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Bay City Commission shoots down Jim Irving's new millage idea for fire, police departments

BAY CITY, MI — Commissioner Jim Irving floated a new idea Monday night and got shot down, 8-1.

Fire merger to bring Westland, Wayne savings

Wayne — The cities of Wayne and Westland expect to save a combined $320,000 annually by merging fire departments, the communities said Monday.

Firefighters Show How Collective Bargaining Saves Lives While Elected Officials & Corporate Special Interests Work To Deny Vote

Firefighters Show How Collective Bargaining Saves Lives While Elected Officials & Corporate Special Interests Work To Deny Vote.

Snyder petitions to block Michigan collective bargaining ballot proposal

Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette filed court papers Monday to try to block a statewide ballot initiative that seeks to protect collective bargaining rights.

LINCOLN PARK: City to decline SAFER grant for Fire Department

The city will decline almost $600,000 from the federal government that would pay the salaries and benefits for three firefighters for two years, City Council President Thomas Murphy said.

ALLEN PARK: Mutual Aid pact with Dearborn Heights approved

ALLEN PARK — Though a mutual aid deal appeared to be good news for both sides, a debate went on for 20 minutes Tuesday night before the City Council approved an agreement with Dearborn Heights.

Firefighters Sign Contract With Frenchtown

Frenchtown Township’s full-time firefighters have a new contract that will mean switching health insurance coverage to a preferred provider organization (PPO) and no raises for the 16 full-time people currently employed.

Board of Canvassers Deadlocks on Proposal to Protect Working Families

The State Board of Canvassers failed today to approve a proposal to allow citizens to vote on a proposal to protect Michigan’s working families by ensuring collective bargaining rights in the state constitution.

Great Lakes Burn Camp starts week of healing, confidence building for children

Lauren Chisholm couldn’t wipe a broad smile from her face Sunday as she shared hugs with countless friends she hadn’t seen in a year.

Jackson City Council considering spending $109,000 in city funds related to $1.9 million federal grant

The Jackson City Council will consider actions Tuesday to finalize the acceptance of a $1.9 million federal grant that allows the hiring of nine firefighters for two years.

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