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Plan seeks to reduce aquatic-life nuisances
Michigan is starting a program that would help reduce the introduction and spread of foreign aquatic species in the Great Lakes, Lt.
Reaction to shortened public comment mixed
When city council members abandoned a proposal Monday night that would have ended the broadcast of some public comments and voted on a new proposal, some citizens had mixed reactions.The council voted 6-2 to shorten the amount of time the public has to speak, hoping to end what some council members call “theatrics.”Community activist John Pollard said he is not happy the public is losing three minutes.
City council votes to shorten public speaking at meetings
Lansing - City council members abandoned a proposal Monday night that would have ended the broadcast of some public comment periods on local cable television.Instead, the council voted 6-2 to shorten the amount of time the public has to speak, hoping to end what some council members call theatrics by overzealous residents.Under the last-minute compromise plan proposed by Third Ward Councilmember Tony Benavides, the public comment period at the end of meetings earmarked for nonagenda items will be merged with an earlier chance to speak on items up for a vote.
Law expands aid for disasters
Michigan can now receive assistance from other states during an in-state emergency or disaster under legislation signed by Gov.
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Church to hold MLK service tonightPastor’s United will be holding a birthday observance Tuesday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
