Blog categorized as Local Government

2020 Election Denier Recalled In Hillsdale

05/03/23 02:23 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
2020 Election Denier Recalled In Hillsdale
A township clerk in Hillsdale County who is accused of improperly handling voting equipment after casting doubt on President Joe Biden's election victory in 2020 was recalled from office Tuesday night.

Local Governments Raise $1.7B In Election So Far; Kent Library Staying Put

05/03/23 02:09 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Local Governments Raise $1.7B In Election So Far; Kent Library Staying Put
Counties, cities and townships across Michigan were able to pass more than $1.7 billion in property taxes and bonding funds Tuesday, with the Kent County library surviving a referendum that could have removed it from a municipality.

Gotion Non-Disclosure Agreement Questioned

04/06/23 04:49 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gotion Non-Disclosure Agreement Questioned
Gotion Non Disclosure questioned by former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra

Counties Prefer Funding Be Less Restricted

03/16/23 12:56 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Counties Prefer Funding Be Less Restricted
Deena Bosworth of the Michigan Association of Counties says although her organization appreciates the Governor's proposal to dedicate $19.6 million to local governments for public safety revenue sharing she'd prefer that additional money go into revenue sharing dollars that locals can use as needed.

Repairing Relationships A Top Priority For Public Health Association

12/23/22 04:58 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
The Michigan Association of Local Public Health said members will continue to evaluate the future of COVID-19 and attempt to repair relationships at a local level after public distrust and politicalization hit a peak during the pandemic.