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Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor U.S. service members killed in terrorist attack in Afghanistan

LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be immediately lowered to half-staff through Monday, Aug. 30 to honor and remember the American service members who died in the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. “We are forever indebted to the heroic service members, who laid down their lives in service to our nation to protect those seeking safety and freedom,” Governor Whitmer said. ...

Governor Whitmer makes appointments to board and commissions

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Certificate of Need Commission, Elevator Safety Board, Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators, and the Governor's Educator Advisory Council. Certificate of Need Commission — Eric C. Ferguson, M.D., an Independent of Dexter, is the president and CEO of Huron Valley Radiology, P.C. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan. Dr. Ferguson is appointed to represent physicians licensed under part 170 to engage in the practice of medicine, for ...

MI AG, DIFS investigation results in felony charges against medical supplier

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged a Florida medical supplier with several crimes, including insurance fraud, for allegedly operating in Michigan without proper licensing. David Winter, 51, of Boca Raton, owner and operator of GTV Networks (GTV), is accused of illegally dispensing durable medical equipment and billing Michigan auto insurers for equipment that was not actually dispensed. The case is the result of collaboration between the Michigan Department of Attorney General (MI AG) and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Fraud ...

Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities. One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR and, in some cases, also set policies for natural resource management. Frequently check the DNR boards, commissions, committees and councils webpage for updates. The links below will take you to the webpage for each group, where you will find meeting details ...

DNR seeks public input for Lake Gogebic walleye and northern pike regulations

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to meet virtually to discuss changes to walleye and northern pike regulations for Lake Gogebic on Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT. In 2016, regulations for Lake Gogebic were adjusted to allow anglers to possess up to two walleye between 13 and 15 inches as part of the daily possession limit of five walleye. This was to allow anglers to take advantage of an abundance of small walleye. Recently, anglers have been experiencing abnormally poor walleye fishing on Lake Gogebic and have communicated the desire to consider regulation ...

New “Notify Me” feature alerts you if camping opportunities open at state parks

Just in time for Labor Day holiday weekend, the new "Notify Me" feature on the Michigan State Park & Harbor Reservations website lets you sign up for an email notification when a site becomes available for selected dates. It's easy! If the campground, overnight lodging facility or shelter you’re looking for is full, click on the "Notify Me" button for the dates you've selected in your search. Then, just follow the prompts and you'll receive an email notification when a reservation opens up.