I am writing today to announce the closure of the Michigan Messenger. After four years of operation in Michigan, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news into a single site, The American Independent at Americanindependent.com. This is part of a shift in strategy, towards new forms [...]
An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Calhoun and Eaton Counties in October of this year provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.
Two county registers of deeds filed a class action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Michigan’s 83 counties alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Services owes millions of dollars in property title transfer taxes.
Despite evidence of the impact of mercury on children and public health, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month joined with 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to scuttle new EPA regulations that would reduce mercury emissions from power plants.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm issued a statement praising the Michigan legislature for passing a bill to give homeowners facing foreclosure an additional 90 days to work out an agreement with lenders to stay in the home and pledging to sign it into law.
“I’m pleased the Legislature has given final approval to legislation that will protect Michigan homeowners by helping them stay in their homes. Nothing symbolizes the American Dream more than the family home, but for thousands of Michigan homeowners, that dream is being jeopardized by the looming threat of foreclosure. By providing a 90-day period during which lenders and homeowners can work together to modify the terms of a mortgage loan and thereby stave off foreclosure, this legislation is a victory not only for homeowners and lenders but also our neighborhoods and communities. I look forward to signing this legislation once it reaches my desk.”
Do you know where to vote on Election Day? Do you know what to bring with you? Get comprehensive voter information for your state here.
Sign up for our email newsletter