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 2009: December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
  December
    28 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Indiana Michigan Power Company to Reconcile Its 2008 Power Supply Costs
    23 - MPSC: Michigan Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Launch Broadband Mapping and Planning Initiative
    22 - Filing deadline for federally-funded jobless benefits extended to February 28
    21 - NEWS ADVISORY - Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission to Meet in Southfield on Friday, January 15, 2010
    18 - UNEMPLOYED MICHIGAN WORKERS CAN CLAIM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S WEEKS; Unemployment payments may be delayed slightly
    18 - FDIC Creates a Deposit Insurance National Bank to Facilitate the Resolution of Citizens State Bank, New Baltimore
    18 - OFIR Orders Florida Man to End Unlicensed Insurance Activity in West Michigan
    16 - MPSC: Wisconsin Electric Power Company Must Limit Any Self Implemented Electric Rate Increase, Refund $2.2 Million from Sale of Nuclear Plant
    16 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy Plan for Glacial Energy of Illinois, Inc.
    16 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities to Increase Its Natural Gas Rates by $3,500,191
    16 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Upper Peninsula Power Company to Increase Electric Rates by $6,499,934
    16 - MPSC Approves Revised Energy Optimization Surcharges for Certain Consumers Energy Electric Primary Customers
    16 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Wisconsin Electric Power Company's 2008 Power Supply Costs
    16 - MPSC Authorizes Consumers Energy to Reconcile Its 2008-2009 Gas Cost Recovery, Other Costs
    16 - MPSC Grants Request by Edison Sault Electric Company for Rule Waiver that Allows It to Read Meters Bi-Monthly
    16 - MPSC Appoints 2010 Motor Carrier Advisory Board
    16 - MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Dealing with the Filing and Processing of General Rate Cases by Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utilities
    16 - State Fire Marshal Announces Online Cigarette Brand Family Certification and Approval Process for Cigarette Manufacturers Michigan's Fire Safe Cigarette Law Takes Effect January 1, 2010
    16 - Michigan's November Jobless Rate Falls
    15 - DELEG Launches Green Venues Michigan Certification Program Four Venues Receive State's First Certification at Detroit Institute of Arts Event
    15 - DELEG Announces Green Venues Certification for Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Facility Earns Leader Certification
    15 - DELEG Announces Green Venues Certification for Michigan International Speedway Facility Earns Leader Certification
    15 - DELEG Announces Green Venues Certification for Detroit Institute of Arts Facility Earns Steward Certification
    15 - DELEG Announces Green Venues Certification for Detroit Institute of Arts Facility Earns Steward Certification
    15 - DELEG Announces Green Venues Certification for Grand Valley State University's L.V. Eberhard Center Facility Earns Steward Certification
    15 - Michigan Commission for the Blind Honor Roll Award Recipients Recognized December 11
    15 - MIOSHA and BS&B Pressure Safety Management Sign Alliance to Protect Workers
    15 - MIOSHA and BS&B Pressure Safety Management Sign Alliance to Protect Workers
    14 - Michigan Liquor Control Commission Offers Tips for SAFE and HAPPY Holiday Season
    14 - U.S. Gypsum Company's River Rouge Plant Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    11 - DELEG Launches Green Venues Michigan Certification Program Four Venues to Receive Certification
    11 - OFIR Schedules Public Hearing on Independent Medical Examination Standards
    10 - MICHIGAN'S WAGE & HOUR DIVISION MOVES HQ TO NEW LOCATION Division also gets new telephone and fax numbers
    09 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Trout Creek Condominium Resort in Harbor Springs Facility Earns Steward Certification
    09 - DELEG Announces Higher Green Lodging Certification for Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs Facility Moves Up From Steward Level, Achieves Leader Status
    09 - State Fire Marshal Reminds Consumers: Water Your Tree Daily Don't Risk the Fire Danger of a Dry Christmas Tree
    08 - NEWS ADVISORY - (2nd Advisory, Including Recipient Names)Michigan Commission for the Blind to Present Annual Awards at Board Meeting December 11 in East Lansing
    08 - U.S. Gypsum Company's River Rouge Plant to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    02 - Michigan Green Communities Challenge Expands with Two New Partners
    02 - Michigan Commission for the Blind to Present Annual Awards at Board Meeting December 11 in East Lansing
    02 - Give Life-Saving, Practical Gifts This Holiday Season Protect Loved Ones from Fire and Burn Injury All Year Long
    01 - MPSC Permits Detroit Edison and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company to Bill Customers Whose Monthly Bills are Less than $30 Every Three Months
    01 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy Contract Amendment to Help Site Innovative Wind Turbine Generator, Also Approves Two Renewable Energy Credit Contracts
    01 - MPSC: Gas Choice Participation at All-Time High
    01 - MPSC Approves Year Round Shutoff Protection Program for Consumers Energy Company Customers
    01 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Upper Peninsula Power Company's 2008 Power Supply Costs
    01 - MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rule Changes to Accounting Standards for Regulated Electric and Gas Utilities in Michigan
    01 - October Unemployment Rates Decline in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    01 - Commissioner Ross Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Banking Industry
    01 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Yarrow Golf & Conference Resort in Augusta; Facility earns Steward Certification
  November
    30 - INSURANCE ADVOCATE JOINS WITH LEGISLATORS TO ANNOUNCE "F.A.I.R." AUTO INSURANCE REFORM PACKAGE
    30 - Efficiency United Kicks Off Energy Efficiency Program for Customers of 11 Michigan Utilities
    30 - Michigan Main Street Center and State Historic Preservation Office at MSHDA Unveil Latest Main Street Design Services for Boyne City
    30 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Grand Beach Resort in Traverse City; Facility Earns Steward Certification
    30 - MSHDA Lowers Interest Rate for First-Time Homebuyers $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended to April 2010
    30 - International Paper's Sturgis Facility Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    25 - Michigan Announces Competitive Grant Program to Fund Technical Assistance to Communities Engaged in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Projects
    25 - NEWS ADVISORY - Michigan Liquor Control Commission to hold Public Hearing at Lansing General Office Building
    24 - New Michigan Emerging Markets Skill Alliance for Tool and Die to Train 400 Workers NWLB-Affiliated Program Meets Employer Demand in Advanced Technology to Support Michigan's Green Economy
    24 - MIOSHA Recommends Crowd Control Guidelines for Protecting Workers during Retail Sales Events
    24 - DELEG Bureau of Energy Systems Awards Grants for Biomass Demonstration Projects
    24 - OFIR Orders Northville Insurance Agency, Agents to Cease and Desist
    23 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Northwoods Lodging Facility Earns Steward Certification
    23 - State Fire Marshal Urges Caution When Using Turkey Fryers for Holiday Meals Increased Fire Risk Outweighs Benefits of Cooking Appliance
    23 - Thanksgiving ? A Top Day for Home Cooking Fires Cook with Caution to Avoid Having the Fire Department as Uninvited Guests
    23 - Additional federal jobless benefit payments move into full swing this week in Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency issued some first payments last Thursday
    23 - OFIR Hears Public Comments on BCN's Proposed Acquisition of PHP
    23 - MIOSHA Announces $1 Million for Worker Protection Grants Twenty Statewide Grants, Totaling $1 Million, Will Provide Training Activities To Help Protect Michigan Workers Employed In High-Hazard Work Environments
    20 - MPSC Issues Request for Proposal for up to $2 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
    20 - UNEMPLOYED MICHIGAN WORKERS CAN CLAIM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THANKSGIVING WEEK
    20 - Governor Granholm Announces $1,000,000 in Additional No Worker Left Behind Funds to Help Dislocated Workers in West Central Michigan
    20 - Governor Granholm Announces $530,000 in Additional No Worker Left Behind Funds to Help Dislocated Workers in the Western Upper Peninsula
    20 - Governor Granholm Announces $300,000 in Additional No Worker Left Behind Funds to Help Dislocated Workers in Northeast Michigan
    19 - Arnold Center's two Manufacturing Facilities Receive SHARP Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
    19 - Michigan's Wage & Hour Division collects $2.3 million in unpaid workers' wages in FY 2009
    19 - U.S.DOL Awards $4 Million to Michigan, Indiana and Ohio Grant Will Research Green Economy Impact on the Auto Industry and Dislocated Auto Workers
    19 - Governor and DELEG Director Announce $83,806 Recovery Act Grant for Michigan State University to Measure Wind Speed in Michigan
    18 - Michigan's October Jobless Rate Declines
    17 - Arnold Center's two Manufacturing Facilities to Receive SHARP Award Recognition for Outstanding Workplace Safety & Health
    17 - OFIR Orders End to Flint Man's Alleged Investment Scam
    16 - Country Fresh Grand Rapids Facility Receives State Awards for Outstanding Safety & Health Record and Ergonomic Innovation
    16 - Michigan's Homeless Coalition and MSHDA Team Up to End Homelessness in Michigan
    13 - Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency to mail instructions for claiming federal extension starting next week
    13 - OFIR's Tips for Seniors Purchasing Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
    12 - MPSC Authorizes Michigan Consolidated Gas Company to Implement 2009-2010 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
    12 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Reconciling Two Utilities' 2008 Power Supply Costs
    12 - MPSC Authorizes Consumers Energy to Decrease Securitization Bond and Interest Surcharge, Increase Tax Surcharge
    12 - More Than 100 Businesses Holding a Liquor License Pass Controlled Buys
    10 - Teens Speak out on Driving while Texting, Drunk Driving, and Other Driver Safety Issues on Insurance Advocate's Cable Show
    10 - Granholm Proclaims November "Hire a Veteran" Month Highly-trained veterans are ready to work; services and incentives are available for employers who hire veterans
    09 - Michigan's Fire Safe Cigarette Law Takes Effect January 1, 2010 Manufacturers Required to Certify Self-Extinguishing Cigarettes with State
    06 - Governor Granholm Proclaims November 8-14 Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
    06 - Grand Haven to Host Historic Preservation Workshop November 17
    05 - DELEG Director Pruss Receives 2009 Guardian of the Great Lakes Award
    04 - OFIR Schedules Public Hearing on Blue Care Network's Proposed Acquisition of Physicians Health Plan
    03 - OFIR's Top Ten Investor Traps
    02 - MPSC Directs Consumers Energy to Refund to Electric Customers Part of Its Self-Implemented Rate Increase
    02 - UIA Warns Unemployment Recipients: Scammers Trying to Gain Access to Benefit Debit Cards
    02 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center ? Big Rapids Facility Earns Steward Certification
    02 - MSHDA seeking $290 million from feds for "New Michigan Urban Neighborhood" plan
  October
    30 - Michigan's Renewable Energy Certification System Launched
    30 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Facility Earns Steward Certification
    30 - State Fire Marshal Reminds Consumers: "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" Working Smoke Alarms Saves Lives in Escaping Home Fires
    29 - MPSC to Hold Public Hearing to Receive Public Comments on the Effect of Wind Turbine Setback Requirements and Noise Limitations on Wind Energy Development
    29 - MPSC Directs Upper Peninsula Power Company to File Electric Rates It Proposes to Self Implement
    29 - MPSC Designates Community Access Line of the Lakeshore, Inc. as the 2-1-1 Community Resource Information and Referral Answering Point for Seven Exchanges in Manistee County
    29 - MPSC Grants Licenses to Three Alternative Gas Suppliers
    29 - MPSC Directs Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to File Natural Gas Rates It Proposes to Self Implement
    29 - State Fire Marshal Urges Families To Be Halloween Safe Costumes, Candles and Jack-O-Lanterns Pose Increased Fire Risk
    29 - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Thursday, November 5, 2009
    27 - Michigan Receives 2009 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Innovation Award
    22 - September Unemployment Rates Edge Down Slightly in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    20 - OFIR Announces Participation in Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
    15 - MPSC Commissioner Highlights Role of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs in Michigan's Energy Efficiency Revolution
    15 - Wind Energy Resource Zone Board Submits Final Report Identifying Four Michigan Regions with Highest Wind Energy Potential
    14 - Michigan's September Jobless Rate Increases
    14 - Michigan Rehabilitation Services Employer Champions Honored by State Businesses Recognized by MRS and MCB as Role Models for Putting People with Disabilities to Work
    14 - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $1.77 Million For Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants To 32 Michigan Projects
    13 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Alpena Power Company to Increase its Electric Rates by $650,000
    13 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement that Enhances Customer Protections for Natural Gas Choice Customers
    13 - Commissioner Martinez Elected Organization of MISO States Vice President
    13 - MPSC Directs Consumers Energy Company to File Natural Gas Rates It Proposes to Self Implement
    13 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Reconciling the 2008 Power Supply Costs of Six Michigan Electric Utilities, Approves Rate Increase for One
    13 - MPSC Directs Consumers Energy Company to Show Cause Why It Should Not Refund Unspent Tree Trimming, Certain O & M Funds to Electric Customers
    13 - MPSC Revises Schedule Dealing with Self-Implementation in Wisconsin Electric Power Company's Ongoing Electric Rate Case
    13 - MPSC Highlights Efforts to Reconnect Utility Service for Senior Citizens No Questions Asked
    13 - MIOSHA Cites Imperial Construction Company for Willful and Serious Violations in Fatal Trench Collapse and Proposes $131,600 in Penalties
    13 - News Advisory - First Annual Michigan Rehabilitation Services Employer Champion Awards to be Presented Wednesday, October 14 at State Capitol
    12 - Sadlak Sentencing Highlights OFIR's Partnership with Local Law Enforcement on Investment Crimes
    09 - MPSC Issues Winter 2009/2010 Energy Appraisal
    09 - OFIR Revokes Farmington Hills Man's Securities, Insurance Licenses
    08 - MSHDA and Department of Natural Resources Team Up on Oct. 10 for Archaeology Family Fun Day
    08 - OFIR Announces $480 Million Auction Rate Securities Settlement with JPMorgan Chase
    07 - Recovery Act Expands Work Opportunity Tax Credit Employers must file by October 17
    07 - Michigan Automobile and Home Insurance Consumer Advocate Urges Michigan Supreme Court to Ban Use of Credit Scores
    06 - ADVISORY - Insurance Advocate Butch Hollowell will Hold Credit Scoring Press Conference Outside Michigan Hall of Justice
    06 - Credit Scoring Ban Finally Before Michigan Supreme Court
    05 - MPSC Commissioner Transeth Elected President of the Organization of PJM States, Inc. for 2010
    05 - City of Marshall, Brooks Fountain Restoration Project Earns the Collaboration Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    02 - Governor Granholm Proclaims October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned
    02 - Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off at State Capitol Rotunda, Monday, October 5
    02 - DELEG Warns Consumers of Furnace Cleaning Scams Offers Do's and Don'ts of Winterizing Your Home Heating System
    02 - Michigan Hispanic Caucus & Cesar E. Chavez Commission Recognizes Outstanding Hispanic Students, Entrepreneurs and Leaders
    02 - Huntington National Bank Acquires Deposits of Warren Bank
    01 - MPSC Encourages Utility Customers to "Be WinterWise," Web Site Features Information on Energy Efficiency Tips, Energy Assistance Programs
    01 - Advisory - DELEG, MSU to Graduate First Participants of Veterans to Agriculture Program an Innovative No Worker Left Behind Job Training Initiative
    01 - Advisory - Michigan Liquor Control Commission to Hold Public Meeting in Muskegon
  September
    30 - OFIR Hears Public Testimony on Uninsured Motorist Coverage
    29 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to Implement Its 2009-2010 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
    29 - MPSC Approves Financial Incentive Mechanisms for Consumers Energy, Detroit Edison and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company When They Exceed Energy Optimization Targets
    29 - MPSC Starts Proceeding on Direct Participation of Michigan Retail Customers into a Regional Transmission Organization Wholesale Market
    29 - MPSC Merges Low-Income Resources Task Force with the Energy Optimization Low Income Work Group, Schedules First Meeting
    29 - MPSC Approves Procedures Dealing with the Administration and Allocation of Electric Load Served by Alternative Electric Suppliers
    29 - MPSC Reaffirms Previous Order Denying Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Recovery of Control Premium in Rates
    29 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing SEMCO Energy Gas Company's 2009-2010 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
    29 - Insurance Coverage and H1N1 Influenza
    28 - Governor Granholm Proclaims October 2009 Investing in Abilities Month in Michigan
    28 - Media Invited to Hispanic Celebration on Tues, Sept. 29 in Lansing
    28 - Michigan Launches $17.4 Million Competitive Grant Program to Fund Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects Communities Encouraged to Submit Proposals for Energy-Saving, Job-Creating Projects
    25 - State of Michigan, MSU Partnering to Prepare Veterans for Agricultural Jobs Partners with Michigan State University for Innovative No Worker Left Behind Job Training Initiative
    25 - OFIR Orders Insurance Agency Benefit Management Administrators to Stop Selling Fraudulent Health Policies
    25 - Governor Granholm Announces $540,000 in Work Incentive Grants to Extend the Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative to June 30, 2010
    24 - August Unemployment Rates Decline Seasonally in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    24 - Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission to Meet in Madison Heights on Friday, October 9
    22 - MPSC Awarded Over $1 Million in ARRA Funds to Assist in Implementing Smart Grid Technology
    21 - Community Invited to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage on Tuesday, Sept. 29th in Lansing Tickets Available for Hispanic Heritage Awards and Recognition Dinner
    21 - Consumer's Corner Highlights Decoy Operations at the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
    17 - OFIR Revokes Grand Blanc Mortgage Company's License
    16 - MPSC Reminds Utility Customers to Protect Their Privacy to Prevent Utility Service Fraud
    16 - City of Holland, Mutual City Flats Hotel Project Earns the Downtown Green Project Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - City of Lansing, Mutual Building Historic Rehabilitation Earns the Downtown Green Project ? Large Scale Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - City of Clare, Coffee Talk 505 Project Earns the Downtown Façade Rehabilitation Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - Sault Saint Marie to get Affordable Family Housing Development
    16 - Michigan State Housing Development Authorirty Authorizes Mortgage Loan for Two Developments in Frankfort
    16 - Claumet Main Street, Joam LaRoche Earns Michigan Main Street Robert Busby Volunteer of the Year Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - Downtown Howell Earns Michigan Main Street Program of the Year Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - Old Town Lansing, Old Town Medical Arts Center Earns The Redevelopment Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - City of Howell, Downtown Howell Pink Party Earns The Innovation Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Begins in Lansing
    16 - Michigan's August Jobless Rate Inches Upward
    16 - OFIR Offers Advice to Schools and Local Governments Purchasing Employee Insurance
    16 - City of Grand Haven, Downtown Retention and Recruitment Strategy Earns The Main Street Four Points ? Economic Restructuring Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - City of Clare, Clare Pride Day Earns The Main Street Four Points - Organization Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - City of Niles, Hunter Ice Festival Earns The Main Street Four Points ? Promotion Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    16 - Marshall, Diane Larkin Earns Michigan Main Street Manager of the Year Award at the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference
    15 - MPSC Approves $8.5 Million in Michigan Efficiency Grants
    15 - MPSC Approves $4 Million in Michigan Efficiency Grants
    15 - MPSC Approves $14 Million in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Grants
    15 - MPSC Approves $1 Million in Michigan Efficiency Grants
    15 - MPSC Directs Detroit Edison and Consumers Energy Company to File Electric Reliability and Power Quality Information Annually
    15 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy Credit Sale Agreement Between Alpena Power Company and Consumers Energy Company
    15 - MPSC Says Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association Meets Requirements for Member Regulation
    15 - MPSC Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Electric Interconnection Procedures and Forms
    15 - MPSC Approves $55 Million in Low-Income Energy Assistance Grants
    15 - MPSC Designates HandsOn Battle Creek, Inc. as 2-1-1 Answering Point for Four Exchanges in Branch County
    15 - MPSC Directs Detroit Edison Company Not to Implement Provisionally Approved Rate Realignment Adjustment
    15 - MPSC Directs Regulated Electric Utilities to Submit 10-Year Fossil Fuel Generation Efficiency Plans Every Three Years
    15 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Alpena Power Company's 2008 Power Supply Costs
    15 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op's 2008 Power Supply Costs, Increasing Rates
    15 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement Between Indiana Michigan Power Company and Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm LLC
    15 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Garden Grove Bed & Breakfast Facility Earns Partner Certification
    15 - MEDIA ADVISORY
    14 - Live Audio Broadcasts of MPSC Commission Meetings Now Available on the Internet
    14 - Herman Miller's Midwest Distribution Center Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition of their Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
    14 - Insurance Advocate's Cable Show Explores Help for Consumers when Disaster Strikes: the Role of a Public Insurance Adjuster
    11 - MIOSHA Program Recognized for Exemplary Workplace Practices The MIOSHA Program was Awarded the Prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award Today in an Event Hosted by the First Gentleman, MEDC and the Detroit Regional Chamber
    09 - OFIR's Health Insurance Advice for Small Business Owners
    08 - MPSC Staff Submits Report Related to Consumers Energy's Proposed New Coal-Fired Plant to the DEQ
    08 - MPSC Staff Submits Report Related to Wolverine Power Cooperative's Proposed New Coal-Fired Plant to the DEQ
    08 - MCB Board Meeting September 18 in Marquette Features Upper Peninsula Partners
    08 - Michigan Hispanic Caucus Seeking Outstanding Hispanic Nominations
    03 - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, September 11, 2009
    02 - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Set for Sept. 29 in Lansing
    02 - Occidental Chemical Corporation's Ludington Facility Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition of their Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
    02 - Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council Report Provides Roadmap for Offshore Wind Energy Development
    02 - DELEG's Energy Conservation Apprenticeship Readiness Program Starts in Eight Michigan Cities of Promise $1.4 Million in Recovery Act Funds Will Prepare Workers for Green Jobs as a part of the Michigan Energy Corps
    01 - Deadline to Apply for Michigan Home Heating Credit Approaches, Says MPSC
    01 - MPSC Schedules Seven Consumer Forums around the State
    01 - Unemployment Insurance Agency to hold free seminars for employers about Michigan's UI system
  August
    31 - Baby on Board: OFIR's Insurance Tips for New Parents
    27 - July Unemployment Rates Little Changed in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    26 - AICP Continuing Ed Credits and Student Rates Available for 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Awards
    26 - Online certification system for unemployment benefits is growing in popularity Use of MARVIN online more than triples
    25 - MPSC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Proposed Procedures for Electric Load Allocation Served by Electric Choice Suppliers
    25 - MPSC's Energy Optimization Meeting to Feature ENERGY STAR Expert
    25 - MPSC Authorizes Michigan Consolidated Gas Company to Collect $87 Million for 2008 Uncollectibles
    25 - MPSC Approves Detroit Edison Company's RFP and Bid Evaluation Procedures for Its Renewable Energy Plan
    20 - Michigan Saves Advisory Group to Hold First Meeting, Public Invited to Provide Input into Energy Efficiency Program with No Up-Front Costs to Utility Customers
    20 - MIOSHA Invites Employers to "Take a Stand" for Safety and Health
    20 - Tekna of Kalamazoo Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    19 - Michigan's July Jobless Rate Declines Slightly
    19 - Michigan Receives $1.1 Million for Energy Emergency Preparedness
Recovery Act Funds Will Help Protet Businesses, Consumers by speeding recovery, limiting outages
    18 - OFIR Orders Insurance Company to Stop Doing Business in State
    17 - Wind Energy Resource Zone Board to Hold Public Hearing in Scottville
    17 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Days Hotel Downtown Grand Rapids Moving Up From Current Level, Facility Achieves Leader Status
    17 - Michigan's Energy Future Today Explores Energy Efficiency
    14 - Governor Announces Launch of Michigan Academy for Green Mobility to Train Engineers for Renewable Energy Jobs
    13 - OFIR Orders National Mortgage Company to Stop Doing Business in Michigan
    12 - Michigan Named Among Nation's Top Three States Favorable to Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses State Law Sets Goal of Awarding Them Five Percent of Procurement Dollars
    11 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to Reconcile Its 2007-2008 Gas Cost Recovery Revenues and Expenses
    11 - MPSC Approves Contract Designating Michigan Community Action Agency Association as State's Energy Optimization Plan Administrator
    11 - MPSC Approves Contract Designating APX, Inc. as the State's Renewable Energy Credit and Tracking Program Administrator
    11 - MPSC Approves Procedures for Recovery of Certain Costs Related to Merchant Plants That Generate Electricity from Wood or Solid Wood Wastes
    11 - MPSC Directs Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association to Make Certain Filings, Meet with MPSC Staff as It Transitions to a Member-Regulated Cooperative
    11 - MPSC Seeking Public Comments on Consumers Energy Company's and Detroit Edison Company's Plans for Utilizing Dispatchable Customer-Owned Distributed Generation
    11 - MPSC Grants Consumers Energy Company's Request for Rehearing in Case Dealing with Renewable and Energy Optimization Surcharges
    11 - MPSC Approves Revised Stranded Cost Recovery Surcharges for Certain Consumers Energy Company Customers
    11 - Wind Energy Resource Zone Board to Hold Public Hearing in Bad Axe
    11 - MPSC Approves Contract Designating Michigan Community Action Agency Association as State's Energy Optimization Plan Administrator
    05 - Insurance Advocate's Cable Show Takes Consumers behind the Scenes
    04 - Michigan Career and Technical Institute Fundraising Activity Benefits Green Gables Haven in Hastings Students Learn the Importance of Giving Back to the Community
    03 - OFIR Charges Insurance Company, Agency with Selling Fraudulent Health Policies
  July
    31 - Governor Granholm Announces an Additional $1,000,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds to Help Dislocated Workers in the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance
    31 - Governor Granholm Announces an Additional $168,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds to Help Dislocated Workers in Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
    31 - Unemployment Insurance Agency launches webcasts for the unemployed and employers
    29 - OFIR Plays Major Role in SEC's Halting of $50 Million Ponzi Scheme in Detroit Area
    28 - NEWS ADVISORY - Michigan Liquor Control Commission to hold Public Hearing at Lansing General Office Building
    28 - OFIR Releases Wellness Plan from Successful Rehabilitation
    27 - Governor Granholm and MSHDA Announce Over $10.1 Million In 34 Statewide Grants
    27 - Governor Granholm Announces Four MSHDA Programs for First-Time Homebuyers Federal Funds to Encourage Homeownership and Revitalize Neighborhoods
    23 - State of Michigan expands hours for automated telephone system to accept unemployment claims
    23 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems Announces Michigan Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Workshop
    23 - June Unemployment Rates Increase in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    22 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems Announces Michigan Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Workshop
    22 - OFIR Orders End to Detroiter's Alleged Investment Scam
    21 - TWB Company, LLC, Monroe plant Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    21 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems Announces Michigan Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Workshop
    20 - DELEG Offers Tips On Staying Safe While Using Generators
    20 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems Announces Michigan Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Workshop
    17 - ADVISORY - TWB Company Monroe Plant to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    17 - DELEG Now Interacting with Citizens through Social Media on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
    16 - AMENDED: MPSC Directs Detroit Edison Company to Apply Specific Rate Design If It Chooses to Self Implement A Rate Increase, Notes Any Increase to be Off-Set by Reduction in PSCR Factor
    16 - MPSC Says Cherryland Electric Cooperative Meets Requirements for Member Regulation
    16 - MPSC: Consumer Alert Provides Tips for Safe Use of a Portable Generator
    16 - Federal minimum wage increase to push up Michigan's sub-minimum wage
    15 - Auto Insurance: Be Prepared for Your Summer Road Trip
    15 - Michigan's June Jobless Rate Continues Upward
    14 - Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Exemplary Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
    09 - OFIR Posts 2008 Insurance Company Complaint Statistics
    09 - Michigan Career and Technical Institute to Graduate 164 Students
    08 - State of Michigan and Michigan State University Sign Historic Letter of Agreement MSU to Host DELEG's King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellows Conference for Next Three Years
    08 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Cozy Koi Bed & Breakfast Facility Earns Partner Certification
    08 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Facility Earns Leader Certification
    08 - MSHDA Announces New Web Site to Assist Michigan Communities Downtown Efforts
    07 - Michigan Commission for the Blind is Featured Senior Site Agency of the Month
    07 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Sunburst Inn Facility Earns Partner Certification
    01 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Authorizing Three Natural Gas Utilities to Reconcile Their 2007-2008 Gas Cost Recovery Revenues and Expenses
    01 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans for 40 Michigan Municipal Electric Utilities, Withholds Determination on One Utility's Plans
    01 - MPSC Directs Glacial Energy of Michigan, Inc. to File its Renewable Energy Plan
    01 - Protect MI Child Registry Marks Fourth Anniversary, Continues to Protect Thousands of Michigan Children
    01 - MPSC Designates United Way 2-1-1: Midland Call Center as the 2-1-1 Answering Point for 31 Exchanges in Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella and Midland Counties
    01 - MPSC Designates Gryphon Place as the 2-1-1 Answering Point for 46 Exchanges in Allegan, Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties
    01 - OFIR Announces $800 Million Auction Rate Securities Settlement with Merrill Lynch, Banc of America
    01 - Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Accepting Applications for Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates until August 28
    01 - DELEG Director Announces 3 Service Stations Will Receive Incentives for Ethanol (E85) Conversions
  June
    30 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Detroit Marriott Troy Facility Earns Partner Certification
    30 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Facility Earns Steward Certification
    30 - Governor Granholm Announces an Additional $2,000,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funding to Help Dislocated Workers in Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Area
    30 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Holiday Inn West Moving Up From Current Level, Facility Achieves Steward Status
    30 - Insurance Advocate's Cable Show Explains Options for Insuring Recreational Vehicles
    29 - MPSC Chairman: Michigan Entering New Era of Energy Efficiency to Save Ratepayers Money
    29 - Disaster Preparation Basics
    26 - Hot Temperatures are Here, MPSC Offers "Beat the Heat and Save" Tips
    26 - MPSC Grants Consumer Energy Company's Request to Lower Its Energy Optimization Surcharge for Certain Commercial Customers
    25 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for JW Marriott Grand Rapids Facility Earns Leader Certification
    25 - The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth's Bureau of Fire Services Warns: Be Safe This Fourth of July - Use Caution with Fireworks
    25 - May Unemployment Rates Increase in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets; Sluggish Overall Economy Dampens Seasonal Employment Hunt in Many Areas
    23 - Insurance Tips for Drivers Affected by Ionia Flood
    23 - P.A. 222 of 2008 Requires Michigan Nonprofit Corporations To Have a Minimum of Three Directors Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Bureau of Commercial Services Mailing 2009 Nonprofit Information Updates to Confirm Requirement
    22 - Top Utility Executives Scheduled to Attend Kick Off of MPSC's Energy Optimization Meeting
    22 - 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Announces Keynote Speaker Tom Izzo
    22 - Michigan Devotes $1 Million from Recovery Act to Sponsor 1,000 New Apprentices
DELEG announces creation of the Michigan Registered Apprenticeship Pilot program
    18 - SMS Millcraft Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    18 - Postsecondary Options for Blind Students is Featured Topic of June 26 MCB Board Meeting in Lansing
    18 - OFIR Offers Insurance Tips for Domestic Partners
    18 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for The Dearborn Inn Facility Earns Partner Certification
    17 - STATE OPENS TEMPORARY PROBLEM RESOLUTION OFFICE IN PONTIAC TODAY TO HELP THOSE WITH UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
    17 - MIOSHA and Precision Metalforming Association Sign Alliance to Protect Workers
    17 - Michigan's May Jobless Rate Up Significantly
    15 - State warns of websites that charge fees for filing jobless claims or ask the unemployed to directly deposit their benefits with them
    15 - OFIR Gives Tips to Consumers on Long-Term Care Insurance
    12 - Marathon's Detroit Refinery Recognized For Exemplary Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
    11 - MPSC to Kick Off Energy Optimization Collaborative Designed to Maximize State's Energy Efficiency Efforts
    11 - 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Announces Opening Keynote Speaker Daniel T. Kildee
    11 - Statewide Forum Helps High School Students with Disabilities Reach Their Leadership Potential
    09 - MPSC Seeks Public Comments on Wolverine Power Cooperative's Electric Generation Alternatives Analysis Related to Proposed New Coal-Fired Plant
    09 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems and the Michigan Municipal League Kickoff Michigan Green Communities Challenge
    09 - OFIR Places Wixom Mortgage Servicer Northwestern Financial into Conservatorship
    05 - MPSC Seeks Public Comments on Consumers Energy Company's Electric Generation Alternatives Analysis Related to Proposed New Coal-Fired Plant
    05 - Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing Announces Duvernay Award Recipient at Annual Conference Awards Program
    05 - On Behalf of Consumers, OFIR Staff Challenges BCBSM's Proposed Rate Increases
    04 - Marshall Afterschool Arts Apprenticeship Program Chosen to Design the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Awards
    04 - OFIR Protects Policyholders, Orders Insurers to File Home and Auto Insurance Contracts Prior to Use
    03 - Governor Granholm Declares June Youth Employment Month in Michigan DELEG Offers Tips for Finding Employment and Staying Safe on the Job
    03 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Kettunen Center Moving Up From Current Level, Facility Achieves Steward Status
    03 - University of Michigan Latest Major Employer to Sign Up for Talent Bank to Find Qualified Job Applicants Award-winning website offers free postings for employers of all sizes to find the right candidates fast
    03 - Insurance Advocate's Cable Show Focuses on Health Care Coverage Provided Under Michigan No Fault Insurance
    02 - MPSC Directs Cherryland Electric Cooperative to Make Certain Filings, Meet with MPSC Staff as it Transitions to a Member Regulated Cooperative
    02 - MPSC Grants Alternative Electric Supplier License to Glacial Energy of Michigan, Inc.
    02 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing SEMCO Energy Gas Company's 2009-2010 Gas Cost Recovery Factor for Battle Creek Division
    02 - MPSC Approves Modified Version of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company's Energy Optimization Plan
    02 - MPSC Approves Modified Version of Detroit Edison's Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    02 - MPSC Issues 2008 Report on Status of Telecommunications Competition in Michigan, Showing Significant Increase in Competition-Owned Facilities
    02 - Wind Energy Resource Zone Board Submits Proposed Report, Identifies Four Michigan Regions with Highest Wind Energy Potential
  May
    29 - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, June 5, 2009
    29 - OFIR Re-accredited by National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors
    28 - April Unemployment Rates Decrease Seasonally in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Upper Peninsula Power Company to Implement Its 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
    26 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy Plan for UP Power Marketing LLC
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to Implement Its Energy Optimization Plan
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Wisconsin Electric Power Company to Implement Its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Wisconsin Public Service Corporation to Implement Its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Upper Peninsula Power Company to Implement Its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    26 - MPSC Formally Adopts Net Metering and Interconnection Rules for Small, Renewable Electric Generation Projects Onsite
    26 - MPSC Directs The Detroit Edison Company to File Tariffs that It Intends to Implement in Electric Rate Case
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement with Northern Michigan Pipeline Company, Company Fined $20,000
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Northern States Power Company's 2009-2010 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
    26 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing SEMCO Energy, Inc. to Implement Its Energy Optimization Plan
    26 - CORRECTION: MPSC Approves Consumers Energy's Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    26 - Commission Offers Summer Programs for Youth Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
    22 - Summer is Here -- It's Time to Enjoy Carnival & Amusement Parks Safely!
    20 - Michigan's April Jobless Rate Increases
    19 - MSHDA Awards $359,700 for Rental Rehabilitation in Adrian
    19 - MSHDA Awards $256,100 Grant for Rental Rehabilitation in Scottville
    19 - MSHDA Awards $457,300 for Rental Rehabilitation in Menominee
    19 - MSHDA Awards $256,100 for Rental Rehabilitation in Leslie
    19 - MSHDA Awards $170,700 Grant for Rental Rehabilitation in Ironwood
    19 - MSHDA Awards $365,100 Grant for Rental Rehabilitation in Imlay City
    19 - Michigan Teen (16-19) Job Outlook Summer 2009
    19 - Michigan Packaging Company of Mason Receive SHARP Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
    18 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Detroit Novi Courtyard by Marriott Facility Earns Steward Certification
    15 - Michigan Packaging Company of Mason to Receive SHARP Award Recognition for Outstanding Workplace Safety & Health
    15 - Chief Financial Federal Credit Union Acquires All Deposits of Rouge Employees Credit Union in Dearborn
    13 - Dickinson County Granted $200,000 for Household Rehabilitation
    13 - City of Hancock Granted $305,500 for Rental Rehabilitation
    13 - City of Monroe Granted $163,900 for Rental Rehabilitation
    13 - Alpena Granted $250,000 for Rehabilitation
    13 - OFIR Orders End to Grosse Ile Woman's Alleged Investment Scam
    13 - Houghton County Granted $222,200 for Downtown Rehabilitation
    12 - MPSC Seeks Public Comment on Rules Governing Application Process for Utility Mergers and Acquisitions
    12 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Indiana Michigan Power Company to Implement Its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    12 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Edison Sault Electric Company to Implement its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    12 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Alpena Power Company to Implement Its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    12 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements with Nine Electric Cooperatives Authorizing Them to Implement Their Renewable Energy, Energy Optimization Plans
    12 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Northern States Power Company to Implement Its Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization Plans
    12 - MPSC Directs Consumers Energy to Off-Set Any Electric Rate Increase for Residential Customers with $36 Million in Proceeds from Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
    12 - Michigan Wind Working Group Receives National Recognition Jennifer Alvarado, GLREA Executive Director,Named Outstanding Young Wind Advocate
    11 - Michigan Supreme Court Will Hear OFIR's Credit Scoring Case
    08 - MSHDA Awards $550,000 in NSP Funds to City of Farmington Hills
    08 - MSHDA Awards $880,000 in NSP Funds to Dearborn Heights
    08 - MPSC Issues Consumer Alert on Credits Available After Electric Outages
    07 - 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Announced Lansing is Host City
    07 - MIOSHA Launches Initiative to help Employers during Tough Economic Times Protecting Worker Safety & Health can Help Your Business Survive in Tough Economic Times
    07 - 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference Announces Keynote Speakers Daniel T. Kildee and Tom Izzo
    06 - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis Confirmed for May 11th "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference in Lansing Conference Almost Sold Out -Three More Breakout Sessions Added to Meet Demand
    06 - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs Seeking Public Input by June 4 on Strategic Plan
    06 - 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference in Search of Michigan Artist to Design Awards
    06 - West Michigan Air Care Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition of their Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
    05 - Early Registration for Mid-America Regulatory Conference Extended
    05 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Candlelite Inn Facility Earns Partner Certification
    04 - Building Safety: Where You Live, Work and Play
    04 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for The Inn at Bay Harbor Facility Earns Leader Certification
    01 - MPSC Issues Summer 2009 Energy Appraisal
  April
    30 - MPSC Establishes Procedures for Its Staff to Use in Working with the MDEQ on Proposed New Coal-Fired Electric Plants
    30 - MPSC Seeks Public Comments on Power Quality Standards
    30 - Fire Services, OFIR Put Focus on Problem of Arson for Profit
    29 - Governor Granholm, MSHDA Announce Over $7.5 Million for 15 Michigan Entitlement Cities Two additional cities slated to receive funds for housing redevelopment, blight elimination.
    28 - Recovery Act Allocates $136.2 Million in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding To Michigan Works! Agencies
    28 - 2009 Adult Education Conference Focuses on Literacy and Employability of Adult Learners 4th Annual Event Draws Hundreds of Educators, Reaching Out ? Changing Lives
    28 - MIOSHA Calls for Increased Safety Diligence on "Workers Memorial Day"
    28 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Grand Hotel Facility Earns Partner Certification
    24 - NEWS ADVISORY - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, May 1, 2009
    24 - Level One Bank Acquires Deposits of Michigan Heritage Bank in Farmington Hills
    23 - OFIR Announces Free Mortgage Licensee Seminars
    23 - March Unemployment Rates Increase in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    22 - MPSC Approves $5.5 Million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
    22 - MPSC Approves Michigan Energy Efficiency Grant for Development of Michigan Saves System
    22 - MPSC Directs Consumers Energy Company to File Tariffs that It Intends to Implement in Electric Rate Case
    22 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems Celebrates Earth Day Every Day Aligns All of State's Energy Resources Making Michigan a Leader In the New Energy Economy
    22 - Registration Nearing Sell Out for May 11th "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference
    16 - MPSC Formally Adopts Gas Safety Standards
    16 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement in Formal Complaint Against Universal Gas & Electric Corporation
    16 - MPSC Amends Standardized Form for Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreements, Issues Consumer Alert on Dispute Resolution Process
    16 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Indiana Michigan Power Company to Reconcile its 2007 Power Supply Costs
    16 - MPSC Modifies Procedures for Changing Telecommunications Service Providers
    16 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Authorizing 10 Electric Utilities to Implement 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factors
    16 - MPSC Approves Renewable Energy Plans for Eleven Alternative Electric Suppliers, Finds Three Others in Compliance with Michigan Law
    16 - MPSC Keeps State 9-1-1 Charge and Distribution Percentages the Same
    16 - OFIR Orders Vanguard Insurance Agency to Cease and Desist
    15 - Michigan's March Jobless Rate Tracks Upward
    15 - OFIR Announces $876 Million Auction Rate Securities Settlement with Citigroup, Wachovia
    15 - Michigan Departments of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth and Natural Resources Join U.S. Department of Defense Region 5 Sustainability Network Sign Charter Promoting Environmental Stewardship, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy
    14 - Insurance Advocate's Cable Show Features Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm as Guest
    14 - NEWS ADVISORY - DELEG and DNR to Join Region 5 Sustainability Network, Sign Charter with U.S. Department of Defense On Wednesday, April 15 in Lansing
    14 - Michigan's Energy Future Today - DELEG's Newest Cable Show Hits the Airwaves Statewide Keeping Consumers Informed About Michigan's New Energy Economy
    13 - MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for Michigan Energy Efficiency Grant
    13 - Insurance Industry Credit Scoring Victory a Loss for Michigan Consumers
    10 - ADVISORY - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, April 17, 2009
    09 - April is Alcohol Awareness Month
    09 - OFIR Orders Another Fraudulent Credit Union Out of Business
    08 - ADVISORY - Governor's Interagency Task Force on Employee Misclassification to Meet on April 16 in Detroit
    07 - MIOSHA and the Three ASSE Michigan Chapters Sign Alliance to Improve Workplace Safety and Health
    07 - MPSC Issues Request for Proposal for up to $8.5 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
    07 - OFIR Challenging All New Home Insurance Filings Based on Credit Scoring
    02 - MPSC Issues Three Requests for Proposal for Low-Income Energy Assistance, Low Income Energy Efficiency, and Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
    02 - OFIR Applauds House for Passing MCCA Reforms, Urges Senate to Enact Important Legislation
    01 - Governor Granholm Announces $266,590 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Dislocated Workers in Central Michigan
    01 - Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm and Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Award Federal Grants to Five Builders to Construct Energy-Efficient Houses
  March
    31 - MPSC Reminds Low-Income, Disabled and Unemployed Utility Customers that Shut-Off Protections Have Been Extended through April 30
    31 - February Unemployment Rates Increase in Majority of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    31 - News Advisory - DELEG to Present Builders with Federal Energy Star Home Grants On Wednesday, April 1 in East Lansing
    25 - Michigan's February Jobless Rate Moves Upward
    24 - OFIR Orders Fake Southfield Mortgage Company Out of Business
    23 - Gardeners of All Ages & Skill Levels Needed to Help Revitalize Michigan's Urban Neighborhoods By Growing Green This Spring
Urban Gardening Program encourages revitalization, expands access to fresh foods
    20 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Livonia Courtyard by Marriott Facility Earns Steward Certification
    20 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for East Lansing Marriott Facility Earns Partner Certification
    19 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Comfort Inn & Suites of Lansing Facility Earns Steward Certification
    19 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Shanty Creek Resorts Facility Earns Steward Certification
    19 - January Unemployment Rates Increase in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
    19 - Extra $25 in jobless benefits to start appearing with payments issued on March 23
    18 - MPSC Establishes Low-Income Energy Resources Task Force, Seeks Interested Persons to Participate
    18 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Indiana Michigan Power Company's 2009 Power Supply Costs
    18 - MPSC Establishes Statewide Net Metering Program, Approves Revised Rules
    18 - MPSC Designates Michigan 2-1-1 as Statewide 2-1-1 Coordinating Agency for 2009-2010
    18 - Michigan Challenged to Remain in Top Five of "Change the World with ENERGY STAR" Contest, Pledges Taken until the End of March
    18 - Country Fresh Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
    18 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Holiday Inn West Facility Earns Partner Certification
    18 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Interlochen Motel Facility Earns Steward Certification
    18 - DELEG's Fidelity Bonding Program Insures Employability for All
No-cost Policy Benefits Employers and Job Seekers; Reduces Recidivism
    18 - DELEG's Bureau of Energy Systems Announces Availability of Tax Credits to Convert and/or Install Biofuel Infrastructure
    17 - Still Time to Save Green with Early Registration for May 11th "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference Early Registration Deadline Extended through March 31; Keynote Speaker Named White House Adviser
    16 - OFIR Warns Detroit-Area Consumers of Fake Auto Insurance
    13 - DELEG Announces 2009-2011 WIA Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grant Application Process
    13 - MLCC Reminds Citizens to Enjoy St. Patrick's Day in Good Health Keep Yourself and Friends Safe by Avoiding Binge Drinking
    12 - Online Registration is Available Now for the MARC 2009 Annual Conference
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $150,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Wage & Hour Collections jump 43 percent in January 2009 Total collections for 2008 rise by 2 percent
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $300,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Oakland County One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $300,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Monroe County One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $300,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in the Central Upper Peninsula One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $300,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Kent and Allegan Counties One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $250,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in St. Clair County One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $250,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $250,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Calhoun County One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $150,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Northwest Michigan One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    12 - Governor Granholm Announces $250,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Adult Education in Washtenaw County One of 10 regional partnerships sharing $2.5 million for statewide pilot project
    11 - OFIR Cracks Down on Fake Dearborn Credit Union
    10 - OFIR Disapproves Auto Rates Based on Credit Scoring
    10 - GOVERNOR'S INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION TO MEET ON MARCH 24 IN LANSING
    10 - MCB Features Guest Speakers at March 20 Board Meeting in Lansing
    10 - Insurance Advocate's Cable Show Highlights Helpful Hints for Consumers to Save Money on Insurance
    10 - Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Accepting Applications for Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission Until May 4
    09 - OFIR Meets with Japanese Officials to Discuss Auto Insurance
    06 - MIOSHA and the Office of the State Employer Sign Alliance to Improve Workplace Safety and Health in State Government
    06 - With OFIR's Assistance, SEC Halts $200 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud
    05 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Granting a Certificate for Construction of Two 138 Kilovolt Lines and Transmission Substation in Leelanau County
    05 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Granting Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Authority to Sell Certain Natural Gas, Saving Customers $12 Million
    05 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing We Energies to Implement its 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
    05 - MPSC Seeks Public Comments on State 9-1-1 Charge and Disbursement Percentages
    05 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Reconciling 2008 Gas Cost Recovery Revenues and Expenses for Two Natural Gas Utilities
    05 - MPSC Seeks Public Comments on Possible Changes to Procedures for Changing Telecommunication Providers
    05 - MPSC Directs The Detroit Edison Company and Consumers Energy Company to Make Improvements Following Investigation into Electric Outages Caused by Summer Storms
    05 - MPSC: Seven Cell Phone Service Providers Now Offer Lifeline Discounts to Customers, in Addition to Landline Telephone Service Providers
    05 - Michigan's January Jobless Rate Up Sharply
Temporary Auto Layoffs Continue Due to Drop in Auto Sales
    04 - DFCU-CapCom Merger Creates $2 Billion Michigan Credit Union
    03 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Boyne Mountain Resort Facility Earns Leader Certification
    02 - MPSC Issues 2008 Annual Report
    02 - MPSC to Make Available Remote Conferencing for Public Hearing on Proposed Revised Net Metering and Interconnection Rules
    02 - OFIR Announces Auto Insurance Companies Pledging to Freeze Rate Increases
  February
    27 - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, March 6, 2009
    25 - DELEG Corporation Division Invites Leaders to Register for Nonprofit Seminars
    24 - DELEG Seeking Exhibitors for "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference on May 11th Conference Offers Low-Cost Option to Reach Up To 1,000 Green Leaders
    24 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Camp Arcadia Facility Earns Steward Certification
    24 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Sheraton Detroit Novi Facility Earns Steward Certification
    23 - ADVISORY - MCB Hosts Demo of Breakthrough DeafBlind Communicator in Lansing Feb. 24
    20 - MPSC Directs Northern Michigan Pipeline Company, LC to Show Cause Why Its Authority to Construct and Operate Manistee County Pipeline Should Not be Revoked
    20 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Edison Sault Electric Company's 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
    20 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Edison Sault Electric Company's 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
    19 - Governor Granholm Announces $200,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Dislocated Workers in West Central Michigan
    19 - Governor Granholm Announces $500,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Dislocated Workers in Ottawa County
    19 - Governor Granholm Announces $107,500 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Dislocated Workers in Northwest Michigan
    19 - GOVERNOR GRANHOLM APPLAUDS CONGRESS FOR HELPING UNEMPLOYED WORKERS BY PASSING THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT Announces plans for federal recovery funds
    18 - Credit Card Registration Now Available Online for "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference on May 11th Early Bird Registration Deadline Less Than A Month Away!
    17 - UIA MAKES UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH LOCAL MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCIES
    13 - MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for Michigan Energy Efficiency Grant
    13 - MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for up to $5.5 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
    13 - More Speakers and Breakout Session Topics Announced for "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" Conference on May 11th
Deadline for Reduced Early Registration Rate of $110 is Fast Approaching!
    13 - Michigan Eligible to Pay Extended Unemployment Benefits
State-Federal program pays up to 13 additional weeks of jobless benefits
    12 - Michigan Career and Technical Institute to Graduate 133 Students
    12 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Holiday Inn Express Facility Earns Steward Certification
    09 - UIA OFFERS TIPS FOR CONTACTING THE AGENCY
Agency also answers some commonly asked questions
    09 - Electric Generating Facility in L'Anse Nominated for Innovation Award
    05 - MIOSHA and Macomb Community College Sign Alliance to Protect Workers The Alliance's MTI is the State's Premier Provider of Safety & Health Training
    04 - MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Revised Net Metering and Interconnection Rules
    04 - MPSC Transmits Proposed Emergency Rules to Governor Granholm, Rules Will Establish Shut-Off and Service Limitation Protections for More People
    04 - State Insurance Advocate Releases Annual Report, Outlines Plan for Affordability and Industry Oversight
    03 - MPSC: Extremely Cold Temperatures Drive Heat Bills Up; Energy Assistance and Information Available to Help
    03 - MPSC Issues Two Orders Dealing with the Reconciliation of 2007 Power Supply Costs for Two Michigan Electric Utilities
    03 - MPSC Authorizes Consumers Energy Company's 2008-2009 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
    03 - MPSC Authorizes Detroit Edison to Increase Securitization and Tax Surcharges
    03 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Northern States Power Company's 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
    03 - MIOSHA and Macomb Community College to Sign Alliance Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Thursday, February 5th, in Warren
    03 - Insurance Consumer Advocate to Release Annual Report, Recommendations for Achieving Affordable Insurance Rates at Press Roundtable on February 4 in Lansing
    02 - MPSC: Home Heating Credits Now Being Processed
    02 - State Insurance Advocate Announces Release of Cable Show "Insurance 101 with Butch Hollowell"
  January
    30 - MPSC Issues Report on Video Services Competition in Michigan
    30 - MPSC Releases Annual Electric Competition Report Showing 23 Percent Decrease in Choice Customers
    30 - MIOSHA Reminds Employers to Post Job-Related Injuries and Illnesses
    30 - Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, February 6, 2009
    29 - December Unemployment Rates Increase in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
All Areas Record Notable Hikes in 2008 Jobless Rates
    28 - DELEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Park Place Hotel Facility Earns Steward Certification
    28 - OFIR Reminds Consumers of Right to Appeal Denial of Health Claims
    28 - Unemployment Insurance Agency Expands Hours of Service
    26 - Nationally-Recognized Leaders from Green For All and Apollo Alliance to Speak at "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" on May 11th at Lansing Center
Early Registration Fee Only $110 - Limited Space Available!
    23 - MIOSHA Fines New Center Stamping of Detroit $102,060 for Failure to Protect Employees from Serious Safety Hazards
    21 - Michigan's December Jobless Rate Increases
Annual Rate Moves Upward in 2008
    21 - Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency Now Offers MARVIN Online
    20 - Michigan Commission for the Blind Director Selected as President of National Council of State Agencies for the Blind
    20 - Commissioner Ross Applauds Governor for Protecting Michigan Consumers from Investment Fraud
    20 - Early Registration Now Online for "Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow" to be Held May 11th at Lansing Center
Early Registration Fee Only $110 - Limited Space Available!
    13 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Reconciling 2007 Power Supply Costs for Seven Electric Utility, Increasing Rates for Two
    13 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Alpena Power Company's 2009 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
    13 - MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to Increase its Natural Gas Rates by $6 Million, 57 Percent Below What the Utility Requested
    13 - MPSC Authorizes Detroit Edison's to Implement Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor for 2008
    13 - MPSC Requires Electric Utilities to File Assessments of Their Ability to Meet Peak Summer Demand
    13 - MPSC Amends Procedures for Use of Funds from Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund to Include Contractual Services
    13 - OFIR Consumer Protection Tops 2008 Accomplishments
    07 - OFIR Recovers a Record $17 Million for Michigan Consumers in 2008
    07 - Unemployment Insurance Agency Taking Action to Handle Heavy Call Volumes
    06 - November Unemployment Rates Increase in Nearly All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
Rates Up Significantly Over the Year in All Areas
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