by dbates on March 30, 2011
State Rep. Jeff Farrington today announced a free business workshop for Macomb County job providers to learn and discuss ideas on accessing capital to expand their businesses and hire local residents. “Jobs are job number one in Michigan,” said Farrington, R-Utica. “We must do everything we can to move our state in a positive direction. [...]
by dbates on March 30, 2011
U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) today made the following statement on the situation in Libya: “I agree with President Obama that the world would be a better place without Qaddafi leading Libya and the Libyan civil war was causing a humanitarian crisis. The same story could be told in many countries across the globe where [...]
by dbates on March 30, 2011
Commissioner Vosburg is pictured here with 93 year-old Otis Hopson, who has worked as a shoeshiner at the Macomb County Courthouse for 20 years. Mr. Hopson was commended for his service by the Board of Commissioners and received a resolution in his honor.
by dbates on March 30, 2011
State Rep. Pete Lund is offering Shelby, Washington and Bruce township residents a free taxpayer guide to make filing taxes less burdensome. “Only government bureaucrats look forward to tax season, people don’t,” said Lund, R-Shelby Township. “This guide is the least we can do to ease the burden of the season.” The free, user-friendly taxpayer [...]
by dbates on March 25, 2011
State Rep. Anthony Forlini today expressed cautious enthusiasm for working with Gov. Snyder to successfully enact reforms in regard to revenue sharing and local economic incentives for recovery. “While I appreciate the governor’s leadership, I fear his plan does not go far enough,” said Forlini, R-Harrison Township. Smaller communities are an integral component of our [...]