot recipients to provide … [Read more...] about Republican Michigan Legislature Approves Tougher Voter ID Requirements
Michigan Senate Narrowly Passed Election Reform Bills
The Michigan GOP legislators have passed sweeping election reform bills to the Michigan Senate. The bills that were introduced would strengthen regulation of voter files, election equipment, and the allocation of funds for more training for election officials. The bills were widely supported by … [Read more...] about Michigan Senate Narrowly Passed Election Reform Bills
GOP State Representative Demands Change in Leadership at Michigan’s Unemployment Office
Michigan Republican State Rep. David Martin has released a public statement insisting that the head of the Michigan Unemployment office, Director Liza Estlund Olson, resign from her position immediately. Michigan State Rep. David Martin said “Last month – 18 months into the pandemic and 10 months … [Read more...] about GOP State Representative Demands Change in Leadership at Michigan’s Unemployment Office
Governor Whitmer helps 1300 Afghan refugees and allies ease into Michigan
Michigan leaders are working with federal authorities to help ease the transition of 1300 Afghan refugees and allies into the state. “We urge everyone to join us in welcoming these Afghan families to Michigan and ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed,” Whitmer said. “We will continue … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer helps 1300 Afghan refugees and allies ease into Michigan
Genesee County Redistricting Commission Announced
GENESEE COUNTY MI- The district lines of the Genesee County Commission for the next ten years now falls into the lap of the Genesee County Apportionment Commission that is made up of County Treasurer Deb Cherry (D), Republican Chair Matt Smith (R), County Clerk John Gleason (D), Prosecutor David … [Read more...] about Genesee County Redistricting Commission Announced
Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22
More than nine million vaccines administered as new COVID cases fall to one-year low. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22