Government & Political News

Online Map Of Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Launched To Help MI Residents

Lansing, MI - The State of Michigan, in partnership with the Connected Nation Michigan, released a statewide Wi-Fi hotspot map today to assist residents who currently lack internet access at home.

Macomb County Executive Hackel Will Not Seek Extension Of State Of Emergency

Mt. Clemens, MI - Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has announced that unless there is a reversal in the trend lines, he will not be asking the Board of Commissioners to extend the County’s State of Emergency which is set to expire on June 26, 2020.

Bottle Return Operations In Michigan To Resume June 15

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued a Notice Regarding Phased Reestablishment of Michigan’s Bottle Deposit Return Program. Beginning June 15, 2020, some retailers must re-open their bottle return facilities and resume the collection of returnable beverage containers and refund of customer bottle deposits.

MI SOS Offices To Reopen For Appointments June 1

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State branch offices will reopen June 1 by appointment only for essential transactions not available online in order to continue to balance the need to provide critical services and protect public health.

MI National Guard Assists With COVID-19 Testing For Long Term Care Facilities

Lansing, MI - The Michigan National Guard has joined a collaborative effort with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and State Emergency Operations Center to assist with voluntary COVID-19 testing for staff and residents at the request of long term care facilities across Michigan.

Flags Across Michigan To Remain Lowered Through Memorial Day

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to remain lowered at half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2020 until noon to honor Memorial Day and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Oakland County To Set Aside $30M For Pandemic Impact On Local Governments

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County will set aside $30 million from their allocation of CARES Act funds for cities, townships, and villages impacted by COVID-19, County Executive David Coulter has announced.

Registered MI Voters To Receive Applications To Vote By Mail

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced May 19, 2020 that all registered voters in Michigan will receive an application to vote by mail in the August and November elections.

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