Yearly Archives: 2015

Gov. Rick Snyder today issued the following statement after the announcement that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April fell to 5.4 percent – which also is the national average. This is the first time that Michigan has been at the national average since September 2000

In response to the House passage of H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) issued the following statement

The Wolverine Building Group (WBG) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) signed a formal partnership with the goal of enhanced safety and health, and zero worker injuries during the construction of a new student housing apartment complex. MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today conditionally approved Consumers Energy Company's request to amend its renewable energy plan by adding a community solar program. If adopted by the utility, it would be the first community solar program offered by a regulated electric utility in Michigan. Participants have the opportunity to purchase subscriptions in 0.5 kilowatt blocks and receive a bill credit for 25 years based on the amount of electricity generated by the solar installation.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today authorized Indiana Michigan Power Company to reconcile its 2013 energy optimization revenues and expenses.

Protecting your family and property from water and wind damage due to flooding, tornadoes and severe storms is the focus during the second week of Building Safety Month. The Bureau of Construction Codes in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs offers important and practical safety information

Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that stops the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposed rule that would give the federal government authority to regulate nearly all bodies of water in the United States

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) giving Michigan and other states greater flexibility when it comes to complying with rules set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the protection of water resources, including the Great Lakes

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representativesurging House Republican leadership to immediately bring up a Highway and Transit Trust Fund bill to fund critical infrastructure construction projects before it expires at the end of the month.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Roscommon County Sheriff's Department. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $15,000 grant will be used to help the community purchase a new police vehicle.

Consumers Energy is contributing $150,000 to match the public’s contributions to this year’s Home Run for Habitat fundraising campaign in Michigan, building on a relationship to provide energy-efficient housing in communities across the state.

Brennan Investment Group, LLC, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities, announced its acquisition of two buildings at 13700 Oakland Avenue and 350 Victor Avenue in Highland Park, Michigan.

The 578,059 square foot industrial complex includes the company's warehouse and call center, and serves as its corporate headquarters.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is providing more than $100 million in loans to build or improve 1,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines for rural electric cooperative utilities in four states.

Thumb Electric Cooperative of Michigan will use a $25 million loan to build or improve 93 miles of line and make other system improvements, including a $2.7 million smart grid investment.

The City of Traverse City and Crawford Contracting, Inc. will complete Phase 1 of the 2015 West Front St. Reconstruction Project on Monday, May 11, 2015. The project limits are on West Front Street extending between Division Street and Hall Street. The project includes replacing all pavements including sidewalks. New 8” dia. water main will be installed between Division Street and Hall Street. Additional project elements include curb bump outs at the intersections, two mid-block crosswalks, bike lanes, street trees, tree grates, bollards and banner poles

With May designated as Electrical Safety Month, citizens are urged to practice electrical safety and be aware of potential home electrical hazards especially in older homes, previously owned homes, homes that have been renovated or where major new appliances have been added within the last 10 years