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State and local governmental entities in Michigan and state branches of the Federal government. Check the links below and you can also take a look at everything under Absolute Michigan keyword "gov".

Winds of Change?
A new report titled Michigan's Offshore Wind Potential from the Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University says that Michigan has the potential to become a big player in offshore wind energy. At the same time, the Federal Government has also issued a report that investment in coal is now more expensive than wind.

It's "Hello World" for Michigan wine drinkers
Tom Wark's Fermentation wine blog says: Michigan Consumers should be smiling. A Federal District Court Judge in that state ruled on Tuesday that the state's law that bars consumers from buying and having wine shipped to them from out-of-state retailers violated the U.S. Constitution and enjoined the State from enforcing laws that prevent such shipments.

Change a Light, Change Michigan
Starting October 1st compact fluorescent light bulbs will be available at an unbeatable price: 99 cents at participating Meijer, Kroger, and Menard’s stores, as well as seven Lansing-area and three Upper Peninsula Ace Hardware stores. At that price, these bulbs are sure to fly off the shelves.

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

Dredging Michigan’s Harbors, photo by j image

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A random featured link...
Publius.org - Michigan Voter Education
A non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that explores the impact of the Internet on democracy and develop web-based tools to enhance the exchange of ideas and information. Every educated citizen strengthens our democracy.

Featured Links

Center for Michigan
Our objective is to develop and gain broad agreement on a strategic agenda to accelerate the transition through our present difficulties and encourage the rise of the next great Michigan. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Factual, unbiased independent information on significant issues concerning state and local government organization and finance. CRC believes that the use of this information by policymakers will lead to sound, rational public policy in Michigan. (Livonia, Wayne County)
City of Farmington Hills
a progressive community with the charm and security of a small town. (Farmington Hills, Oakland County)
City of Warren
Information about the city. Includes Warren Weekly News Podcasts. (Warren, Macomb County)
City of Wyandotte
The area is named for the Wyandot Indians - check here for all kinds of information from the city, links to government offices and lots of information about the community. (Wyandotte, Wayne County)
Export Michigan
Michigan District Export Council (MDEC) is an organization of leaders from across Michigan who provide a source of professional, international business advice for local firms interested in exporting. Offices in Ypsilanti & Grand Rapids. (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County)
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
A nonpartisan research and educational institute devoted to improving the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions through providing objective analysis of Michigan issues. (Midland, Midland County)
Publius.org - Michigan Voter Education
A non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that explores the impact of the Internet on democracy and develop web-based tools to enhance the exchange of ideas and information. Every educated citizen strengthens our democracy. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Put The Fire Under You Ass, Young America!!
Dana "Digi" Braun spreads her passion to the rest of young America... so they too will get up and take the necessary steps to vote. Simple enough for any lazy, unmotivated... or even politically lost individual out there. (Port Huron, St. Clair County)
The City of Hamtramck
Hamtramck was one of four Wayne County townships (Detroit, Mackinaw, Sergeant). It has grown increasingly ethnically diverse but still bears many reminders of its Polish ancestry in family names, street names and businesses. (Hamtramck, Wayne County)