Blog tagged as Local Government

Sen. Sue Shink (D-Ann Arbor) is aiming to revoke a nearly 7-year-old ban in Michigan prohibiting local governments from adopting ordinances that outlawed plastic bags and other disposable containers.

Before the Michigan Senate approved SB 79, legislation establishing penalties for when a minor obtains an improperly stored firearm, the Senate kept in statute a provision that bans local governments from suing gun manufacturers

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.

Multiple members of the state's association of counties want to see county officials authorized to attend and participate in board meetings remotely again, after a pandemic-related policy expired in December 2021.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians said it will likely appeal a ruling that awarded nearly $88.9 million in damages to the developers of proposed casinos in Ingham and Wayne counties.