MML #1: Taxing Vapes, Banning Menthol, Licensing Cigarette Retailers and More on the Table in Michigan
Smoking has re-emerged as a hot topic in Lansing as the Senate considers a package of bills related to tobacco regulation.
Smoking has re-emerged as a hot topic in Lansing as the Senate considers a package of bills related to tobacco regulation.
This trend accelerated in 2023 as estimates show 8,944 more residents leaving for other counties in the U.S. than arriving in Oakland.
While politicians are obviously interested in past turnout and party preferences at the community level, their campaign folks will use demographics to identify where they will get the most payoff and need to concentrate their efforts.
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown is bringing the services of her office to communities across the county this spring.
Visit https://oaklandthrive.org/events-and-trainings/ for details and registration
Several brands of ground cinnamon are the subject of an FDA warning, with some taking part in a voluntary recall of the products
Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets that includes dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes and stock certificates.
The Freedom of Information Act is a tool for members of the public to be informed about the actions of elected officials who are serving on their behalf.
For more resources on how you can prepare your home, school, or business for severe weather emergencies and other disasters, visit oakgov.com/emergency-management.
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
The Michigan Secretary of State’s Office has provided data files on both methods, in order to provide absentee ballot comparisons between the Presidential Primary turnouts in 2020 and 2024, and to gauge the popularity of first-time early voting.
The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
Oakland County Times spoke with Senator Moss about the bills, and why FOIA is an important tool for transparency in Michigan government.
…they weren’t just learning about departments and job descriptions to help inspire dreams of public service, but from stories like Brown’s of learning and trying again.
Here are our Top 15 takeaways that can help renters anywhere in Michigan…
The recalled products were distributed in Southeast Michigan through retail stores and online
Funding is available for local, state, federal and tribal governments, profit and nonprofit groups, and individuals through an open, competitive process.
The Stony Creek Artisan Market showcases the work of juried artists and craftspeople.
Kensington Metropark Art Fair takes place May 25-27, 2024.
One possible funding tool is road usage charges, which means drivers would pay a few cents for each mile driven versus paying based on how much gas they buy.