Brighton Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

The unemployment rate in Livingston County is lower than the Michigan average.

Livingston County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Brighton area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Improves In Brighton Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Livingston County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Brighton Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Livingston County neighbors.

Brighton City Council Will Host A Virtual Meeting On April 2

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City Of Brighton Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting For April 9 Has Been Canceled

City Of Brighton Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting For April 9 at 7:00 pm at City Hall Has Been Canceled.

Rep. Bollin urges residents to heed governor’s stay-at-home order

State Rep. Ann Bollin calls for postponement of May elections

Brighton Board Of Review On March 23 Will Be A Virtual Meeting

All attendees will call or login, there will be no in-person meeting.

City Of Brighton Planning Commission Meeting Scheduled For April 6 Has Been Canceled

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the City of Brighton Planning Commission scheduled for April 6, 2020.

City Of Brighton's Downtown Development Authority Meeting Scheduled For March 17 Has Been Canceled

Meeting Of City Of Brighton Downtown Development Authority Scheduled For March 17 Has Been Canceled due to lack of agenda items.

Brighton City Council Study Session Of March 19 Has Been Canceled

Brighton City Council Study Session Of March 19 Has Been Canceled due to lack of agenda items.

Brighton Principal Shopping District Meeting For March 3 Rescheduled For March 12

The meeting of the City of Brighton Principal Shopping District scheduled for March 3 has been rescheduled to be held on March 12.

Rep. Bollin: Michigan House votes to protect students, vulnerable

State Rep. Ann Bollin continues fight to reverse funding cuts

Rep. Bollin: Michigan’s car insurance reforms are working

MCCA rate reduction first sign of savings from new law

Bollin proposes common-sense reforms to improve local elections

Rep. Bollin has introduced a plan to give local governments the flexibility needed to make their elections more efficient and effective

Rep. Bollin spearheads plan to restore funding for opioid program

Rep. Bollin has introduced a plan to restore funding to help people recovering from opioid addiction after Gov. Whitmer gutted the program

Rep. Bollin: Governor rejects critical funding for roads, schools

Rep. Bollin troubled by Gov. Whitmer’s decision to veto parts of the Legislature’s budget, including $375 million for road repairs

Rep. Bollin votes to make record investment in Michigan students

School budget gets bipartisan support in House, heads to governor

Spruce up your Financial Plan with Social Security

Now that tax season is over, it’s probably a good time to evaluate some financial “best practices” for the rest of the year.

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See What You Can Do Online During National Social Security Month

In April, we celebrate National Social Security Month by letting you know what you can do online with a my Social Security account.

Financial Literacy Month – A perfect time to plan for your future

With April being Financial Literacy Month, there’s no time like the present to begin saving for your financial future.

One thing “to do” during National Social Security Month

If there's only one thing that you do this month related to Social Security, do this – create a my Social Security account.

Survivors join Rep. Theis, governor for bill-signing ceremony

Rep. Theis today welcomed two Livingston County teenagers who inspired her to introduce legislation to Lansing for a bill-signing ceremony

Local officials join Rep. Vaupel, governor for bill-signing ceremony

Rep. Vaupel's legislation removes political vignettes from ballot

Residents share ideas for mental health reform with House task force

Bipartisan group will use feedback to help improve services

House mental health task force schedules Lansing meeting

The Michigan House’s mental health task force’s next meeting is Thursday at the state Capitol

Rep. Vaupel tours state psychiatric facilities with mental health task force

Rep. Vaupel joined his colleagues from the House’s mental health task force Thursday for tours of two state psychiatric facilities

Wayne County's Population Loss May Be Livingston's Gain: Census

For the first time in eight years, Wayne County didn’t have the nation’s highest population exodus.

Top 10 Things Brighton Residents, Michiganders Complained About in 2015

National Consumer Protection Week is March 6-12. Here’s what irked Michigan consumers most in 2015.

Members of Congress Rebuke Obama on Military Surplus Order

Six Republicans in Michigan congressional delegation tell president military surplus vehicles key asset in “new phase” of terrorist threat.

Report: Ben Carson Made Up Story About Scholarship, West Point

The disclosure is a major hit for the GOP candidate, who is leading in Michigan and national polls.

Sheriff: Attorney Trying to 'Strong Arm' County in In-Custody Death of Inmate

Attorney said he offered to settle case for $25 million to $30 million before filing lawsuit.

Michigan Democrats Call for $1B Tax Cut for Middle Class

A spokesman for House Speaker Kevin Cotter called the proposal a “ridiculous wish list.”

Bill Seeks Ban on Ships Transporting Heavy Crude on Great Lakes

Michigan senators also seek review of hazardous pipelines and oil-spill response plans.

Snyder PAC to Back Like-Minded Candidates

Often described as a reluctant politician, Gov. Rick Snyder has formed a PAC to recruit “problem-solving” candidates.

Patch Poll: Should Michigan Ban Personal Flamethrowers

Legislation pending before the Michigan House stems from concerns the devices are “an accident waiting to happen.”

Lawmaker Proposes Restrictions on Hobby Drones

Bills before the Legislature would create “no-fly zones” near jails and prisons and ban the use drones to commit a crime.

Both of Michigan's Tea Party Trysters Want Their Jobs Back

Todd Courser confirmed Friday he will run for the seat he resigned to avoid expulsion. Expelled lawmaker Cindy Gamrat is doing the same.