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2012:			May - April - March - February - January
	May
		16 -	MPSC: Energy Efficiency Forum Focuses on Pursuing Deep Savings for Commercial and Industrial Customers
		15 -	LARA Offers Tips to Protect Consumers for Spring Home Improvement Projects
		10 -	Michigan Liquor Control Commission to hold Public Hearing in the Southfield Office of the Commission
		04 -	Governor Snyder Proclaims Arson Awareness Week in Michigan May 6-12 "Prevent Youth Firesetting"
		03 -	OFIR's Tips on Coordinating Auto and Health Policies
		03 -	Michigan Liquor Control Commission urges licensees and not-for-profit groups to plan ahead this summer, and have fun safely Warmer weather means increase in applications for outdoor service and one-day licenses
		02 -	Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Christman/Kraus-Anderson and MIOSHA Sign Partnership to Ensure Worker Safety at Four Winds Casino Project This is the first MIOSHA partnership with an Indian Nation
		02 -	Profit Corporation 2012 Annual Reports Due On or Before May 15 - LARA's Bureau of Commercial Services Sends Notice to Resident Agents
		01 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement on Consumers Energy Company's Renewable Energy Plan, Lowering Monthly Electric Surcharge
		01 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op to Implement Its 2012-2013 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
	April
		27 -	Governor Snyder Declares Building Safety Month May 2012 Michigan Joins an International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures
		26 -	OFIR Encourages Consumers to Use Free App to Protect Possessions from Severe Weather
		23 -	MABAS Intra-Regional Fire Services Exercise Tests Michigan's Regional Disaster Response Readiness
		19 -	MPSC: Call 811 before Tackling Outdoor Digging Projects to Prevent Injuries, Damage to Infrastructure and Loss of Utility Service
		19 -	State Recognizes MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Graduates at Michigan Safety Conference
		17 -	MPSC Authorizes Refund of $56.3 Million to Detroit Edison, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and Consumers Energy Ratepayers
		17 -	MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Decline in Michigan LIHEAP Funds
		17 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Authorizing Northern States Power Company's 2012-2013 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
		17 -	MPSC Approves First Natural Gas Renewable Resource Pilot Program for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
		17 -	Champion's Auto Ferry's Proposed Rate Increase Suspended
		17 -	MPSC Authorizes The Detroit Edison Company to Increase Bond Principal and Interest Securitization Surcharge, Increase Bond Tax Surcharge
		17 -	MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rules on 9-1-1 Training Requirements
		17 -	MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rules on 9-1-1 Training Requirements
		17 -	MPSC Approves First Natural Gas Renewable Resource Pilot Program for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
		17 -	Champion's Auto Ferry's Proposed Rate Increase Suspended
		17 -	MPSC Authorizes Refund of $56.3 Million to Detroit Edison, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and Consumers Energy Ratepayers
		17 -	MPSC Authorizes The Detroit Edison Company to Increase Bond Principal and Interest Securitization Surcharge, Increase Bond Tax Surcharge
		17 -	MPSC to Hold Public Hearing on Decline in Michigan LIHEAP Funds
		17 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Authorizing Northern States Power Company's 2012-2013 Gas Cover Recovery Factor
		16 -	Office of Regulatory Reinvention Issues Recommendations to Deregulate 18 Occupations; Eliminate 9 Boards
		12 -	Barton Malow Company, Building Trades, Contractors and MIOSHA Sign Partnership to Protect Workers on St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Campus Regeneration Project
		11 -	Unemployment Insurance Agency Invites Employers to Attend Seminars Free Seminars being held through mid-October across the state
		06 -	MPSC Grants Licenses to Two Alternative Electric Suppliers
		06 -	MPSC: Warmer Temperatures, Lower Natural Gas Prices Reduce Heating Bills Statewide
		06 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Wisconsin Electric Power Company's 2012 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
		05 -	OFIR's Tips on Locating a Missing Life Insurance Policy
		05 -	April is Alcohol Awareness Month
		04 -	Beware of Unemployment Insurance Scams Unemployment Insurance Agency reminds citizens to file claims through official state website
	March
		30 -	The Huntington National Bank Acquires Fidelity Bank
		29 -	OFIR Suspends License of American Medical and Life Insurance Company
		29 -	MLCC on Track for Improved Licensing Process New Changes on the Licensing Process to begin April 1, 2012
		28 -	MPSC Suspends Effective Date of Rate Increase Requested by Champion's Auto Ferry, Inc
		28 -	MPSC Suspends Effective Date of Rate Increase Requested by Champion's Auto Ferry, Inc.
		26 -	OFIR Suspends License of Traverse City Insurance Agent for Misappropriating $500,000 from Elderly Woman
		23 -	Legislation Extends Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program through 2012; Claimants urged to contact the UIA by phone or online regarding specific details
		22 -	LARA Recognizes National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day
		19 -	Insurance Tips for Consumers Affected by Michigan Tornadoes
		16 -	Unemployment Insurance Agency open on Saturdays during the month of March Agency staff standing by online and by phone to help answer unemployment questions
		15 -	Michigan Commission for the Blind Board To Meet in Kalamazoo
		14 -	OFIR Orders Detroit Woman to End Unlicensed Insurance Sales
		14 -	MLCC Reminds Citizens to Enjoy St. Patrick's Day in Good Health Keep Yourself and Friends Safe by Avoiding Binge Drinking
		13 -	MPSC Updates Consumer Tips Sheets on Natural Gas Choice
		13 -	Office of Regulatory Reinvention Issues Recommendations for Modernizing Insurance and Finance Regulations
		12 -	Office of Regulatory Reinvention Issues Recommendations for Eliminating Obsolete Workplace Safety Rules
		08 -	MPSC Grants Ardent Natural Gas, LLC a License as an Alternative Gas Supplier
		08 -	MPSC Marks National Consumer Protection Week by Highlighting Consumer Tips Sheet on Resolving Utility-Related Problems
		08 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Cloverland Electric Cooperative's 2012 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
		08 -	MPSC Designates Michigan 2-1-1 as Statewide Coordinating Agency for 2012-2015
		06 -	Huntsman Corporation's Auburn Hills Facility Receives CET Platinum Award for Outstanding Safety and Health Record
		05 -	MPSC Issues 2011 Annual Report
		02 -	OFIR Announces National Consumer Protection Week 2012
	February
		29 -	OFIR Shuts Down Bogus Grand Rapids, Lansing Mortgage Companies
		27 -	Farmington Hills Physician Summarily Suspended
		23 -	MPSC Says Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Meets Requirements for Member-Regulation
		21 -	ORR Issues Recommendations for Reducing Environmental Red Tape
		16 -	MPSC Report: Michigan Utilities Making Progress on Meeting State's Renewable Energy Standard
		16 -	Unemployed Workers Can Claim Unemployment Benefits Throughout President's Day Holiday
		15 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Northern States Power Company's 2012 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
		15 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreements Authorizing 2012 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factors for Four Electric Cooperatives
		15 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Indiana Michigan Power Company Electric Rate Increase, Customers to See Refund
		14 -	OFIR's Tips on Retirement Health Insurance
		13 -	State's Unemployment Agency Keeps Doors Open Into The Weekend To Assist Customers
		10 -	Michigan Career and Technical Institute to Graduate 155 Students
		07 -	OFIR Warns Consumers over Financial Phishing Scams
		06 -	LARA's Corporation Division Announces 2012 Nonprofit Seminars Leaders Invited to Attend Informative Forums
		03 -	Extended Benefit Program Ends in Michigan - Up to 20 weeks of federally-funded benefits no longer available
		03 -	Michigan Liquor Control Commission Offers Tips on How to Host a Responsible Football Party
		02 -	MIOSHA Reminds Employers They Must Post Job-Related Injuries and Illnesses
		02 -	LLCs and PLLCs 2012 Annual Statements Due On or Before February 15
		01 -	MPSC Releases Annual Electric Competition Report
		01 -	MPSC: Annual Video Services Competition Report Shows Increase in the Number of Michigan Subscribers, Bucking the National Trend
	January
		27 -	State Recognizes MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Graduates at Upper Michigan Safety Conference
		26 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op's 2012 Power Supply Cost Recovery Plan
		26 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Alpena Power Company's 2012 Power Supply Cost Recovery Factor
		26 -	MPSC Directs Utilities to Refund Funds Remaining in the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund
		26 -	MPSC Grants Temporary Operating Authority to Certain Motor Carriers
		26 -	MPSC Authorizes Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation's 2011-12 Gas Cost Recovery Factor
		26 -	MPSC Directs Great Lakes Energy Cooperative to Make Certain Filings as it Transitions to a Member-Regulated Cooperative
		26 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Detroit Edison Company's Choice Implementation Surcharge
		24 -	OFIR Releases HMO Consumer Guide
		24 -	City of Detroit Requires a Different Licensing Process Now That Census Figures Indicate Populaton is Less Than 750,000
		23 -	MPSC: Home Heating Credits Now Being Processed
		20 -	Unemployment Insurance Agency Makes Jobless Benefit Statements Available Online
		12 -	MPSC Issues Consumer Tips Sheet on Rural Telephone Call Completion Problems
		12 -	MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Reconciling Indiana Michigan Power Company's 2010 Energy Optimization Plan Revenues and Costs
		12 -	MPSC Launches Investigation into the Deployment of Smart Meters by Regulated Electric Utilities in Michigan
		12 -	MPSC: Customers of Michigan's Natural Gas Utilities See Falling Natural Gas Prices So Far This Heating Season
		11 -	Unemployed Workers Can Claim Unemployment Benefits Throughout National MLK Holiday
		10 -	OFIR Recovers $25 Million for Michigan Consumers in 2011
		06 -	Federally-Funded Extended Benefits Extended Through March 10