Lansing, MI - Now is the prime time to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly! Late summer to early fall is the most likely season to spot the colorful planthoppers, and the departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development are urging Michiganders to report any potential sightings of these destructive invasive pests.
Government & Political News
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is once again receiving reports of consumers receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds from China in the mail.
Lansing, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Public Service Commission are joining with agencies across the country marking this week as National Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, urging eligible Michiganders to take advantage of the Lifeline telephone and broadband discount program, as well as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) broadband discount.
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 Saturday, September 9 to honor and remember Detroit Police Sergeant Shannon Wright, who passed away from a medical emergency on duty. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of Wright’s funeral.
Lansing, MI - Following the severe weather and flooding that impacted many Michigan communities last week, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is providing tips and resources to assist residents with filing insurance claims and protecting themselves from fraud.
Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has issued a county disaster declaration letter of support on behalf of the City of South Lyon to the State of Michigan asking for a disaster declaration from the governor’s office. While Oakland County did not experience as much storm damage as its neighbors, South Lyon officials have signed a local disaster declaration.
Lansing, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) have announced the award of $4 million in Michigan State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loans that will repair and improve roads and sidewalks for local communities.
Lansing, MI - The State of Michigan will take over 21 nonproducing oil wells in Ottawa and Ingham Counties and was awarded $2,852,095 in civil fines, past and future site remediation costs, and costs of properly plugging the wells in a settlement with Fisher McCall Oil & Gas, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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