Pontiac, MI - County Executive David Coulter, along with Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David T. Woodward (D-Royal Oak) and Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, have announced several steps the county is taking to ensure 2020 elections are safe and secure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government & Political News
Lansing, MI - Beginning today (July 13, 2020), customers with scheduled appointments must wear a mask to be allowed entry to and provided service at Secretary of State branch offices, per Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-147 issued July 10, 2020.
Lansing, MI - State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks has announced two new grant programs that will provide an overall total of $300 million to help first responders receive premium hazard pay and reimburse local governments for payroll costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit, MI - Several city departments at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center will resume in-person services next week for the first time since the Coronavirus Stay at Home Order began in March, City officials announced July 6th, 2020.
Lansing, MI - Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bills 876-878, which codify her previous Executive Orders, further extending the renewal dates for driver’s licenses, CDLs, state ID cards and vehicle registrations.
Detroit, MI - The Detroit Pistons have announced that the club is partnering with the Michigan Secretary of State’s office on a series of initiatives to drive voter awareness and participation in the upcoming August and November elections.
Detroit, MI - The City of Detroit will resume enforcement activities for the departments of Municipal Parking, Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental (BSEED) and Public Works, starting Monday, June 29.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of State’s Bureau of Elections has launched an online platform to provide voters with another method of digitally submitting their absent voter ballot application.
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- Macomb County Executive Hackel Will Not Seek Extension Of State Of Emergency
- Bottle Return Operations In Michigan To Resume June 15
- MI SOS Offices To Reopen For Appointments June 1
- MI National Guard Assists With COVID-19 Testing For Long Term Care Facilities
- Flags Across Michigan To Remain Lowered Through Memorial Day
- Oakland County To Set Aside $30M For Pandemic Impact On Local Governments
- Registered MI Voters To Receive Applications To Vote By Mail
- Oakland County Government Plans Phased Re-Opening
- Lawsuit Against Michigan Governor Whitmer Dropped