Government & Political News

Fix A Leak Week In MI Encourages Monitoring And Repairs

Lansing, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation recognizing this week, March 20-26, as Fix a Leak Week. Fix a Leak week is an annual event created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and supported by WaterSense partners across the U.S. and Canada. During this week, EGLE's Office of the Clean Water Public Advocate will provide some practical tips on finding and fixing household leaks and spotlight free home energy efficiency programs offered by some utilities within the state.

Michigan Wide Tornado Drill Scheduled During Awareness Week

Lansing, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 19-25 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is calling on residents to act by participating in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22.

500M Available To Help MI Communities With Hazard Mitigation

Lansing, MI - The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is working to help local communities reduce risks from natural hazards and disasters.

Michigan Resumes Driver's License Restoration Program

Lansing, MI - For a second year in Michigan, a statewide series of clinics will help drivers with suspended licenses complete the required steps to safely get back behind the wheel.

Flags In MI Lowered To Honor Fallen Firefighter Ethan Quillen

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds remain lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 4 to honor and remember Paw Paw Firefighter Ethan Quillen, who passed away in the line of duty.

Flags Lowered In MI To Honor Fallen Firefighter Ricky Hill Jr

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 3 to honor and remember Flint Firefighter Ricky Hill, Jr., who passed away in the line of duty.

Flags In MI To Return To Full-Staff Monday Feb 27, 2023

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer 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 be raised to full-staff on Monday, February 27.

Flags Lowered In Michigan To Honor MSU Shooting Victims

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer 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 be lowered to half-staff immediately on Tuesday, February 14 until further notice to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.

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