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Night out with PACCT at the Theatre
Join PACCT at the Theatre!They have purchased 8 pairs of tickets to Face Off Theatre Company's production of PIPELINE on Saturday night (July 17th) at 7:30 pm to share with our friends and followers! Here's how you can enter to win a pair: FIRST, "Follow" PACCT Board...
Kalamazoo County COVID-19 Update
KALAMAZOO, MI – The following is an update from the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department (KCHCSD) for COVID19-related information: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hours KCHCSD continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines at the health department, located at 311...
Michigan Representative Proposes Bill That Limits THC In Drivers Bloodstream
Kalamazoo-MI- Rep. Pamela Hornberger of Macomb County has presented HB 4727, which would draw the lawful line of THC a driver can have in their framework to 5 nanograms for every milliliter of blood. Currently there is not limit what is considered being high or...
Kalamazoo County seeks residents to serve on Reparations Task Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 1, 2021 Contact: Dina Sutton, dpsutt@kalcounty.com Kalamazoo County seeks residents to serve on Reparations Task Force Task force will examine historical discriminatory practices throughout the community, recommend next...
Kalamazoo County Identification Program Re-Opens
April 1, 2021 Contact: Meredith Place Kalamazoo County Clerk & Register of Deeds 269-384-8141 mxplac@kalcounty.com . Kalamazoo County Identification Program re-opens County ID program has been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic KALAMAZOO, Mich....
KALAMAZOO ORGANIZERS HOLD VIGIL FOR GEORGE FLOYD
Kalamazoo, MI- Last night, youth and community organizers gathered to show solidarity and to continue to memorialize the short lived life of George Floyd who was killed by police last summer. Organized by Corianna McDowell and Quintin Bryant according to the Facebook...
Hispanic News
What Does Justice Look Like To You After Chauvin Verdict Community Conversation
Kalamazoo, MI- Emergent Justice Organizers, created a virtual statewide space for Black and Brown community members to collectively reflect and next steps for systemic change, starting in our own backyards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws_sFiBIlWM&t=151s...
Jackie’s Urban Farm and Micro Grocery
Kalamazoo, MI- Jackie Mitchell, resident of Kalamazoo and entrepreneur, is in the process of developing a corner of the Southside neighborhood into a hub for health through community gardening and connection. The space will have an indoor garden facility and feature...
Huey D’s Goodies Scholarship Opportunity
Kalamazoo, MI- Huey D's Goodies, is proud to announce the launch of their Big Brother Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed to support prospect black male graduates of Kalamazoo Public School who wish to attend college or trade school. We want the next generation to...
Kalamazoo & SW Michigan BIPOC Communities Safety Suggestions For the 2021 Presidential Inauguration
Kalamazoo, MI- A message from organizers that are asking for members of BIPOC communities to taken in consideration as you plan your daily activities leading up the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. BIPOC/ALLY Community Safety Suggestions for Jan. 17-20, 2021 Greeting...
KPS Schools & Massive city-wide shutdown
Kalamazoo Public School regular board meeting on Thursday, March 12 was shortly followed with breaking news of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's order. All -12 school buildings are closed for the next three week and will re-open, April 6. Spring break for students in Kalamazoo...
Kalamazoo Residents Voice Concerns at Kick-Off Series of Community Candidate Forums
A group of parents, educators and students organized the kick-off of a series of community forums in the community. The Edison Neighborhood Association was near capacity during the first of community forum on September 24. City commission candidates and mayoral...
State/National News
Michigan Representative Proposes Bill That Limits THC In Drivers Bloodstream
Kalamazoo-MI- Rep. Pamela Hornberger of Macomb County has presented HB 4727, which would draw the lawful line of THC a driver can have in their framework to 5 nanograms for every milliliter of blood. Currently there is not limit what is considered being high or...
National Juvenile Justice Network Release One Year Update: Shut Down Sequel Progress Report
Kalamazoo, MI- Today, NJJN released its Shut Down Sequel Progress Report, a one-year look at the campaign that calls for an end to Sequel Youth and Family Services and harmful use of youth restraints. Please read, share and #SayHisName #CorneliusFrederick...
House Meeting – Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation 4/15/2021 10:30 AM
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SB 0060 of 2021
Occupations: mechanical contractors; minimum experience requirement to take written license examination; modify. Amends sec. 807 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5807). Last Action: 3/2/2021 - referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
HB 4126 of 2021 (PA 6 of 2021)
Natural resources: hunting; pheasant stamp program; modify. Amends sec. 43525c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43525c). Last Action: 3/24/2021 - assigned PA 6'21 with immediate effect
HB 4049 of 2021
Health: diseases; authority to close certain schools to in-person instruction and prohibit certain sporting events in emergency orders issued in response to an epidemic; modify. Amends secs. 2253 & 2453 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 & 333.2453) & adds sec. 2453a. TIE...
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