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Michigan Democrats are taking another pass at introducing a statewide septic code, continuing a decades-long effort in the Legislature. Despite the issue’s bipartisan history, Michigan remains the …
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is locked in a showdown with Republicans over her plan to kill oversight panels. Both sides agree citizens should have a say in regulations, but have disagreed for years about how to do so.
Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI). called for the President's impeachment this past week but that could be driven by selfish motives. A reader mentioned
Who’s new in the Michigan House of Representatives Updated Jan 05, 2021; Posted Jan 05, 2021 The House Chamber pictured at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, April 25, 2019.Neil Blake Facebook Share The new legislative session brings with it substantial turnover for the Michigan House of Representatives, which will have 28 new lawmakers serving their first full terms in office. Most of the freshman class will fill House seats vacated by members who hit their six-year term limit serving in the state House, although some defeated incumbents or are replacing members who sough...
janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Board is backing state legislation that would allow local governments to satisfy public notice requirements by putting notices on their websites, rather than in a newspaper. The vote to prepare a letter of support was unanimous Monday, although the board’s Zoom discussion was light on details. The 106-bill package was rejected earlier this month by the Michigan House, but may come up for a vote again. Rep. Steve Johnson, R-Wayland, the sponsor, says the package will increase transparency, a claim disputed by the Mich...