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The Michigan Department of State has announced the timeline regarding ballot language for the certified ballots that will appear on November’s general election ballot. Under state law, the Director of Elections is tasked with drafting the language, then the State Board of Canvassers reviews the language and votes to approve or disapprove. “Drafting ballot language […]

State Treasurer Nick Khouri announced that the State of Michigan sold more than $149 million in General Obligation Environmental Program Bonds. The bonds are being issued under the Great Lakes Protection and Clean Michigan Initiative Program and will primarily support environmental contamination remediation, water infrastructure, asset management plans, and water quality monitoring in communities across […]

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced one additional site has been added to the list of public input sessions on the proposed state standards for Social Studies. The additional input opportunity will be on Thursday, August 30, from 6-8 p.m., at Saginaw High School. This will bring to a total of 18 Listen & […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday, August 15.

Summer time in Michigan signals festival season across the state. It starts with the spring Tulip Time Festival in Holland and hits its stride with the world-famous Cherry Festival in Traverse City over the 4th of July. The Cherry Festival attracts over 500,000 people and features performances such as air shows by the famous Navy-Blue […]

The below information is current as of 12:05 a.m. 38th Senate District – The 55 percent Republican district is in Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonogon and Schoolcraft Counties.      •    Republican candidate – Ed McBroom   28th House District – This 62 percent Democratic district is in part of […]

The below information is current as of 10:51 p.m. Governor Democratic candidate – Gretchen Whitmer Republican candidate – Bill Schuette 44th House District – This 66 percent Republican district is in part of Oakland County and includes Highland Township, Milford Township, Springfield Township, part of Waterford Township and White Lake Township.      •    Republican candidate – […]

The below information is current as of 9:45 p.m.  36th House District – This 68 percent Republican County is in Macomb County and includes Bruce Township, part of Shelby Township and Washington Township.  Republican candidate – Doug Wozniak 49th House District – This 68 percent Democratic district is in part of Genesee County and includes part of Flint, Flushing, Mount Morris and […]