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Resources and information of interest or usefulness to Metro Detroit residents, including links to government offices, voting information, political issues and state/local laws.
Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Michigan
Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Michigan, including proposals and legislation
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's Track Record
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's Track Record, including Pros and Cons.
Presidential Candidates on Michigan Issues
The presidential candidates' positions on issues important to Metro Detroiters, including jobs, trade, economy and foreclosures.
Information About Michigan Presidential Preference Primary
Information and background regarding Michigan's Presidential Preference Primary, including arguments pro and con and important dates.
How to Vote in Michigan
How to register to vote in Michigan, including information about eligibility, polling places, equipment, absentee ballots and the Presidential Preference Primary.
Profile of Michigan's Service Tax
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 Regarding Michigan Foreclosures
Information about Michigan Foreclosures, including statistics, effects on Michigan economy, foreclosure by advertisement process, Michigan/Federal remedies and mortgage counseling.
Timeline of a Foreclosure by Advertisement in Michigan
Timeline of Foreclosure by Advertisement in Michigan, including notice of default, foreclosure sale and redemption information.
Official State of Michigan Government Website
All about Michigan, all the time. The State of Michigan website includes information about education, travel, business, taxes and general information.
City of Detroit Government Website
The City of Detroit website contains information about coming events, city departments, online services, forms and maps.
Michigan U.S. Senator: Carl Levin
Michigan's U.S. Senator since 1978, Levin is a Democrat.
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