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December

Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for Five Businesses for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

MPSC report: Michigan's distributed generation program capacity grew 53% in 2019, adding nearly 3,000 new customers

Governor Whitmer, MPSC and MDHHS urge struggling Michiganders to seek assistance to keep warm this season

Liquor Licenses, Permits Suspended for Five Businesses in Southeast Michigan for Violating MDHHS Emergency Order

MPSC marks 2020 as a year focused on COVID-19 response and continued work leading Michigan's energy transition

MPSC approves $100M Consumers Energy increase on electric rates to boost reliability and address aging infrastructure while maintaining affordability

MPSC OKs securitization bonds for Consumers Energy as utility prepares for 2023 retirement of coal-fired generating units

Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for an Additional Eight Businesses Across Michigan for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

MPSC orders rehearing, new schedule for Enbridge Line 5 application in light of state's revocation of pipeline easement

Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for The Office Bar in Port Huron for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for Businesses in Lansing and Lapeer for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

Grants to help low-income customers pay heating bills announced for 2020-2021

Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for Iron Pig Smokehouse in Gaylord for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

Liquor Licenses and Permits Suspended for Businesses in Lakeview, Houghton and St. Joseph for Violations of MDHHS Emergency Order

November

MDHHS and Liquor Control Commission issue citations, suspend liquor licenses for not following public health order to contain spread of COVID-19
Most establishments across the state are doing their part by following the order

Be Careful: Thanksgiving is Top Day for Home Cooking Fires

MPSC OKs Consumers Energy's $550M Mid-Michigan Pipeline upgrade to ensure safety, boost system resilience and flexibility

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Application Now Online

MPSC, Attorney General urge Michiganders to not fall victim to phone scammers threatening to shut off utilities

MPSC's CompareMIGas website gives natural gas customers tools for making informed decisions when choosing a provider

MRA's Social Equity Program Announces November Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Sozo Companies and Lakeshore Legal Aid

Michigan's Marijuana Regulatory Agency Becomes Founding Member of the Cannabis Regulators Association

October

MPSC approves Consumers Energy's power supply cost recovery reconciliation but rejects costs related to plant outages

MPSC's Winter Energy Outlook: Overall energy demand expected to remain lower in Michigan amid COVID-19 pandemic while fuel usage for home heating increases

LARA Director Signs New Indigent Defense Minimum Standard, Protects the Fundamental Constitutional Right to Counsel

Southwest Michigan Nurse Summarily Suspended for Diverting Fentanyl

MRA's Social Equity Program Announces its October Business Resource Workshop featuring Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids

MPSC alerts utility customers that complaints about utility scams are on the rise in Michigan

MPSC marks first year of MI Power Grid initiative to maximize benefits of transition to clean, distributed energy

MRA's Social Equity Program Announces October Education and Outreach Session

September

Kent County Adult Foster Care Family Home License Summarily Suspended

Notification of Medical Marijuana Product Recall

MRA's Social Equity Program Announces Second Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Cannas Capital

MPSC rejects Consumers Energy request to charge customers for natural gas replacement costs related to Ray compressor station fire

MPSC seeks recommendations for updated integrated resource planning to consider Gov. Whitmer's goals to reduce emissions

Key energy assistance deadlines nearing as home heating season approaches; learn ways to help keep winter utility bills manageable

Liquor Licenses for Three West Michigan Businesses Suspended for Violations of Governor's Executive Orders

Notification of Medical Marijuana Product Recall

MRA's Social Equity Program Announces First Business Resource Workshop, Featuring Exclusive Brands

Parents: Talk to Your Kids About the Dangers of Underage Drinking and Fake IDs -- Urges Michigan Liquor Control Commission

Gov. Whitmer, MPSC salute Lifeline Awareness Week as pandemic highlights how phone and broadband are crucial to everyday life

MPSC approves settlement agreement reducing Consumers Energy rate increase by 40%

Indiana Michigan Power Co. to withdraw its integrated resource plan, refile new version in 2021

As school resumes, MPSC issues reminder about statewide Wi-Fi hotspot map available for families lacking internet at home

Liquor Control Commission Disperses $67 Million to Local Municipalities Statewide

Eaton County Child Care Group Home License Summarily Suspended

August

State leaders urge customers struggling financially to seek help with energy bills, don't wait

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Marijuana Licensing Workgroup

MPSC approves settlement agreement reducing rate increase for DTE Gas Co. by 46%

MPSC orders electricity distribution plans from DTE Electric, Consumers Energy and Indiana Michigan Power

MEDIA ADVISORY - MPSC reminds public that it will hold public hearing on Enbridge's request for siting authority to replace, relocate Line 5 in Straits of Mackinac

CDC Findings on Excessive Drinking Cited as Liquor Control Commission Urges Moderation

Smoke Alarms Provided by 'MI Prevention' Help a Houghton County Family Escape a Home Fire

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Online Social Equity Program Educational Session

Michigan Liquor Control Commission to hold Semi-Annual Public Hearing September 23, via Zoom

MPSC to hold public hearing on Enbridge's request for siting authority to replace, relocate Line 5 in Straits of Mackinac

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Recalls Contaminated Pre-Rolls, Suspends Processor Licenses Pending Investigation

July

MPSC names Reka Holley as agency's Tribal Liaison

MPSC tackles next steps in customer protections as Michigan's economy cautiously reopens amid pandemic

MPSC sets home energy assistance funding factor at 91 cents and takes action on renewable energy contracts, other matters

Michigan Liquor Control Commission Directs $10K NABCA Donation to the Food Bank Council of Michigan

MPSC approves DTE Electric's amended renewable energy plan that expands wind, solar power generation

Beat the heat: How to keep cool while reducing energy costs

LARA Completes 100% of Required Nursing Home Investigations, Positioned for Additional Federal CARES Act Funding

Vulnerable Michigan households protected from utility disruptions during COVID-19 pandemic

June

MPSC denies Enbridge Energy's request for relief on Line 5 pipeline project, sets full hearing process for proposal

Michiganders Urged to Know the Risks and Use Extreme Caution When Handling Fireworks

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Online Social Equity Program Educational Session

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Implements New Topic-Based Administrative Rule Sets

LARA Director Orlene Hawks Testifies Before COVID-19 Joint Select Committee

MPSC ends investigation ensuring customers of phone company that exited Michigan had access to other service

State of Michigan launches online map of free Wi-Fi hotspots to help residents who lack access to broadband internet

May

Regulated utilities extend protections, assistance for vulnerable households to June 12

Homeowners, businesses urged to call MISS DIG 811 in advance as construction and backyard projects resume

MPSC kicks off annual assessment of funding factor for Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund

Michigan's Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Social Equity Program Expansion

MLCC Makes it Easier for Liquor Licensees to Move Business Outdoors Launches New Reopening Resources Webpage

Michigan receives additional $35.1 million to help struggling households pay energy costs

Notification of Medical Marijuana Product Recall for Plan B Wellness

MPSC approves DTE Electric rate increase as company works to modernize infrastructure, boost reliability

MPSC concludes investigation into Consumers Energy fire that led to the statewide energy emergency amid polar vortex

April

Leaders urge Michiganders struggling financially to be proactive, seek help with utility bills as state, energy providers offer assistance

LARA Director and State Fire Marshal Urge Michiganders to Take a Proactive Approach Towards Fire Safety

Michigan's Alcohol Beverage Industry Steps Up With Generous Donations During COVID-19 Health Crisis

Unregistered Taxi Company in Jackson Ordered to Cease Operations

LARA Revokes Mortuary Science License of Royal Funeral Home in Battle Creek

MPSC establishes comment period on Enbridge Energy's application for Line 5 tunnel project in Straits of Mackinac

565 Michigan Businesses Are Using the Spirits Buy Back Program with Two Days to Go

In-State Alcohol Retailers and Consumers Big Winners in U.S. Sixth Circuit Court Decision

MPSC report finds growth in qualified facilities providing renewable energy to Michigan utilities

Michigan's Spirits Buy Back Program Application Deadline Extended to Friday, April 24

MPSC Outlines Steps to Ensure Utility Protections, Assistance for Vulnerable Households Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

MPSC approves DTE Electric's revised integrated resource plan

Registered Nurses and Respiratory Therapists: Michigan Needs You!

MPSC urges homeowners and contractors to postpone nonessential excavation, make free call to 811 before digging

April is Alcohol Awareness Month - Keep Booze in Check Especially During Coronavirus

March

FDA Guidance for Emergency Use of Chloroquine Phosphate and Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Correspondence to Licensed Prescribers and Dispensers (3/27/20)

State leaders outline protections, assistance available for energy utility customers

Executive Order 2020-21: Guidance for Business

AG Guidance on Executive Orders Violations

Disaster Relief Child Care Centers

LARA Lobby Closures

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Recalls Medical Marijuana Product in Bay City, Detroit

Liquor Licensees Urged to Serve Responsibly on St. Patrick's Day, the #1 Day for Beer Drinking

Michigan Liquor Control Commission Transfers $248 Million to the State's General Fund

Settlements expanding energy waste reduction programs for Michigan customers approved by MPSC

LARA Director and State Fire Marshal Remind Michiganders to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries and Practice their Fire Escape Plan

LARA Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Dimondale and Mulliken Funeral Homes

2019 Annual Report highlights MPSC's work to improve infrastructure, save costs, help customers and guide state's transition to clean energy

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Phase Out of Caregiver Product in the Regulated Market

February

Adult Foster Care Small Group Homes in Howell and South Lyon Summarily Suspended

MPSC's E-Dockets system now allows users to get email updates when new filings are posted

Redford Township Pharmacist has License Summarily Suspended

MPSC recommends changes to DTE Electric Co.'s integrated resource plan

Michigan Liquor Control Commission to hold Semi-Annual Public Hearing March 19 in Southfield

MPSC reports: Energy waste reduction to save customers $1.1B; wind's dominance continues in renewable energy

Allegan County Group Child Care Home License Summarily Suspended

Saginaw County Adult Foster Care Small Group Home License Summarily Suspended

MRA Recalls Medical Marijuana Product For Failing Vitamin E Acetate Test

MPSC approves integrated resource plans for two Upper Peninsula utilities

More than 2,100 Businesses Holding a Liquor License Pass Controlled Buys in 2019

January

Number of cable providers, subscribers decline in Michigan in 2019, MPSC report finds

MPSC report: Electric consumption grew in Michigan's choice program in 2019

Liquor Licensees Urged to Serve Responsibly This Super Bowl Sunday

Unregistered Limousine Company in Clinton Township Ordered to Cease Operations

LARA Director and State Fire Marshal Urge Home Heating Safety

Social Equity Program Workgroup Participants

MRA Releases Bulletin Detailing Requirements for Temporary Marijuana Events

CONSUMER ALERT: MPSC publishes list of alternative providers as Talk America Services prepares to exit Michigan

MPSC accepts settlement agreement approving rate increase for Indiana Michigan Power Co.

MRA Recalls Vape Cartridges With High Levels of Vitamin E Acetate

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Expands Product Recall

Unregistered Taxi Company in Muskegon Ordered to Cease Operations

LARA Suspends License of Centurion Security Concepts, LLC in Detroit, MI

Mackinaw City Group Child Care Home License Summarily Suspended

Marijuana Regulatory Agency to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Marijuana Rule Sets CHANGE IN LOCATION

Medical Marijuana Flower Recalled in Bay City, Detroit

Unregistered Taxi Company in Calumet Ordered to Cease Operations

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Seeks Participants for Social Equity Program Workgroups