Calumet awarded $33,000 to make downtown building improvements
Calumet will take a big step forward in its neighborhood conservation and renewal strategy using a $33,000 housing development fund grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Michigan Agency for Energy: Nominations now open for Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards
The Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) today noted that nominations are now open for the third annual Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards. Organized by Michigan Saves, the Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards honor Michigan organizations and individuals for their commitment to a brighter energy consumption future for Michigan.
LARA Summarily Suspends Cass County Child Care Group Home License
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS), issued an order of summary suspension and notice of intent to revoke the license of a Cass County group child care home provider, Julie Pellow, #DG140067633, 28805 Fairlane, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047. This action resulted from a recent complaint investigation of the group child care home
First Action by President Trump Means More Expensive Mortgages for Millions of Homeowners
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent executive action that will lead to more expensive home mortgage payments for millions of Americans.
MDEQ Responds to Dingell’s Concerns about Downriver Water Quality
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) responded to U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s January 17th letter seeking answers about the water quality in many Downriver communities. Last week, Dingell’s office received reports of both people and their pets becoming ill after drinking water with discoloration, taste and odor issues. MDEQ Director C. Heidi Grether wrote that the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) continues to conduct expanded testing to ensure the water is safe, and provided water testing results and health guidance for affected residents.
Dingell Seeks Answers on Downriver Water Quality Concerns
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to Governor Rick Snyder and Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) CEO Sue F. McCormick regarding recent reports of odor, taste and discoloration issues in the tap water in many Downriver communities. Over the weekend, Dingell’s office received reports of both people and their pets becoming ill after drinking the discolored water. Dingell is seeking information about the source of the discoloration and steps that are being taken to ensure the water is safe
Dingell Appointed to House Committee on Energy & Commerce
Recently elected to her second term serving Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was appointed by her colleagues yesterday evening to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) in the 115th Congress. The influential E&C Committee has broad jurisdiction over issues including commerce and trade, energy policy, environmental quality, telecommunications, consumer protections, automotive safety and health care.
Greater Realtors Donates Medical Service Dog to Veteran
Southfield, MI: The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR), the top local association of REALTORS® in the state of Michigan, held its second annual “Gives Thanks” party on November 18 at Punch Bowl Social Detroit. The party celebrated and honored service men and women and veterans, as well as the entire GMAR membership. This was the second fundraiser of the year to raise enough money to train a medical service dog to assist a Michigan military veteran through Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs.
MDARD, Michigan Farm Bureau Joint Statement on the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission Report
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams and Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors member Ben LaCross, who is also a Leelanau County cherry grower, today applauded the recommendations made in Governor Snyder’s 21st Century Infrastructure Commission report. Both LaCross and Clover Adams represented the state’s agricultural community on the Infrastructure Commission since its inception in April 2016.
Congresswoman Lawrence Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Ben Carson for Secretary of HUD
Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) today released a statement regarding the nomination by the Trump administration of Dr. Ben Carson as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Stormwater Management & Water Quality Stakeholders Open House
Local Stakeholders are invited to the first in a series of three public meetings to provide input to help shape the future of stormwater management and water quality protection in the City of Traverse City.
Public open house to discuss proposed I-475 reconstruction between Carpenter Road and Clio Road
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a public open house to discuss work planned on I-475 from Carpenter Road to Clio Road in Mt. Morris and Genesee townships. This project includes reconstruction of the roadway and redesign of the Saginaw Road interchange, and is planned for 2018-2019. MDOT staff are seeking public input on the proposed improvements and the construction staging.
M-94 reconstruction in Manistique finishes Friday
Work on the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) M-94 reconstruction project in Manistique is wrapping up Friday, bringing the summer's detour to an end.
Huron County Receives $50,000 Grant to Alleviate Economic Impact of Harbor Beach Power Plant...
U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10) applauded the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) approval of a $50,000 grant to establish an economic development plan to support capital investment and job creation in Huron County in light of the closure of DTE’s Harbor Beach power plant:
Roseville Woman Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Scheme, Will Pay More Than $60,000 in Restitution
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced that Asima Khan, of Roseville, was sentenced on one felony count of Larceny $1,000 - $20,000, for her role in running a mortgage modification scam across Oakland and Macomb Counties.