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The Dan Gilmartin Interview
For over six years Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League (MML), has overseen the League’s programming, policy development and member services. His career as a…
County board broadcasts
Oakland County commissioners are once again mulling over the idea of somehow televising meetings of the Board of Commissioners. We’ve always believed that televising county board meetings would be a…
Area thespians ramp up for season's musicals, dramas
With the long, dreary winter months upon us, many lakes area residents may begin to feel the effects of cabin fever. However, live theater offers a great, fun way to…
Lawsuit against Peters over 2010 TV spot dismissed
A defamation lawsuit filed by former GOP congressional candidate Andrew “Rocky” Raczkowski against U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (D-Orchard Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield) has been dismissed by Oakland County Circuit Court…
McCulloch files motion to address DWSD problems
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner John P. McCulloch has asked a federal judge to let suburban representatives participate in oversight of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD). Citing more…
County panel would review old ethics policies
Although an ethics proposal from a Democratic member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners was scuttled last year by county Republicans, the board’s GOP members are now looking to…
Kowall bill seeks more funding for marine patrols
A lakes area lawmaker is again asking the Michigan Legislature to revise the criteria for doling out boat registration fee money to county marine patrols. State Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-White…
Volunteers sought for annual frog and toad survey
The Friends of the Rouge are seeking volunteers to participate in their annual Rouge River Watershed Frog and Toad Survey. The Friends of the Rouge have been conducting this survey…
Bills on unfunded mandates return in Michigan House
After a similar proposal died in the Michigan House of Representatives during the last legislative session, when that chamber was controlled by Democrats, state Reps. Eileen Kowall (R-White Lake, Highland)…
Kowall bills deserve adoption
A package of bills introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives by local lawmakers would essentially require state legislators to follow the Michigan Constitution by appropriating the necessary funds for…
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