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2007:			December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
	December
		• 27 -	State Takes Action Against Kent County Cemetery; DLEG Requests Attorney General to File Actions Against Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens; Attorney General Obtains Temporary Injunction; Conservator Appointed by the Court
		• 26 -	OFIS Orders Flint Insurance Agent to Stop Selling Bogus Auto Insurance Certificates
		• 21 -	Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, and Wind Energy Outreach Grants Will Help Consumers
		• 20 -	FOUR MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE NATIONAL MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION
		• 19 -	Settlement Checks Should Bring Holiday Cheer
		• 19 -	Michigan's November Jobless Rate Declines
		• 18 -	MPSC Reconciles Michigan Consolidated Gas Company's 2005-2006 Gas Cost Recovery Revenues and Expenses
		• 18 -	MPSC Approves Uncollectible Expense Surcharge for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
		• 18 -	MPSC Approves Electric Rate Increase Related to Consumers Energy's Purchase of Zeeland Generating Station, Denies Request for Partial and Immediate Rate Relief
		• 18 -	MPSC Appoints 2008 Motor Carrier Advisory Board Members
		• 17 -	Kappen Tree Service Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 13 -	Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Awards 17 Grants for Independent Living Throughout the State
		• 13 -	Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Awards Grants to 14 Community Rehabilitation Organizations
		• 12 -	DLEG Energy Office Awards $23,142 to the Delta Institute to Launch Rebuild Michigan Community Partnership for Grand Rapids & Walker Area
		• 12 -	Public Welcomed to MCB Training Center's Holiday Open House December 19th
		• 12 -	Changes Expand Federal Tax Credit Program for Employers
		• 12 -	DLEG Energy Office Awards $24,900 to the WARM Training Center to Launch a Rebuild Michigan Community Partnership
		• 11 -	Kerry Steel Processing Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 11 -	Kappen Tree Service to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 10 -	Boosting Postsecondary Education for Spanish-Speaking Students Important to State's Economic Transformation; Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs' Education Summit Focuses on Challenges
		• 07 -	DLEG Director Encourages Businesses to Use FILEOnline
		• 07 -	Entrepreneurs Can Now Check Name Availability on DLEG's Corporation Website
		• 06 -	Media Representatives Invited to Attend Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs First Annual Statewide Education Summit at Lansing Community College West Campus in Lansing on Monday
		• 06 -	Granholm Allocates $963,100 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Job Training for People with Disabilities
		• 05 -	Employers can earn federal tax credit for hiring workers from three U.P. counties
		• 05 -	State Fire Marshal Offers Tips to Keep Your Family Safe for the Holidays
		• 04 -	MPSC Approves Long-Term Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement between Indiana Michigan Power Company and Fowler Ridge Wind Farm
		• 04 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Wisconsin Public Service Corporation to Increase Its Michigan Electric Rates
		• 04 -	MPSC Fines LDMI Telecommunications, Inc. $1,500 for Violations of Michigan Telecommunications Act
		• 04 -	DLEG Revokes Proprietary School License of James Monroe School of Health Sciences in Monroe
		• 04 -	DLEG Director Cooley Announces More Than $1 Million for Worker Safety and Health Grants
		• 04 -	Michigan Commission for the Blind to Present Awards Dec. 10 in East Lansing
	November
		• 27 -	October Jobless Rates Decline Slightly in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 21 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet Thursday & Friday, November 29 & 30, 2007
		• 21 -	State Fire Marshal Urges Caution When Using Turkey Fryers for Holiday Meals
		• 20 -	MIOSHA Director Kalinowski Appointed to OSHA Advisory Committee
		• 19 -	Michigan Leads Nation in Access Points That Help Job Seekers Find Work Success of DLEG's "SHARE Network Michigan" Recognized by U.S. Department of Labor
		• 19 -	Alcoa Howmet Whitehall Operations Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition of their Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
		• 19 -	Huron River Credit Union Liquidated; Members Now Served by Detroit Edison Credit Union
		• 19 -	DLEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Lansing Quality Suites Hotel
		• 15 -	Granholm Allocates More Than $6.8 Million in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Job Training of Welfare Recipients
		• 14 -	Michigan's October Jobless Rate Increases
		• 14 -	Media Representatives Invited to Attend DLEG Director Keynote at 32nd Annual Conference of the Michigan Association of Adult and Community Education at Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday
		• 14 -	More Than 100,000 Michigan Job Openings Just a Click Away!
		• 09 -	Media Representatives Invited to Attend MI SHARE Network Meeting at Washtenaw Michigan Works in Ypsilanti on Tuesday & Wednesday
		• 08 -	MPSC Issues $70 Million in Grants for Low-Income Energy Assistance and Energy Efficiency
		• 08 -	MPSC Approves Year-Round Shut-Off Protection Program for Detroit Edison and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Customers
		• 08 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Wisconsin Public Service Corporation's 2006 Power Supply Costs
		• 08 -	MPSC Seeks Public Comments on Staff's Net Metering Report, 2006 Michigan Renewable Energy Data Report, and 2006 Michigan Renewable Energy Program Report
		• 08 -	MPSC Unveils Improved Be WinterWise Web Site Featuring Webcast on Available Energy Assistance Programs, Energy Efficiency Tips
		• 08 -	The Job Show Continues November Tradition and Highlights DLEG's Veterans Services
		• 07 -	Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency and IRS agree to share employment tax audit information Michigan the First State to Sign
	October
		• 31 -	DLEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for Silent Sport Lodge Bed & Breakfast Facility Earns Steward Certification
		• 29 -	Liqui-Force Services USA Receives SHARP Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 26 -	MPSC Approves Rules Providing More Shut-Off Protections, Giving Customers More Time to Pay Bills
		• 25 -	MPSC Authorizes Consumers Energy to Increase Electric Securitization Charges
		• 25 -	MPSC Transfers Ottawa County's 2-1-1 Designation to Community Access Line of the Lakeshore, Inc.
		• 25 -	MPSC Grants Amended License to UP Power Marketing LLC as an Alternative Electric Supplier
		• 25 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Upper Peninsula Power Company's 2006 Power Supply Costs
		• 25 -	MPSC to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Revisions to Electric and Gas Rules for Commercial and Industrial Service, Rules on Technical Standards for Electric Service
		• 25 -	Alfe Heat Treating of Saginaw Receives Ergonomic Innovation Award
		• 25 -	September Jobless Rates Stable in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 23 -	Liqui-Force Services USA to Receive SHARP Award Recognition for Outstanding Workplace Safety & Health
		• 23 -	Two MCB Staff to Receive Awards at Michigan Rehabilitation Conference in Grand Rapids
		• 22 -	Governor Granholm Announces Toll-Free Number to Help Families Facing Mortgage Foreclosure "Save the Dream" campaign toll-free number is 866-946-7432
		• 19 -	Alfe Heat Treating of Saginaw to Receive State Ergonomic Award
		• 18 -	New Quarterly Data From BLS On Business Employment Dynamics By State
		• 17 -	Governor Granholm Awards $5 Million In No Worker Left Behind Funding to Michigan Works! Agencies For Incumbent Worker Training
		• 17 -	Michigan's September Jobless Rate Increases Slightly State Labor Force Grows; Employment Rises by 36,000
		• 17 -	Governor Granholm Targets $50,000 in No Worker Left Behind Funds for Dislocated Workers in Ottawa County
		• 16 -	Governor Granholm Announces Watters Resignation; Names Ross Acting Commissioner of OFIS
		• 12 -	GOVERNOR GRANHOLM ANNOUNCES PLAN TO COMBAT MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE EPIDEMIC IN MICHIGAN - NEW PROGRAMS PART OF "SAVE THE DREAM" CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT FAMILIES
		• 10 -	Michigan Joins With U.S. Census Bureau in Production of New Quarterly Economic Indicators Demographics of Local Workforce at County Level Now Available Online
		• 10 -	Energy Grants Totaling $27,800 Awarded to Western Michigan University and Urban Options
		• 10 -	October "Job Show" Discusses the Mission of the No Worker Left Behind Initiative
		• 10 -	MPSC: Now is the Time to Weatherize Your Home to Save on Winter Energy Bills; Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Expire at End of Year
		• 10 -	MPSC Issues Winter 2007/2008 Energy Appraisal
		• 09 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Ontonagon County Rural Electrification Association's 2005 and 2006 Power Supply Costs, and Approving Its 2006 Times Interest Earned Ratio Mechanism
		• 09 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Indiana Michigan Power Company's 2006 Power Supply Costs
		• 09 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation and SEMCO Energy Gas Company to Implement 2007-2008 Gas Cost Recovery Factors
		• 05 -	Sherwin-Williams Holland Facility Receives State's Highest Safety and Health Award
		• 05 -	GOVERNOR GRANHOLM ANNOUNCES AWARD OF $810,000 FROM STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CITY OF PONTIAC FOR BLIGHT ELIMINATION
		• 04 -	Detroit Edison's Fermi 2 Power Plant Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition of their Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
		• 04 -	Governor Granholm Proclaims October 7-13 as Fire Prevention Week
		• 03 -	MPSC Schedules Consumer Forums around the State in October and November
		• 03 -	NEWS ADVISORY - Sherwin-Williams of Holland to Receive Star Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 01 -	MPSC Commissioner Encourages Michiganians to "Change a Light" to Save on Their Electric Bills
	September
		• 28 -	GOVERNOR GRANHOLM ANNOUNCES AWARD OF $420,000 FROM STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CITY OF SAGINAW FOR BLIGHT ELIMINATION
		• 28 -	NEWS ADVISORY - DLEG Director Cooley to Facilitate Forum for Industry Leaders on Enhancing U-M Relationships and Investing in Michigan's Future
		• 28 -	NEWS ADVISORY - Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Commissioners Auditorium Wing
		• 27 -	August Jobless Rates Decrease Seasonally in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 25 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Lowering Cook Nuclear Plant's Decommissioning Fund Rates
		• 25 -	MPSC Approves Power Purchase Agreement between We Energies and FPL Point Beach, LLC
		• 25 -	State Selects Buyer for Looted Cemeteries; $32 million deal will protect consumer interests
		• 21 -	NEWS ADVISORY - Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Marriot Renaissance Center, 5th Floor, Michelangelo Room, Detroit, Michigan
		• 21 -	GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES HELP FOR IDLEWILD - ONE OF MICHIGAN'S CULTURAL ICONS
		• 21 -	Three Steel Industries Plants Receive SHARP Award Recognition for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 19 -	Auctioneer Press Release
		• 19 -	NEWS ADVISORY - Three Steel Industries Plants to Receive SHARP Award Recognition for Outstanding Workplace Safety & Health
		• 19 -	Detroit Edison and MIOSHA Sign Partnership to Protect Construction Workers at Monroe Power Plant Environmental Controls Construction Project
		• 19 -	Michigan Businesses to Benefit from Drop in Workers' Comp Rates Pure premium rate to fall by 4.2% in 2008
		• 19 -	Michigan's August Jobless Rate Increases
		• 19 -	GOVERNOR GRANHOLM ANNOUNCES NATIONAL AWARD FOR THE VIBRANT SMALL CITIES INITIATIVE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
		• 18 -	MPSC Approves Telecommunications Rules Designed to Safeguard Customers' Interests
		• 18 -	Governor Jennifer M. Granholm Proclaims October 2007 as Investing in Abilities Month
		• 18 -	CONSUMER ALERT: Michigan Investors May be Victims of Fraud
		• 18 -	MPSC Grants Alternative Electric Supplier License to Spartan Renewable Energy, Inc.
		• 17 -	NEWS ADVISORY - Detroit Edison to Sign Partnership with the Goal of Zero Injuries on Monroe Power Plant Environmental Controls Construction Project
		• 12 -	Michigan's Workers' Compensation Group Self-Insured program refunds $80.8M to employers in 2006
		• 11 -	MPSC Grants Alternative Gas Supplier License to EnergyUSA-TPC Corp.
		• 06 -	Barton Malow/Skanska Pledge to Protect Construction Workers at Beaumont Hospital's Troy Expansion Project
		• 04 -	ADVISORY - Barton Malow/Skanska to Sign Construction Partnership with the G Goal of Zero Injuries on Beaumont Hospital's Troy Expansion Project
	August
		• 31 -	OFIS Creates Internet Resource to Provide Homeowners with Tips on Avoiding Foreclosure
		• 30 -	Governor Granholm Appoints Isiogu to Michigan Public Service Commission
		• 29 -	Terex Simplicity of Durand Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 29 -	COLLEGE STUDENTS SHOULD HIT THE BOOKS ON INSURANCE
		• 24 -	NEWS ADVISORY - Terex Simplicity to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 23 -	July Jobless Rates Increase Seasonally in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets Unemployment Rates Down in Majority of Regions over the Year
		• 21 -	MPSC Reconciles Aquila Networks - MGU's 2005-2006 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
		• 21 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling We Energies' 2006 Power Supply Costs
		• 21 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing 2007-2008 Gas Cost Recovery Factor for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, Ratepayers to Benefit from Sale of Excess Gas
		• 21 -	MPSC Authorizes Detroit Edison's 2007 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
		• 17 -	OFIS Approves 19% Rate Hike for Medigap Plans The increase will go into effect October 1
		• 17 -	STATE OF MICHIGAN LEADERS CONTINUE COMMITMENT TO ENDING HOMELESSSNESS IN MICHIGAN - TOUR OF THE STATE IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
		• 17 -	OFIS , Attorney General Approve 19% Rate Hike for Medigap Plans
		• 15 -	Michigan's Jobless Rate Unchanged in July
		• 14 -	Georgia-Pacific's Beaver Creek Facility Receives State's Highest Safety and Health Award
		• 14 -	August Job Show Highlights the Benefits of Michigan's Prevailing Wage Law and On-Site Licensing Program
		• 13 -	Michigan Commission for the Blind to Meet August 27 in Lansing; Live Audio Available Online
		• 09 -	ADVISORY - Georgia-Pacific's Beaver Creek Facility to Receive Star Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 09 -	State Serves Cease & Desist Order Against Unlicensed Boxing Promoter to End Unsanctioned Mixed Martial Arts Fight Event
		• 08 -	ITCTransmission's Primary Field Contractor Utility Lines Construction (ULC) Receives MIOSHA Gold Award for Outstanding Safety Record ULC helps complete major improvements to Southeast Michigan transmission grid without one lost-time accident
		• 08 -	OFIS Issues Best Practices for Subprime Mortgage Lending
		• 07 -	MPSC Approves Two Settlement Agreements Authorizing Edison Sault Electric Company and Northern States Power Company to Reconcile Their 2006 Power Supply Costs
		• 07 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Cutting the Primary Basic Local Exchange Rate for Verizon North Inc. and Verizon North Systems
		• 03 -	State Serves Cease & Desist Order Against Michigan Fight League and Unlicensed Boxing Promoter to End Unsanctioned Mixed Martial Arts Fight Event
		• 03 -	THE CITY OF GAYLORD RECEIVES $120,000 FOR DOWNTOWN AREA
		• 01 -	MIOSHA Invites Employers to "Take a Stand" for Safety and Health
	July
		• 30 -	The Job Show for Teens Reviews Careers in Brick Masonry, Science, and Engineering
		• 27 -	Advisory - Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to Meet on Friday, August 3, 2007 at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids
		• 26 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Consumers Energy Company 2007-2008 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
		• 26 -	June Jobless Rates Increase in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 23 -	Governor Granholm Announces Michigan Main Street and Blueprints for Michigan's Downtowns Winners
		• 19 -	MIOSHA Fines Knape & Vogt of Grand Rapids $134,310 for Failure to Protect Employees from Serious Safety Hazards
		• 18 -	Dedication Ceremony at MCB Training Center Honors Blind Veterans
		• 18 -	Michigan's Jobless Rate Increases in June
		• 18 -	Northern Concrete Pipe of Lansing Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety and Health Record
		• 16 -	Northern Concrete Pipe of Bay City Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety and Health Record
		• 16 -	Northern Concrete Pipe to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 12 -	Aleris Saginaw Receives SHARP Award for Safety and Health Excellence
		• 12 -	OFIS COMMISSIONER SAYS NEARLY 28,000 MICHIGAN CONSUMERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR $13.8 MILLION IN AMERIQUEST RESTITUTION
		• 12 -	Northern Concrete Pipe to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 11 -	MPSC: Protect MI Child Registry Helps Protect Thousands of Michigan Children from Illegal Electronic Messages
		• 09 -	Aleris International in Saginaw to Receive SHARP Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 05 -	MPSC Reconciles Power Supply Costs at Eight Electric Utilities, Adjusts Times Interest Earned Ratio at Four Cooperatives
		• 05 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing The Detroit Edison Company to Reconcile Its Regulatory Asset Surcharges
		• 03 -	GOVERNOR GRANHOLM ANNOUNCES GRANT FUNDING FOR CITIES OF PROMISE BLIGHT ELIMINATION PROGRAM IN COORDINATION WITH THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
		• 02 -	Michigan Career and Technical Institute to Graduate 156 Students
	June
		• 29 -	Granholm Signs Laws Expanding Rights of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Qualified Interpreters Now Required in All Circumstances Specified by Americans with Disabilities Act
		• 28 -	Clean Cities Grant Awarded to West Michigan Strategic Alliance Seven County region to Promote Alternative Fuel Strategies
		• 28 -	Nominations Sought for Michigan's Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year
		• 28 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs To meet on Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Hope College in Holland
		• 28 -	MIOSHA Fines M&W Industries of Detroit $236,890 for Failure to Protect Employees from Amputations and Other Safety Hazards
		• 28 -	The Department of Labor & Economic Growth's Bureau of Fire Services Warns: Be Safe This Fourth of July - Use Caution with Fireworks
		• 28 -	Week of July 2nd Proclaimed Amusement Ride Safety Week to Promote Industry and Safe Enjoyment of Rides
		• 27 -	MPSC Issues Consumer Alert on Growing Utility Cable Theft Problem
		• 26 -	MPSC Reconciles Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op's and Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association's Power Supply Costs
		• 26 -	MPSC Reconciles Wisconsin Public Service Corporation's 2005-2006 Gas Cost Recovery Revenues
		• 26 -	MPSC Approves Rules Significantly Improving Customer Protections
		• 26 -	MPSC Submits Report on Decline in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funds to Governor and Michigan Legislature
		• 26 -	MPSC Approves We Energies' 2007 Power Supply Costs
		• 26 -	DLEG Distributes $21.6 Million in Telecommunication Fee Funds To Michigan Cities, Townships and Villages
		• 22 -	Space Still Available at Next Wednesday's Prevailing Wage Forum in Traverse City
		• 22 -	State Serves Cease & Desist Order Against Champion Cage Fighters and Unlicensed Boxing Promoter to End Cage, Ultimate Fighting, & Similar Unsanctioned Events
		• 21 -	MPSC Issues 2006 Report on Status of Telecommunications Competition in Michigan
		• 21 -	MPSC: Low Cost Primary Basic Telephone Service Available
		• 21 -	Summer Has Arrived, MPSC Offers "Beat the Heat and Save" Tips
		• 21 -	Spring Hiring Pushes May Jobless Rates Down in Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 20 -	Herman Miller, Inc., Midwest Distribution Center Receives State's Highest Safety and Health Award
		• 20 -	State to Hold Forums about Prevailing Wage For School Construction Projects
		• 20 -	MCB Highlights Summer Job Programs for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
		• 15 -	Herman Miller, Inc., Midwest Distribution Center to Receive Star Award for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 14 -	Shop 'til those Rates DROP: OFIS Releases 2007 Buyers Guide to Auto Insurance
		• 14 -	MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES $60 MILLION BOND ISSUE TO FINANCE HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
		• 13 -	State to Hold Forum in Northern Michigan About Prevailing Wage for School Construction Projects
		• 13 -	Michigan's Jobless Rate Down Slightly in May
		• 13 -	Consumer's Corner Highlights Unemployment Insurance Agency Products & Services
		• 13 -	June "Job Show" Features Special Funding Awards for DLEG Dislocated Worker Training & Programs
		• 13 -	UAW, Ford, ACH and MIOSHA Renew Partnership for Workplace Safety and Health
		• 13 -	Youth Leadership Forum Helps High School Students with Disabilities Fulfill Their Potential
		• 12 -	MPSC Starts Collaborative Proceeding for Demand Response Pilot Program
		• 12 -	MPSC Authorizes Alpena Power Company to Increase Electric Rates by $1.3 Million Annually, 28 Percent Below the Utility's Request
		• 12 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Xcel Energy 2007-2008 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
		• 08 -	MPSC Issues Two Requests for Proposal for Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Grants
		• 08 -	OFIS Cracks Down on Unlicensed Money Transmitters
		• 08 -	New Rules Prohibit Insurers from Including Discretionary Clauses in Policy Forms
		• 08 -	OFIS Cracks Down on Unlicensed Deferred Presentment Providers
		• 07 -	Six More Service Stations Receive State Incentives for Bio-based Fuels
		• 05 -	New State Website Lists Firms in Violation of Prevailing Wage Site is public service for those awarding state-funded construction projects
		• 05 -	NEW PROGRAM FACILITATED BY THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MAKES HOMEOWNERSHIP AN OPTION FOR MICHIGAN-BOUND COLLEGE GRADUATES
	May
		• 31 -	MPSC Approves Certificate for Construction of Transmission Line in Livingston and Oakland Counties; MPSC Staff Directed to Start Proceeding on Underground Line Policy
		• 31 -	The SYGMA Network, Inc. - Detroit Center Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 31 -	Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Director Keith W. Cooley to Kick Off June 7 Career Change Exploration Event at Washtenaw Community College
		• 30 -	Governor Granholm Declares June Youth Employment Month in Michigan DLEG Offers Tips for Teens Finding Employment and Staying Safe on the Job
		• 29 -	The SYGMA Network, Inc. - Detroit Center to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 29 -	Manistee Low Vision Support Group to Hold First Meeting June 13
		• 25 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Dennos Museum
		• 25 -	THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW DIVISION TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR'S KEY INITIATIVES - CITIES OF PROMISE AND COOL CITIES
		• 24 -	April Unemployment Rates Decline Seasonally in All of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 22 -	MPSC Approves Reconciliation of Detroit Edison's 2005 PowerSupply Costs and Its 2004-2005 Pension Equalization Mechanism
		• 22 -	MPSC Commissioner Chappelle Announces Departure
		• 22 -	MPSC Approves 2007 Power Supply Costs for Two Electric Cooperatives
		• 22 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing We Energies to Increase Electric Rates
		• 18 -	MIOSHA and ABC Southeastern Michigan Chapter Form Workplace Safety Alliance
		• 16 -	Michigan's Jobless Rate Up in April
		• 14 -	Maco Concrete Pleads No Contest to the Felony Charge of a MIOSHA Violation Causing Death and Agrees to Pay $10,000 Fine Company's Criminal Sentencing Scheduled on May 31st in Oakland County
		• 09 -	The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Announces Winners of 2007 "Breaking Traditions" Awards
		• 07 -	DLEG Receives National Telly Awards for Three Cable Shows
		• 04 -	Michigan Teen (16 - 19) Job outlook Summer 2007
		• 03 -	MIOSHA and the Metalworking Industries of Michigan Workers' Compensation Fund Sign Alliance to Protect Workers
		• 03 -	MIOSHA and the Metalworking Industries of Michigan Workers' Compensation Fund Sign Alliance to Protect Workers
		• 01 -	MPSC Issues Summer 2007 Energy Appraisal
		• 01 -	MI Opportunity Partnership Connects 48,500 Workers with Jobs Program exceeds goal ahead of schedule Momentum grows as job placement and training activities continue
		• 01 -	Acument Global Technologies - Goodrich Operations Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 01 -	Governor Granholm issues Building Safety Week proclamation Building Smarter . . . for Disasters and Everyday Life Theme for 2007
	April
		• 30 -	Acument Global Technologies - Goodrich Operations to Receive State Award for Outstanding Safety & Health Record
		• 27 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, May 4, 2007 at the Mexicantown Welcome Center, Mercado Building, Detroit
		• 27 -	DLEG Announces Green Lodging Certification For Stafford's Perry Hotel First Facility in Michigan to Earn Highest Leader Certification
		• 26 -	March Unemployment Rates Decline Slightly in Majority of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 26 -	GOVERNOR GRANHOLM TO BE HONORED BY NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS
		• 25 -	MCB Offers Summer Programs for Youth Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
		• 24 -	MPSC Reconciles Consumers Energy Company's 2005-2006 Gas Cost Recovery Revenues and Expenses
		• 24 -	MPSC Approves Edison Sault Electric Company's 2006 and 2007 Power Supply Costs and Reconciles Its 2005 Power Supply Costs
		• 24 -	MPSC Approves 2007 Power Supply Costs for Cherryland Electric Cooperative
		• 24 -	MPSC Grants Two Licenses to Alternative Electric Suppliers
		• 24 -	MPSC to Convene Statewide "Smart Grid" Collaborative to Improve State's Electric Grid
		• 24 -	MPSC to Hold Hearing on Adequacy of Cook Nuclear Power Plant's Decommissioning Fund
		• 24 -	MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Telecommunications Service Quality Rules
		• 24 -	DLEG Corporation Division Expands Online Filing Services
		• 20 -	Michigan Rubber Products Receives State's Highest Ergonomic Award
		• 18 -	Governor's Rural Broadband Initiative: Closing the Digital Divide
		• 18 -	Michigan's March Jobless Rate Declines Slightly
		• 17 -	Granholm Announces Brownfield Redevelopments in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids to Create and Retain 748 Jobs
		• 17 -	OFIS Commissioner Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Watters v. Wachovia Case
		• 17 -	Michigan Rubber Products to Receive State's Highest Ergonomic Award
		• 12 -	MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION LOAN FOR ELDERLY HOUSING IN ALPENA
		• 04 -	Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Accepting Applications for Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission Through May 1
		• 03 -	MPSC Approves Recovery of $9.1 Million in Enhanced Security Costs for The Detroit Edison Company
		• 03 -	MPSC Approves Detroit Edison Company's Revised Renewable Energy Program Proposal, Placing Conditions on the Use of Out-of-State Renewable Energy Certificates
		• 03 -	MPSC: AT&T Michigan Customers to see Decrease on Monthly Bills
		• 03 -	MPSC Appoves 2007 Power Supply Costs for Upper Peninsula Power Company
		• 03 -	Raising the Bar on Training for the Blind--MCB to Meet in Kalamazoo April 16
		• 03 -	February Unemployment Rates Little Changed in Most of Michigan's Regional Labor Markets
		• 02 -	DLEG to Present Builders with Energy Star Home Grants on Wednesday, April 4th in East Lansing
	March
		• 29 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, April 6, 2007 at the University of Michigan Flint Campus, University Center
		• 28 -	Michigan's February Jobless Rate Declines
		• 27 -	MPSC Approves Palisades Power Purchase Agreement Refunding $255 Million to Customers and Saving an Estimated $700 Million in Energy Costs over 15 Years
		• 27 -	2007 Adult Education Conference Spotlights Best Practices to Increase Literacy and Employability of Adult Learners Second Annual Event Draws Hundreds of Educators to Grand Rapids
		• 22 -	OETIKER USA Receives SHARP Award for Safety and Health Excellence
		• 22 -	Governor Granholm Announces $750,000 to Help Dislocated Workers in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties
		• 21 -	MPSC Reconciles Gas Cost Recovery Revenues for SEMCO Energy Gas Company and Xcel Energy
		• 21 -	MPSC to Hold Hearing on Reduction in Federal Funds for Low-Income and Energy Assistance Programs
		• 21 -	MPSC Approves 2007 Power Supply Costs for Seven Michigan Electric Utilities
		• 21 -	MPSC Designates "Michigan 2-1-1" as the Statewide 2-1-1 Coordinating Agency
		• 20 -	Four More Service Stations Receive Incentives for Bio-based Fuels Michigan Station Owners Encouraged to Apply Soon
		• 19 -	Is Your Group Looking for a Speaker? Check Out DLEG's Speaker's Bureau
		• 15 -	January Unemployment Rates Increase Seasonally in Michigan's Regional Labor Markets Area Jobless Rates Up Slightly Over Year
		• 15 -	GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM MSHDA'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE TEAM AVAILABLE TO MICHIGAN DOWNTOWNS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN 2007
		• 14 -	OFIS Warns Taxpayers to Steer Clear of Tax Refund Loans
		• 13 -	Redevelopments in Grand Rapids and Redford Township to Bring Nearly 4,000 New Jobs
		• 12 -	DLEG Announces Green Lodging Certification for the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center Facility Earns Partner Certification
		• 12 -	Consumer's Corner Focuses on Governor Granholm's Alternative Fuel Plan
		• 09 -	Governor Granholm Announces $750,000 to Help Dislocated Workers in Southeast Michigan
		• 09 -	Governor Granholm Announces $1.1 Million to Help Dislocated Workers in Central Michigan
		• 08 -	MICHIGAN GOVERNOR JENNIFER GRANHOLM RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR CAMPAIGN TO END HOMELESSNESS IN MICHIGAN
		• 07 -	Michigan's January Jobless Rate Declines
		• 07 -	Council for Labor & Economic Growth Vulnerable Worker Forum Unveils Low Wage Worker Advancement Strategy Poverty simulation gives employers a taste of living in low-income households
		• 06 -	Media Invited to the Council for Labor and Economic Growth Vulnerable Worker Forum Employers to Participate in Poverty Simulation to Live the Life of a Vulnerable Worker
		• 05 -	OFIS Partners with Local Libraries to Provide Free, Unbiased Investor Ed
		• 02 -	MPSC Issues 2006 Annual Report
		• 02 -	MPSC: Lifeline Week Raises Awareness of Program to Help Ensure Everyone Has Access to Phone Service
		• 02 -	State Now Issuing Onsite Licensure for Several Cosmetology and Barber Occupations Petoskey Cosmetologist First in State to Receive License Immediately After Exam
		• 01 -	DLEG Launches No Worker Left Behind Website Offers Displaced Workers One Stop to New Opportunities
	February
		• 28 -	DLEG Corporation Division Invites Leaders to Register for Nonprofit Seminar
		• 27 -	MPSC Approves Recommendations that will Result in More Renewable Energy Generation Projects in Michigan
		• 27 -	GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM TO HELP COLLEGE GRADS BUY FIRST HOME IN EIGHT MICHIGAN CITIES
		• 27 -	MI Opportunity Partnership: Job Placement Key to Success in Year Two Governor Urges Employers to Invest in Michigan by Pledging Job Openings
		• 26 -	OFIS Bank Examiner John Aiken Wins National Scholarship Award
		• 22 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, March 2, 2007 at Michigan State Capitol, Senate Appropriations Room, Lansing
		• 22 -	DLEG Announces New Video Remote Interpreting Call Center Provides Instant Communication Access for Deaf Individuals In West Michigan
		• 22 -	CONGRESSMAN DALE KILDEE LAUNCHES ASK, LISTEN, LEARN: KIDS AND ALCOHOL DON'T MIX Program by Nickelodeon and The Century Council helps parents and kids start the conversation about the dangers of underage drinking
		• 21 -	Media Invited to Premiere of New Video Remote Interpreting Call Center in Muskegon
		• 20 -	Michigan Liquor Control Commission, Century Council, and Nickelodeon Teaming Up with Congressman Dale Kildee for an "Ask, Listen, Learn" Event on Thursday, Feb. 22nd
		• 16 -	Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services Places Credit Union into Conservatorship
		• 14 -	MPSC: Energy Assistance Directory Now Available Online
		• 14 -	MPSC Designates Jackson 2-1-1 Call Center the Community Resource Information and Referral Answering Point for Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale and Ingham Counties
		• 14 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Northern States Power Company to Implement its 2007 Power Supply Cost Factor
		• 14 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Approving Gas Cost Recovery Factor for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
		• 14 -	MPSC Approves Consumers Energy Company's DeWitt Tie-Line
		• 14 -	MPSC Authorizes Detroit Edison to Decrease Securitization Surcharge
		• 14 -	MPSC Seeks Public Comments on 2-1-1 Statewide Routing System
		• 14 -	MCB Meeting February 23 at Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester
		• 12 -	LLC Business Owners Reminded of Option to File Annual Statements and Reports Online to Meet State's Feb 15 Deadline
		• 12 -	Liquor Control Commission and Century Council Team Up to Launch "We Don't Serve Teens" Campaign
		• 09 -	State Serves Cease & Desist Order Against Adoreable Promotions and Boxing Promoter to End Cage, Ultimate Fighting, & Toughman Events
		• 09 -	Liquor Control Commission and Century Council Teaming Up with Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids Licensees for "We Don't Serve Teens" Events on Monday, February 12th
		• 09 -	Liquor Control Commission Provides Recommended Procedure to Law Enforcement on Conducting Underage Controlled Buy Operations
		• 08 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs Seeking Public Input on Strategic Plan for Hispanic Community
		• 07 -	Focus: HOPE Receives Two State Awards for Outstanding Safety and Health Records
		• 06 -	MPSC Formally Adopts Stray Voltage Rules
		• 06 -	MPSC Gives Attorney General Second Chance on Evidence; Denies Unjustified and Costly Request to Delay Schedule
		• 05 -	Focus: HOPE to Receive Two Awards for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence
		• 02 -	Consumer's Corner Features Guest Chairman Peter Lark of the Public Service Commission to Discuss the State's Energy Plan
		• 02 -	DLEG Energy Office Awards $24,900 to the Escanaba Housing Commission to Launch a "Rebuild Michigan Community Partnership"
		• 02 -	DLEG Energy Office Awards $13,793 to the Northeast MI Council of Governments to Launch a "Rebuild Michigan Community Partnership"
		• 01 -	MPSC Releases Annual Electric Competition Report Showing 51 Percent Decrease in Choice Customers
		• 01 -	MPSC: Winter Heating Bills to be Lower in February, Thanks to Delayed Winter Weather and Above Average Storage Levels
		• 01 -	MIOSHA Reminds Employers to Post Job-Related Injuries and Illnesses
		• 01 -	State Makes Major Breakthrough in Addressing Consumer Complaints against 28 Cemeteries Seized from Indian Nation, LLC DLEG, Attorney General, and Court-Appointed Conservator Working to Ensure that Investments are Protected and Secure
	January
		• 31 -	MPSC Chairman Submits Energy Plan Essential to Growing Michigan's 21st Century Economy
		• 31 -	OFIS Chief of Staff Ken Ross Named City of DeWitt Mayor Pro Tem
		• 30 -	MPSC Issues Order Requiring 2007 Energy Assessments
		• 30 -	MPSC Issues Consumer Alert on Credit Reporting by Utilities
		• 30 -	MPSC Approves 2007 Power Supply Costs for Alpena Power Company
		• 30 -	MPSC Adopts Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement Form
		• 30 -	MPSC: Home Heating Credits Now Being Processed
		• 26 -	OFIS Issues Cease and Desist Against Investment Firm
		• 26 -	Christman and MIOSHA Sign First Partnership Agreement in West Michigan to Promote Worker Safety at Michigan Street Development Project in Grand Rapids
		• 26 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs to meet on Friday, February 2, 2007 at Primera Plastics, Zeeland
		• 25 -	State Freezes Assets - Major Breakthrough in Continuing the Operation of 28 Cemeteries Seized from Indian Nation, LLC DLEG, AG and Court-Appointed Conservator Working to Ensure that Cemetery Operations Proceed as Normal
		• 25 -	Governor Announces Three Service Stations to Receive Incentives for Bio-based Fuels Station Owners Across Michigan Encouraged to Apply for Incentives
		• 25 -	December Unemployment Rates Increase in Michigan's Regional Labor Markets 2006 Annual Jobless Rates Up Slightly in Most Areas
		• 25 -	Comcast Michigan Region and MIOSHA Form Alliance to Protect Workers in the Telecommunications Industry Comcast Becomes First Michigan Business to Form Alliance with MIOSHA
		• 24 -	Christman to Sign First West Michigan Construction Partnership to Promote Worker Safety on the Michigan Street Development Project in Grand Rapids - Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, January 26, at Spectrum Health Hospital
		• 24 -	OFIS Orders Mortgage Lenders Network USA to Stop Breaking Law, Make Restitution to Borrowers
		• 23 -	Comcast Michigan Region and MIOSHA Form Alliance Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Thursday, January 25th, in Ann Arbor
		• 19 -	Governor Signs Insurance Compact
		• 19 -	Media Invited to Attend State's Project HERO Launch to Assist Disabled Michigan Veterans State Bringing Together Construction Experts to Make Veterans' Homes Accessible
		• 18 -	OFIS Commissioner Linda A. Watters Named to Capital Region Community Foundation Board
		• 17 -	Michigan's December Jobless Rate Increases Slightly December's total employment increase largest in 2006
		• 17 -	UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ARE TAXABLE State of Michigan mails out jobless benefit statements for 2006
		• 16 -	State of Michigan Launches New "SHARE Network" Website
		• 16 -	DLEG Energy Office Sponsors Six Energy Efficient Home Construction Workshops For Homebuilders in Michigan March Workshops Scheduled in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Marquette
		• 11 -	Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs Names New Executive Committee
		• 11 -	Governor Granholm and Director Swanson Announce Appointment of Andy Levin as a DLEG Deputy Director
		• 09 -	MPSC: Federal Tax Credits of Up to $500 are Available for Energy Efficiency Improvements
		• 09 -	MPSC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Process under the New Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act
		• 09 -	MPSC Authorizes SEMCO Energy Gas Company to Increase Natural Gas Rates 33 Percent Below the Utility's Request
		• 09 -	OFIS Pays $12 Million to Metro Detroit Medical Providers
		• 09 -	OFIS Urges Medicare Beneficiaries to be on the Lookout for Phone Scams
		• 09 -	MSHDA ANNOUNCES THE MICHIGAN HOUSING LOCATOR WEB SITE TO ASSIST RENTERS AND LANDLORDS IN LOCATING AND LISTING PROPERTIES
		• 04 -	November Jobless Rates Up Seasonally in Michigan's Regional Labor Markets


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