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Press Releases

Benson advances service-driven operations, applauds bipartisan support

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced advances to the department’s service-driven operating model, and applauded the bipartisan support for legislation that affirms the model. “Right now anyone can access in-person services at our 130 branch offices by walking up, calling ahead ...

Gov. Whitmer signs bill to put Michigan students and educators first

MACOMB, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined students, educators, and support staff at Ojibwa Elementary School in Macomb County to sign House Bill 4421, which appropriates $4.4 billion in federal COVID relief funding to support schools across the state and help students, teachers, ...

Dam Safety Unit doubles staff to bolster enforcement, compliance efforts

With the hiring of a third new dam safety engineer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Dam Safety Unit now has a staff of five full-time experts, double the number from last year. This will allow for more frequent onsite inspections of state-regulated ...