A petition drive launched this week would leave hunting decisions with the state's Natural Resources Commission.
A state representative has gathered 12 co-sponsors in his effort to rescind the ban on smoking at outdoor restaurant patios and sidewalk cafés. What do you think?
Lawmakers could approve a bill that requires women to purchase separate insurance for abortion coverage.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
"On the job, what matters is your work, not your gender or skin color or faith or your sexual orientation," said Sen. Carl Levin (D- Mich.) on the floor of the Senate.
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The Charter Commission will decide what proposed governance structure will ultimately be placed before voters in Dexter's bid to become a city.
U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman set a trial that would start Feb. 25.
The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5 Charter Commission Election is Monday, Oct. 7.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that moves the immunization requirement from sixth grade to seventh grade.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
The Senate's 20-18 vote on Tuesday makes Michigan the 25th state in the country to move forward with Medicaid expansion as part of the federal government's Affordable Care Act.
Dexter Village officials are entertaining ideas for new village offices and a fire station.
Annual report indicates action is needed to improve the status of the state's children.
Dexter Fastener Technologies has asked the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Dexter.
Village officials will be able to move forward with the process of turning Dexter into a city.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 for the special election. Dexter voters can see their ballots and find their voting location before they hit the polls.
A copy of the ballot language for the May 7 Special Election is provided on the village of Dexter's website.
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Dexter residents hoping to vote in the May 7 election should register to vote before the deadline.
The bills would prohibit elected officials from lobbying for two years after they leave office in Michigan.
Applications for the volunteer position are available at the village offices.
Legislation would give school districts more flexibility to tap into sinking funds for student safety programs.
House Bill 4249 would bar municipalities from enacting paid leave policies greater than those of the state or federal government.
Township board members will discuss possible purchase of a fourth property at the Multi-Lakes Water & Sewer Authority meeting Thursday.
The new site includes searchable links for government documents, an improved events calendar, and a business directory, among other features.
The township board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. to discuss property acquisition for a permanent fire station.
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg said the statue is a fitting tribute to the Civil Rights leader.
Speed, in conjunction with weight, contributes to road damage including the creation of potholes, the Road Commission says.
Drivers in the village of Dexter regularly speed in high traffic pedestrian areas and in subdivisions.
Personal property taxes for commercial and industrial properties can still be accepted at the village offices after Feb. 28.
The Stockbridge-based publication will now include the village's legal notices and meeting minutes.
Rep. Gretchen Driskell will meet with constituents at Washtenaw Intermediate School District on Feb. 25.
The state representative pledges to work with farmers across the 52nd District in Michigan.
The $200,000 grant will be used to reconstruct Central Street from Second to Third Street in the village beginning in 2014.
Individuals can contact the Michigan Automated Response Voice Interactive Network to claim benefits on Feb. 18.