Michigan Government News (United States)

David Behen, the state's CIO, has appointed Keith Bourne, Mobile Strategist for Arbormoon Software, Inc. to help the state develop their mobile strategy and them deliver on their mission to better serve the state's citizens in more effective ways.

The City of Lathrup Village, Michigan and Clearzoning® have been recognized for developing an innovative zoning code - including a form-based district - at the annual conference of the American Planning Association.

Detroit Chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan focuses on governmental transparency and increased services capabilities via mobile technologies

To provide logistics support and supply chain management for government agencies and sub-contractors

Michigan-based Spartan Internet Consulting continues its widely acclaimed SIPP Index for the 2012 presidential election. The week of January 22, 2012.

Evans Distribution Systems announced that Doug Ostrowski, the company’s vice president of transportation, has once again been reappointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Advisory Board for 2012.

Bottom-Up Economics created the economic revival of Europe, turbo boosted the Indian outsourcing markets, shall it do the same for Detroit?

Michigan’s Chief Information Officer outlined a plan this week for moving the State forward with the help of Michigan IT firms. Governor Snyder's Government 2.0 plan calls for partnerships with local businesses.

David Behen, the state's CIO, has appointed Keith Bourne, Mobile Strategist for Arbormoon Software, Inc. to help the state develop their mobile strategy and them deliver on their mission to better serve the state's citizens in more effective ways.

Abatement hearing held and unanimously approved by Huron Township. Negotiation continue with Brose to secure facility.

MiCTA seeks vendors to provide E911, next generation 911, E-911 capable MLTS and Emergency Notification System services to its members

The City of Lathrup Village, Michigan and Clearzoning® have been recognized for developing an innovative zoning code - including a form-based district - at the annual conference of the American Planning Association.

Detroit Chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan focuses on governmental transparency and increased services capabilities via mobile technologies

A video produced by MessageMakers as part of Michigan's 2011 inauguration celebrations was recognized with a 2012 ADDY Award.

To provide logistics support and supply chain management for government agencies and sub-contractors

The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Returns from a four year absence. Chair for the event Bud Denker will speak on its economic impact at Chamber Forum

Congressman John Dingell will be speaking at a Chamber luncheon to discuss issues affecting Michigan in the future.

Thompson met with Stabenow and other legislators to address several topics affecting the future of the advanced manufacturing industry.

The organization, YP4Hoekstra, comprised of young professionals in Michigan, has established its charter as an ‘organization dedicated to identifying, engaging and mobilizing successful young professionals to support Pete Hoekstra.

The new NLRB election rules shorten the timeframe employers may educate employees about their right not to join a union and delay the determination of who is or is not a supervisor until after the union election is held, causing chaos for employers.

President Obama's 2012 State of the Union address was full of optimism and hope for the future. Dr. Russ coins a new term with the name: Obamatamism which means the optimism of President Obama. He culls ten memorable quotes from the address.

Gabrielle Giffords resigned from congress today to work on her health so she can someday return. It is truly rare to see such an example of courage and optimism, let alone see someone with such a closed head injury speak in her own voice about it.

Michigan-based Spartan Internet Consulting continues its widely acclaimed SIPP Index for the 2012 presidential election. The week of January 22, 2012.

Dr. Russ Buss takes the opportunity of Martin Luther King Day to celebrate the optimism that was learned during the civil rights movement. King taught black Americans through word, deed, and example they no longer had to tolerate hopelessness.

Michigan-based Spartan Internet Consulting continues its widely acclaimed SIPP Index for the 2012 presidential election. The SIPP Index is the only quantitative metric to measure the Internet-wide performance of each Presidential candidate.

Michigan-based Spartan Internet Consulting continues its widely acclaimed SIPP Index for the 2012 presidential election. The SIPP Index is the only quantitative metric to measure the Internet-wide performance of each Presidential candidate.

Evans Distribution Systems announced that Doug Ostrowski, the company’s vice president of transportation, has once again been reappointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Advisory Board for 2012.

Bottom-Up Economics created the economic revival of Europe, turbo boosted the Indian outsourcing markets, shall it do the same for Detroit?

Project moving along in Huron Township LDFA district. Inergy Automotive Systems, a division of Compagnie Plastic Omnium, projects new facility completion by spring.

Rick Ector, a Nationally Credentialed Firearms Trainer in Detroit Michigan, will make his twelfth appearance on the "Cam & Co. Show" tonight to discuss public safety implications of Detroit's impending financial collapse.

The Southeast Michigan Health Information Exchange has been validated for conformance and interoperability testing by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) and is now live on the Nationwide Health Information Network Exchange (NwHIN). .

Set for Wednesday, Nov. 2, this event organized by a coalition of residents will be held at Fratello's Restaurant in Trenton to raise funding for local school district "extras" not provided for in the regular budget. Tickets are $30.

The Legislative Forums are held monthly by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to offer members and guests information and insight from elected and appointed government leaders about key issues of interest to business.

Governor Synder sent his bill calling for sweeping changes to the “no-limit” medical benefits currently provided by Michigan no-fault insurance.

Phoenix Law, a bankruptcy and foreclosure prevention law firm based in Livonia, Michigan will be a sponsor of the 2011 Livonia Police Officers’ Ball.

Research shows that 50 percent or more of products people buy are made overseas! Perhaps, the biggest challenge retail stores face is where they can actually FIND American-Made products! Thankfully, there is I Choose American.

Rick Ector, a National Rifle Association Credentialed Firearms Trainer in Detroit Michigan, will make his eleventh appearance on the "Cam & Co. Show" tonight to discuss the Detroit Police Department's controversial plan to not respond to home alarms

Two missing hikers were located by the Civil Air Patrol, the official Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Wednesday.

Dr. Russ Buss opines on the problems of pessimism and promise of optimism contained in the Oslo, Norway tragedy that resulted in 93 deaths. He explains it will be easy to let pessimism prevail without effort to maintain optimism.

A groundbreaking ceremony held July 21 created excitement for the Huron Township community and especially the Local Development Finance Authority who worked diligently to bring the business to its district.

Michigan’s Chief Information Officer outlined a plan this week for moving the State forward with the help of Michigan IT firms. Governor Snyder's Government 2.0 plan calls for partnerships with local businesses.

The Legislative Forums are held monthly by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to offer members and guests information and insight from elected and appointed government leaders about key issues of interest to business.

Video borescope manufacturer RF System Lab today announced that Joel Riling, Commander, US Navy (Ret.), has joined the company as Sales Specialist focusing on the Department of Defense (DOD) marketplace.

The Legislative Forums are held monthly by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to offer members and guests information and insight from elected and appointed government leaders about key issues of interest to business.

Long-serving U.S Representative Dingell stopped by Monroe Environmental to show support for the comany's recent growth in a variety of new markets.

"Battles and Leslie are going to learn that I play hardball without a glove. It's got nothing to do with right and wrong, it's got everything to do with politics. I plan to release the audio recording soon.”

Students ages 12 to 18 are welcome to submit entries to this competition organized by the Brownstown Township Downtown Development Authority. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. May 23, 2011.

The Legislative Forums are held monthly by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to offer members and guests information and insight from elected and appointed government leaders about key issues of interest to business.

Residents John Craven, John Wager and committee bring community together to dedicate a memorial for all time.

ROUSH CleanTech stands ready to support President Obama’s National Clean Fleet Partnership program with a wide product offering of fleet vehicles powered by clean burning propane autogas.

She has this rare ability to own her reality and seemingly can reinvent the easiest concepts and the most complex ideas. Her understanding of the language and the power of her words are always and will forever be something I admire.

If this is your foray into the political arena and this is the issue you choose to start with chances are you are done before you even start.

Being part of a Democracy requires more then just being born into it and if you want to save this one and you want to be sure you and your children have a future you best start paying attention and taking action when called to do so

Lathrup Village, Michigan is preparing a Complete Streets plan for appropriate circulation of all users of the roadway system, whether they travel by vehicle, foot, bicycle, transit, or assistive device. Public input is being requested.

We no longer live in a solutions based society, and as cynical as this sounds it is completely true. When the earthquake in Japan happened last week there were many “leaders” in this country that were pleased that that was the lead story

The Huron Township, MI LDFA get feet wet making wetlands work for business. This commission is dedicated to helping business succeed in Huron Township.

To be a responsible leader your words must match your body language AND your action, to do otherwise is not only unfair it should be criminal and should immediately erase any credibility you have with whoever your constituency is.

Despite the Proposed Michigan Film Tax Credit Elimination, Production of Cloud 9 TV Continues.