News and Information

News and Information

January 2021
Jan252021
Public can comment on Michigan Dam Safety Task Force draft recommendations at online meeting Wednesday
Jan252021
Elder Abuse Task Force Announces New Online Trainings on the Signs of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve Miller Road in the city of Kalamazoo
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve N. Michigan Avenue in Saginaw County's Carrollton Township
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve Three Mile Road in the city of Sault Ste. Marie
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve Maple Street in the city of Big Rapids
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve Rickett Road in the city of Brighton
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve E. Main Street in the city of Milan
Jan252021
Three northern Michigan men arraigned in 2019 Pigeon River Country elk poaching case
Jan252021
MSHDA Board approves resolutions for two affordable housing developments
Jan252021
Jan252021
Governor Whitmer Announces Appointments to Bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve E. Breitung Avenue in Dickinson County
Jan252021
MDOT seeks public comment on 2021-2025 transportation program
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS highlight state's successes in helping families gain greater access to food; Priority becomes even more important due to COVID-19
Jan252021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will improve S. Kalamazoo Avenue in the city of Marshall
Jan232021
MDHHS reiterates importance of COVID-19 testing as more cases of B.1.1.7 variant detected at U-M and in Wayne County resident
Jan222021
Online gaming and sports betting are now live in Michigan as Sen. Hertel places first wager
Jan222021
MiCorps volunteer stream cleanup and monitoring grants available
Jan222021
Governor Whitmer Announces Elizabeth Hertel as Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Jan222021
Federal Court Rules 1992 Term Limits Amendment to Michigan Constitution Was Lawful
Jan222021
Ten employers cited in latest round of COVID-19 workplace safety violations
Jan222021
A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Leon Almond, #138779
Jan222021
Indoor Dining Reopens February 1; Caution and Focus on Enhanced Ventilation Recommended
Concessions and personal services also allowed under new MDHHS epidemic order
Jan222021
AG Nessel, Kalamazoo Prosecutor Getting Announce Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cold Cases
Jan222021
First Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Saves Millions in Annual Funding for Schools, First Responders
Jan212021
MPSC releases guidance on implementation of PURPA after Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order 872
Jan212021
Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition in Federal Lawsuit to Protect Tipped Workers
Jan212021
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $641.25M Flint Water Settlement
Jan212021
Ending Homelessness in Michigan' report illustrates the state of homelessness in Michigan
Jan212021
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup
Jan212021
Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS announce food assistance recipients will see additional benefits by end of January; Fifteen percent increase in payments will help families cope with pandemic
Jan212021
A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Jimmy Hollowell, #137948
Jan212021
Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming virtual meetings
Jan212021
MDHHS, Washtenaw County Health Department identify two more COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant cases linked to earlier case; Individuals who were infected are associated with University of Michigan, which is working with health officials to limit the spread
Jan212021
More than 1 Million Michiganders Obtained 2021 Health Coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace and the Healthy Michigan Plan
Jan202021
Gaming Control Board approves Lac Vieux Desert tribe for Jan. 22 online sports betting launch
Jan202021
MDARD begins hemp sampling under new state plan
Jan202021
$5,000 Lifetime MYLSF Scholarship Award Application Deadline for the 2021 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship is May 15, 2021
Jan202021
Michigan Civil Rights Commission Issues Statement on Day of Racial Healing
Jan202021
Canton Township Man Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Election Law Violation
Jan202021
Beech leaf disease added to Michigan's invasive species watch list
Jan202021
2021 Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 6
Jan192021
MDHHS issues guidance encouraging colleges and universities to require COVID-19 testing for on- and off-campus students
Jan192021
Michigan Gaming Control Board authorizes online gaming, sports betting to begin Jan. 22
Jan192021
MDOT virtual public meeting Jan. 26 to discuss US-23 and US-23 connector improvements through the city of Standish
Jan192021
DNR seeks input on comprehensive strategy for more than 4 million acres of public lands
Jan192021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will support 2,200 new jobs in Detroit
Jan192021
Jan192021
10 Cents a Meal Grants Awarded to 138 Statewide Applicants
Jan192021
Governor Whitmer Announces the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to Jumpstart the State's Economy and End the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan192021
LARA Director and State Fire Marshal Urge Fire Safety During National Community Risk Reduction Week
Jan192021
Braille services and resources available to support blind or visually impaired Michiganders
Jan192021
UIA Update: Michigan begins PUA and PEUC unemployment payments
Jan192021
Gov. Whitmer announces transportation economic development grant that will support 2,200 new jobs in Detroit
Jan192021
Governor Whitmer Proclaims January 19 as Day of Racial Healing
Jan192021
Marijuana Regulatory Agency Issues Final Recommendations of the Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup
Jan192021
Liquor License and Permits Suspended for Businesses in Mt. Pleasant, Plymouth and Bitely for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order - Bringing Total to 37 Since September
Jan192021
MDHHS launches paid media campaign to inform Michiganders about safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
Jan192021
21 shipments of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine impacted due to temperature issues during shipment by distributor
Jan172021
MDCR Director James E. White Issues Statement Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021
Jan172021
MDOT is naming snowplows and everyone can help
Jan162021
MDHHS identifies first Michigan case of new COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.7. in Washtenaw County
Jan152021
Administration, Fiscal Agencies Reach Consensus on Revenue Estimates
Jan152021
Deer Private Land Assistance Network grant application period open
Jan152021
AG Nessel's Office Files Response with SCOTUS in Last-Standing Lawsuit That Seeks to Overturn Election Results
Jan152021
Gov. Whitmer, Gov. Evers, and Gov. Walz: Trump Administration Must Purchase More Vaccines, Allow States to Purchase Directly
Jan152021
AG Nessel, Department of Civil Rights File Appeals to Protect Residents from Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Jan152021
Grand Traverse County Court Sentences Former Jail Administrator to Prison for Misconduct in Office, Other Charges
Jan152021
Virtual public meeting Jan. 27 for M-3 (Gratiot Avenue) project in Macomb County
Jan152021
DNR seeks to fill vacancies on UP Citizens' Advisory Councils
Jan142021
Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate launches website to highlight actions toward justice
Jan142021
Nine Indicted on Criminal Charges in Flint Water Crisis Investigation
Jan142021
AG Nessel Issues Statement Following Announcement by SG Hammoud, Flint Criminal Investigation Team
Jan142021
Iosco County Child Care Group Home License Summarily Suspended
Jan132021
New MDHHS Epidemic Order Allows Indoor Group Exercise, Non-Contact Sports
Jan132021
Auto Insurance Virtual Town Hall Offered to Michigan Consumers
Jan132021
MDE Approves DPSCD to Provide Alternative Route to Teacher Licensure
Jan132021
AG Nessel joins 50 Attorneys General in Condemning Attack on U.S. Capitol
Jan132021
Nessel Joins Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Pushing FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
Jan132021
DNR hiring for 2021 conservation officer academy
Jan122021
Schools can still take HVAC survey, qualify for help to reduce harmful aerosol transmissions
Jan122021
Detroit casinos produce nearly $639 million in aggregate revenue during 2020
Jan122021
Treasury: Scammers Using Fake Letters in Collections Scam
Jan122021
MDOT virtual public meeting Jan. 21 to discuss M-29 improvements in St. Clair County
Jan122021
MDARD announces Jamie Zmitko-Somers as new Agriculture Development Division Director
Jan122021
Liquor License and Permits Suspended for Businesses in Battle Creek, Detroit, and Flint for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order
Jan122021
MDOT to host public hearing on I-375 project in Detroit
Jan122021
U.S. HHS Grants Governor Whitmer's Request to Release Vaccines Being Held Back by the Trump Administration
Jan122021
DNR and Van Buren County expand state park by 17 acres
Jan122021
Snowmobiler involved in Chippewa County crash dies at hospital
Jan122021
Grand Haven Psychologist's License Suspended
Jan112021
Dam Safety Task Force to meet online Wednesday
Jan112021
Gov. Whitmer declares January 2021 Radon Action Month
Jan112021
Statewide risk-limiting election audit process to begin at 11 a.m.
Jan112021
MDOT announces new Office of Rail director
Jan112021
Michigan Women's Commission to Hold Virtual Public Meeting January 26, 2021
Jan112021
AG Nessel Recognizes Efforts of Special Unit on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Jan112021
MDE Offers Grants to Support the Development of Future Proud Michigan Educators
Jan112021
Jan112021
Governor Whitmer Requests Authorization to Directly Purchase up to 100,000 Doses of the Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine for the State of Michigan
Jan112021
Gov. Whitmer receives recommendations from Food Security Council
Jan112021
Governor Whitmer: Banning Guns at the Capitol is the Right thing to do
Jan112021
Attorney General Nessel: Commission's Open Carry Ban at Capitol is 'Not Enough'
Jan112021
Gov. Whitmer receives recommendations from Food Security Council
Jan112021
AG Nessel Reacts to Court Rulings in Election Lawsuits
Jan112021
UIA Update: Michigan begins paying $300 supplemental benefit payments
Jan112021
Governor Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Two U.S. Capitol Police Officers
Jan112021
Gov. Whitmer, AG Nessel, State Officials Commend Bar and Restaurant Owners for Compliance with COVID-19 Emergency Health Orders
Jan092021
Governor Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Master Sergeant Jeffrey Saum
Jan082021
MDHHS Guidance Encourages Schools to Safely Offer In-Person Instruction Michigan's Children Need to Succeed
Jan082021
Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Review provides recommendations to EGLE
Jan082021
Eight Workplaces Fined in Latest Round of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Citations
Jan082021
DNR pilot project clears the way for winter fishing access
Jan082021
MDCR Director James E. White Commends Kalamazoo City Commission Decision to Fund Assessment of the City's DEI Efforts
Jan082021
State Superintendent Supports New Guidance to Return to In-Person Learning
Jan082021
Felony Charges Filed Against Man for Allegedly Making Bomb Threat at Michigan Capitol Building
Jan082021
MDCR Director James E. White Commends Washtenaw County Statement on Equity and Inclusion, Non-Discrimination Policy
Jan082021
U.P. Energy Task Force to meet online Monday
Jan082021
Long-time Capital Insider Retires From State Government
Jan082021
Mechanics can register online for testing through Jan. 15 before temporary pause to online test registration
Jan082021
Attorney General Nessel Issues Statement on Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer
Jan082021
Treasury: Business Taxpayers Reminded About Wage Statement and Income Record Form Due Dates
Jan082021
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces Grant Opportunities for County Fairs
Jan072021
Attorney General Nessel Cautions Seniors and Senior Living Facilities About Stimulus Payments
Jan072021
Porcupine Mountains Ski Area temporarily closed for chair lift inspections
Jan072021
Authorities Arrest Man for Allegedly Making Bomb Threat at Michigan Capitol Building
Jan072021
Extended deer season in metro Detroit lets archery hunters take aim through Jan. 31
Jan072021
Michigan and Illinois Sign Agreement to Advance Invasive Carp Prevention Project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam
Jan072021
Michigan and Illinois Sign Agreement to Advance Invasive Carp Prevention Project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam
Jan072021
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity
Jan072021
AG's Office Begins Development of Address Confidentiality Program for Survivors of Crimes
Jan062021
Wastewater infrastructure financing applications due Jan. 31; $500 million available
Jan062021
Michigan speeding up vaccinations; ranks 11th in the nation for the number of first doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine administered
Jan062021
Michiganders over age 65, some frontline essential workers can receive safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday
Michigan entering next phase for COVID-19 vaccinations
Jan062021
MRA's Social Equity Program Announces January Education and Outreach Session, Featuring Maurice Morton
Jan052021
Michigan's election was secure and fair, and the results are accurate
Jan052021
Consumer Advisory: Several Sportmix Pet Food Products Recalled for Potentially Fatal Levels of Aflatoxin
Jan052021
MDOT opens public comment period on I-375 improvement project in Detroit
Jan052021
Library of Michigan Announces 2021 Michigan Notable Book Awards
Jan052021
MDHHS issues more citations to maintain momentum in preventing spread of COVID-19
Most establishments continue doing their part by following the order
Jan052021
MDCR Director James E. White Commends Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Plan to End Cash Bail
Jan052021
Governor Whitmer Proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Jan052021
Governor Whitmer Appoints Three to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission
Jan052021
Nessel Joined Series of Multistate Efforts During Last Month of 2020  
Jan052021
Department of Attorney General Updates Human Trafficking Website
Jan042021
It's easier for Michiganders to 'Mask Up, Mask Right' with free KN95 face coverings to protect them from COVID-19
Jan042021
New MDARD emergency order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June 2021
Jan042021
Governor Whitmer Signs Additional Bills Expanding Criminal Justice Reform in Michigan
Jan042021
MDOT virtual public meeting Jan. 13 to discuss US-23 Flex Route extension project in Livingston County
Jan042021
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Jail Reforms into Law
Jan042021
US District Judge Denies Motion to Overturn Election
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