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Former State Representative Derek Miller (D-Warren) officially resigned his House seat on Tuesday, February 2, after being selected as the Macomb County Treasurer last week.  Later the same day, he was sworn into office as the county treasurer.  Governor Rick Snyder may call for a special primary election and special general election for the residents […]

On Tuesday, February 2, Michigan Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-Harrison Twp.), introduced the Drinking Water Contamination Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016, providing $1 billion in funding to replace the underground water line infrastructure in the City of Flint.  While the Congresswoman acknowledge the State of Michigan is culpable for the situation, she stated the federal […]

On Thursday, January 28, Michigan Senators Debbie Stabenow (D) and Gary Peters (D), along with Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint), announced legislation providing aid to the City of Flint.  The proposal would provide up to $400 million in new federal emergency funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help replace or fix the City […]

It was announced this week that Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have agreed to hold a presidential primary in Flint on March 6, two days prior to Michigan’s primary election.  Further details on time and venue are yet to be announced.  Additionally, a debate for Republican Presidential primary candidates will be held on Detroit on […]

It was announced this week that Detroit Public Schools (DPS) Emergency Manager Darnell Earley will resign, effective February 29.  In a statement, Mr. Earley said “When I was appointed to this position, Governor Snyder and I agreed that our goal was for me to be the last emergency manager appointed to DPS.  I have completed […]

On Wednesday, February 3, the Michigan Agency for Energy unveiled their website to help Michigan residents participate in the effort to develop Michigan’s plan to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) carbon rule.  The agency is utilizing the website in order to allow for stakeholder engagement that will provide interested parties the ability to […]

On Saturday, February 6, ABC News will host a debate with the Republican presidential primary candidates. On Monday, February 8, the Board of State Canvassers is meeting to decide whether several recall petitions against Governor Rick Snyder state factually and clearly each reason for the recall. Monday, February 8 is the last day to register […]

This week the Senate unanimously passed an amended version of a House bill providing $28 million in state funding for the Flint water crisis.  Prior to final passage by the Senate, several amendments were adopted to the bill in both the Senate Appropriations Committee and on the Senate floor.  The most notable change to the […]