Michigan

Lanzo Construction Company Sentenced in Michigan Worker's Death

January 21, 2005 – On Oct. 21, 2004, Lanzo Construction Company was found guilty by Judge Colleen A. O’Brien of a MIOSHA felony in the 1999 workplace fatality of their employee, Robert James Whiteye. This landmark criminal case in workplace safety was first brought by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm as Attorney General.    » read more »

Nearly 1,900 Arrested In Michigan During December Statewide Drunk Driving Crackdown

January 19, 2005 -- To protect travelers from a serious winter hazard—drunk drivers—law enforcement officers in Michigan arrested 1,141 motorists for drunk driving and another 676 for other alcohol-related offenses during the You Drink & Drive. You Lose. crackdown.    » read more »

Precautions for Cold Weather Health and Safety

January 20, 2005 -- Winter in Michigan is a celebrated season despite the extreme drops in temperature posing serious risks and hazards. To combat these potential dangers, there are specific guidelines citizens can follow to stay safe and healthy throughout the cold weather months.    » read more »

Third Case of Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed at Northville Downs

January 20, 2004 - Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Dan Wyant today announced the confirmation of a third case of equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1) at Northville Downs in Northville, Michigan. One barn at Northville Downs has been placed under quarantine while the source of infection and extent of spread is investigated by regulators.    » read more »

DEQ and Dow Agree On Framework

January 19, 2005

The Department of Environmental Quality announced today that an agreement has been reached with the Dow Chemical Company on framework to begin immediate work towards the cleanup of dioxin contamination in Midland, along the Tittabawassee River, the Saginaw River, and Saginaw Bay.    » read more »

Michigan Unemployment Down in 2004; More citizens employed this year

January 19, 2005 – Michigan’s unemployment rate improved in 2004, dropping five-tenths of a point from 7.3 percent to 6.8 percent. 26,000 fewer citizens were unemployed this year and the annual average jobless rate declined for the first time since 2000. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate over the month of December was up slightly according to data released by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG).    » read more »

Support MI Troops Campaign Ends With Cox's Appreciation for Citizens' Generosity

January 19, 2005 -- LANSING –With the holiday season behind us, the "Support MI Troops" Campaign has come to an end, Attorney General Mike Cox announced today. Since the campaign's kick off in October, Michigan residents donated more than $115,000 toward the purchase of holiday gifts sent to Michigan troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.    » read more »

Granholm: Feds Should Not Balance Budget on Backs of State Medicaid Programs

January 18, 2005 -- LANSING – Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will be in Washington, D.C. tomorrow to make the case that the federal government must continue its commitment to provide health care to seniors, the disabled, children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable populations, and must resist any attempts to shift more costs for these services to the states.    » read more »

DEQ Recognizes Plastech Engineered Products in Croswell for Environmental Excellence

January 18, 2005 -- The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester announced that Plastech Engineered Products, Inc. in Croswell has been designated as Michigan’s 107th Clean Corporate Citizen.    » read more »

Proposed 2005-09 Five Year Transportation Program will invest $241 million in southwest Michigan

January 13, 2005 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Southwest Region held two listening sessions this week to seek input from the public and its transportation partners on the draft plan of the 2005-09 Five Year Transportation Program.    » read more »

AG Cox Enters Innovative Agreement with State Farm Over Faulty Titles

January 13, 2005 -- LANSING – Michigan has reached an innovative multi-state agreement requiring State Farm to voluntarily pay $40 million to compensate consumers whose titles provided by the insurance company failed to notify consumers the vehicles were previously damaged by theft or accident, Attorney General Mike Cox announced today.    » read more »

Granholm, Legislative Leaders Call on Congress to Deliver More Federal Transportation Funding

January 14, 2005 -- LANSING – As Congress resumes debate over TEA-21, a multi-year transportation funding plan, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, Senate Democratic Leader Bob Emerson, House Speaker Craig DeRoche, and House Democratic Leader Dianne Byrum have sent a letter to the Michigan congressional delegation asking them to help return more federal road dollars to the state.    » read more »

Settlement Reached Over Charges for Adult Web Site Access

January 14, 2005 -- LANSING — Acting on approximately 175 consumer complaints, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has joined a multi-state settlement requiring adult Web sites change their billing practices to keep children from accessing the sites, announced Cox today.    » read more »

MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for $5 Million in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Grants

January 14, 2005 -- Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chair J. Peter Lark today announced that up to $5 million will be made available for low-income energy efficiency grants.    » read more »