Government
Michigan lawmakers OK $1 surcharge on electric bills to help low-income customers
Posted: 10 hours agoMichigan utilities could add up to a $1 surcharge to electric bills to provide heating assistance to low-income customers under legislation headed to the governor's desk. Read more »
Public Art Commission announces winners of 14th annual Golden Paintbrush Awards
Posted: 11 hours agoThe Ann Arbor Public Art Commission has announced the winners of this year's Golden Paintbrush Awards, recognizing community members for their contributions to public art. Read more »
$1.4M wind project at Pioneer High School advances to next stage in 8-3 vote
Posted: 13 hours agoAfter a nearly 40-minute debate Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council has decided to move forward with the next phase of a wind energy project at Pioneer High School. Read more »
Proposed surveillance camera ordinance a concern for some Ann Arbor council members
Posted: 16 hours agoAs video surveillance technology becomes more sophisticated and prevalent, Ann Arbor City Council Members Mike Anglin and Chuck Warpehoski argue there's a need to establish a regulatory framework that balances privacy protections and law enforcement needs. Read more »
Ann Arbor making preparations for greenway park at 721 N. Main
Posted: 17 hours agoThe Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a contract to demolish two buildings at 721 N. Main St., and separately committed $750,000 for a greenway park there. Read more »
Gov. Rick Snyder talks up Michigan to Israelis
Posted: 1 day agoWhen Gov. Rick Snyder last visited Israel 14 years ago, he was a venture capitalist looking to invest in startups. Now, he's asking Israeli companies and government leaders to consider doing business in Michigan. Read more »
Q&A: Ann Arbor school board member says AATA might be able to fill void if district cuts busing
Posted: Jun 17, 2013The Ann Arbor school board might have avoided eliminating high school bus services for next school year, but longtime board member Susan Baskett says the issue isn't over yet. Read more »
Survey shows Ann Arbor citizens not fully satisfied with their city government
Posted: Jun 16, 2013The survey shows Ann Arbor residents want the city do a better job providing basic services like paving streets in the summer and plowing streets when they're covered in snow in the winter. Read more »
Ann Arbor Connector: Public input sought on high-capacity transit project
Posted: Jun 15, 2013The next public meeting for the Ann Arbor Connector planning process takes place Tuesday and community members are encouraged to attend. Read more »
Ann Arbor mayor: Commuter rail to Detroit can happen in 3 years with regional support
Posted: Jun 14, 2013Nick Tobier and his 3-year-old son Oscar weren't planning on getting on a train Friday, but after passing by the railcar parked in downtown Ann Arbor, they had to check it out. "It's fantastic, we ... Read more »
Rutledge removes name as sponsor as school district dissolution bills pass House
Posted: Jun 14, 2013State Rep. David Rutledge, D-Superior Township, says he regretfully opposed House Bills 4813 and 4815, which deal with dissolving financially struggling school districts. Read more »
Irwin proposes bill that would allow residents to know when pesticides are being sprayed
Posted: Jun 14, 2013State Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, has introduced legislation that would allow residents to add their names to the state's pesticide notification registry. Read more »
Get the Ann Arbor RSS Feed
AnnArbor.com