Government & Political News

Oakland Co Exec Issues Statement On Danny Fenster Release

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has released a statement on Danny Fenster, a journalist who grew up in Huntington Woods, being freed from prison in Myanmar and heading back to the United States.

City Of Detroit Observes Veterans Day Today

Detroit, MI - The City of Detroit will observe Veterans Day today, Thursday, November 11, 2021, with most operations suspended for the day. However, a number of City operations will continue during the holiday.

Flags Lowered In MI For MIA Korean War Soldier PFC Shelemba

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Friday, November 5 to honor the service of Army Pfc. John A. Shelemba.

Flags Lowered In MI To Honor Former Congressman Dale Kildee

Lansing, MI - Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex on Thursday, November 4, to honor the life and service of former Congressman Dale Kildee, which coincides with his funeral.

SOS Benson Announces New Gender Option For MI DLs And IDs

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced that, effective Nov. 10, Michigan residents will be able to select a non-binary option – marked with an “X” – as the sex on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards.

Michigan SOS Offices To Offer Wednesday Evening Hours

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State offices will shift Wednesday hours to stay open until 7 p.m. beginning Nov. 3 to provide service to residents who cannot visit offices during traditional business hours.

Flags In MI Lowered To Honor Former Congressman Dan Benishek

Lansing, MI - Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, October 23, 2021 to honor the life and service of former Congressman Dan Benishek. The flag honors coincide with his funeral.

Flags In Michigan Lowered To Honor Colin Powell

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan beginning immediately on Monday, October 18 through Friday, October 22 to honor the life and service of Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor, and retired U.S. Army General.

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