February 5th 2016
Injunction Granted Against Ballot Proposal Gag Order (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Feb. 5, 2016) Ann Arbor, MI – U.S. District Court Judge John Corbett O’Meara today issued a preliminary injunction to stop the enforcement of a “gag order” provision in Public Act 269 that unconstitutionally was keeping school district and local government officials from […]
February 3rd 2016
Drugs and Human Trafficking Presentation in Waterford Feb. 23 (EVENT page) Michigan State Police to Present on Drugs and Human Trafficking in Waterford Feb. 23 Michigan State Police Community Service Trooper Mark Kellar will provide a community education presentation on drugs and human trafficking. This is appropriate for anyone in grade 6 or older. Tuesday, […]
January 16th 2016
Waterford: Meet w/Congressman Dave Trott, and State Reps Runestad and Tedder Feb. 4 (EVENT page) Waterford, MI – If you are looking for an opportunity to have your voice heard about the important issues facing all of us at the state and federal levels, then you will want to join the North Oakland Republican Club […]
January 15th 2016
Local Art Love: Vincent Cervantez (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2016) “Exploring the space between light and dark.” That’s what artist Vincent Cervantez said is the crux of his work. The Waterford man recently had an artist reception at Level One Bank Gallery in Ferndale to cap off his exhibition there. His paintings captured […]
January 13th 2016
Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash talks about Water Quality (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Turning on the faucet and having clean water come out is something easily taken for granted. They wash their hands, take a shower, brush their teeth, cook, clean, and drink without stopping to think about […]
January 10th 2016
How to Donate Water to Flint (Compiled, Jan. 10, 2016) Flint, MI – Residents of Flint are suffering from a lack of water due to contamination. Much has been written about the causes of the dangerous, lead-contaminated water, the question on many people’s minds is how to help. The Rachael Maddow Show compiled a list […]
January 9th 2016
March 8 Ballot: Pontiac Charter Change and School Millage (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Voters in the City of Pontiac and in the Pontiac School District will have ballot proposals on March 8, 2016 Primary Election ballot. A Charter Amendment would update the Election Commission to include “City Treasurer” instead of […]
January 9th 2016
March 8 Ballot: Waterford Schools Bond (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2016) Waterford, MI – The Waterford Board of Education approved a recommendation from Waterford School District Administration to hold a March 8, 2016 bond election. The Waterford community will be asked to approve a $100 million bond that will not, when approved, increase current […]
January 6th 2016
Questions About Ballot Issues? New Law Signed by Snyder Prevents Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2016) Cities, school districts, libraries, police departments and other groups rely on tax funding that comes from millages, which must be voted on by the public. There are also ballot proposals that directly impact governing bodies, for example, the […]
January 5th 2016
Local Government Leaders Ask Snyder to veto SB 571 (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Jan. 5, 2016) Lansing, MI – Local government leaders from across the state today joined to ask Gov. Rick Snyder to veto Senate Bill 571, which would gag local officials seeking to provide constituents with factual information on election matters 60 […]
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