LANSING - Legislation that would allow companies looking to install new wireless technology infrastructure to utility poles and towers across the state easily passed the Michigan Senate on Thursday over the objection of one member who referred to potential health risks he said are associated with the expansion of wireless technology. SB 637 passed 33-3 and SB
LANSING - A set of rules were adopted by the Public Service Commission Thursday that are meant to address potential disputes between wholesale and retail telecommunications providers in the event customers could lose their phone service. The rules are intended to allow landline customers time to find a new carrier if a dispute between providers
LANSING – State Treasurer Nick Khouri Wednesday announced a total of $5.4 million is being awarded to 11 municipalities through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program to fund infrastructure and public safety enhancements. Municipalities can participate in the FDCVT Grant Program if they are experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable
LANSING - Sharp rhetoric over the path to adequate road funding preceded a unanimous vote for Michigan legislation to inject an additional $175 million into state roads this fiscal year, with a few minor additions for spending priorities for other departments. HB 4321 passed 36-0 after Democratic amendments were jettisoned that would have infused even more
LANSING - The state's 13 investor-owned utilities will provide the Public Service Commission with calculations for rate reductions to pass along to ratepayers as a result of the new federal tax law and as part of a three-part process the commission rolled out Thursday. By March 30, nine of the 13 utilities will be required
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LANSING - Three Michigan ballot committees have gathered more than $1 million in support based on today's campaign finance filings with another committee on the verge of hitting the $1 million milestone. The amount raised isn't necessarily a harbinger for success, however. The Clean Michigan Government drive to create a part-time Legislature has raised more than $1 million,
LANSING - Michigan’s individual income tax filing season officially has begun and an army of hackers are waiting to steal your identity and your refund, warns the Michigan Treasury Department. In an effort to protect Michigan taxpayers, the state Treasury Department continues to implement security measures to stop tax-related identity theft. As a result, some
LANSING - Sen. Rick Jones told Senate members Thursday if the Legislature cannot pass a bill to reduce auto insurance rates for all Michigan motorists than helping reduce the financial burden for older drivers in legislation he introduced would be the right place to start. Jones (R-Grand Ledge) urged lawmakers to consider his bill, SB 787, as
LANSING - Senate Democrats said Thursday the state needs to stem the tide in what they called a decline in the number of qualified, well-paid teachers wanting to enter and remain in the classroom. Legislation introduced by Democrats would, among other things, provide incentives for teachers to work in economically disadvantaged schools, for teachers willing
