Government & Politics

Personalized or Vanity License Plates in Michigan - How to Get Personalized or Vanity License Plates in Michigan

Michigan Sex Offender Registry - Information About Michigan's Sex Offender Registry, including what sexual conduct crimes require registration and what information is given to the public.

Swine Flu Vaccine in Detroit - Information About the Swine Flu Vaccine in Detroit Michigan, including city and county health department websites, locations where vaccine is available for free in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties, people in high-risk groups and benefits and risks of the H1N1 vaccine.

Legal Michigan Fireworks - What Fireworks are Legal in Michigan? What fireworks are illegal without a permit and will subject you to a misdemeanor?

Michigan Central Depot - What should we do with Detroit's Michigan Central Depot? What are our alternatives regarding Detroit's abandoned train station and historic landmark?

Michigan Central Depot - Editorial: Should We Demolish Detroit's Michigan Central Depot? Whether you raze it or partially tear down the historic building, is it time to say goodbye to Detroit's abandoned train station?

Michigan's Medical Marihuana (or Marijuana) Act - Information About Michigan's Medical Marihuana (or Marijuana) Act, including information about the program's effective date, registry application and limitations on use.

Special Election for Detroit Mayor - Information About a Special Election for Detroit Mayor If Kwame Kilpatrick Leaves Office

With the resignation of Kwame Kilpatrick, the City of Detroit begins a series of elections. On February 24th, a special primary will be held. The primary will narrow the field of candidates to succeed Kilpatrick for the rest of his term. The special election itself will be held on May 5th. The regularly scheduled general election takes place in November.

Several people want to be mayor, b…

2008 Michigan Election Guide - 2008 Michigan Election Guide, including issues important to Detroit auto industry, presidential speeches, voter registration information and summaries of Michigan state proposals

Michigan Proposal 2: Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Information about Michigan Proposal 2: Embryonic Stem Cell Research, including arguments for and against

Michigan Proposal 1: Legalizing Medical Marijuana Use - Information about Michigan Proposal 1: Legalizing Medical Marijuana Use, arguments for and against

Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Michigan, including proposals and legislation

How to register to vote in Michigan, including information about eligibility, polling places, equipment, absentee ballots and the Presidential Preference Primary.

In response to a budget crisis, Michigan's legislature extended the Use Tax Act to services. Like Michigan's sale tax, services will be taxed at 6%. The profile includes a summary, history and list of approaches taken by other states.

Information about Michigan Foreclosures, including statistics, effects on Michigan economy, foreclosure by advertisement process, Michigan/Federal remedies and mortgage counseling.

Timeline of Foreclosure by Advertisement in Michigan, including notice of default, foreclosure sale and redemption information.

All about Michigan, all the time. The State of Michigan website includes information about education, travel, business, taxes and general information.

Michigan's U.S. Senator since 1978, Levin is a Democrat.

Michigan Marijuana use in Michigan has undergone some changes in recent years. In 2008, the medical-use of Marijuana (or Marihuana as it is spelled pursuant to the act) was decriminalized, but several communities within Michigan are still struggling with managing cultivation and dispensing issues. All of this hasn't stopped the push in several communities to go a step further and decriminalize m…

Detroit Proposal to Legalize Marijuana – Information About the Detroit Proposal to Legalize Marijuana for recreational use by amending the city code to decriminalize pot possession. Matthew Abel, Tim Beck and David Farbman of the Coalition for a Safe Detroit argue that the ballot initiative would conserve police resources and make Detroit more progressive like Ann Arbor or Denver. Its passage would largely be a symbolic gesture if city officials choose to enforce state law.

Michigan Proposal 10-1: Constitutional Convention - Information About Michigan Proposal 10-1 to Convene a Constitutional Convention where elected delegates will revise the State Constition.