Warren, MI - The owner of a Southeast Michigan asbestos abatement company that did subcontracted work for the Detroit Land Bank Authority is facing multiple felony charges for misrepresenting project costs to avoid paying more money to the state, bribing a contractor to secure work for his company and violating state laws that require post-abatement air monitoring to be done by an independent entity.
Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately through Friday, February 26 to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Pontiac, MI - Oakland County is warning the community of a potential scam related to COVID-19 vaccine appointments. According to reports, the caller is asking questions in order to schedule a vaccine appointment, and then is asking for personal and financial information.
Mt. Clemens, MI - National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international effort to raise awareness of the threats posed by invasive species that is being held February 20-28, 2021. Free webinars from a variety of agencies are being held during NISAW to provide education about invasive species prevention and management.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that due to ongoing winter storm conditions in Kentucky and Tennessee, vaccine shipment continue to be delayed.
Lansing, MI - Ahead of this year’s boating season, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reminds watercraft users to renew their registrations online or at a self-service station.
Lansing, MI - As the state continues to prioritize worker safety and health, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) inspected and issued COVID-19 emergency rule or general duty citations to 16 different workplaces with violations for failing to protect workers and take safety precautions.
Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division’s percentage of COVID vaccine doses administered has exceeded 99 percent to date. Of the 41,350 doses the state distributed to the Health Division since December 17, 41,323 are in people’s arms.