Government & Political News

Detroit Annual Budget Meeting To Be Held Thursday 10/21/2021

Detroit, MI - The City of Detroit is inviting residents to attend its 24th Annual Public Budget Meeting hosted virtually by the Office of Budget. Attendees will have their first chance to share their priorities for the City’s budget. The meeting is Thursday, October 21 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Flags In MI Lowered For National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

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 at midnight tonight and through Saturday, October 16 in honor of the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service being held in Washington, D.C.

Temporary Weekend Shutdown Of MI Bridge Card System

Lansing, MI - Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and early Sunday while a system upgrade is implemented that will provide easier access to benefits.

Flags Lowered In MI For Identified MIA Korean War Sergeant

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Thursday, October 14 to honor the life and service of Army Sgt. William E. Cavender. The flag honors will coincide with his funeral.

Detroiters Can Vote For Plant Based Medicine

Detroit, MI - /PRNewswire/ -- According to Michigan law, cannabis, psilocybin and other plant based medicines are currently listed as schedule 1 controlled substances. That means you can be arrested and face massive fines and extensive jail time for possession of these natural plants. This November, Detroiters have an opportunity to make a change that affect everyone by voting yes for Proposal E.

October Proclaimed As Michigan Agritourism Month

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities.

Flags Lowered In MI For National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

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 lower to half-staff on Sunday, October 3rd in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and to pay respects to the brave firefighters and first responders who risk their lives to protect Americans.

Flags In Michigan Lowered To Honor Fallen Firefighters

Lansing, MI - Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Saturday, September 18 to honor the lives of firefighters who have died in the line of duty in 2020 and 2021, including those who have died of COVID-19.

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