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Federal Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2024-12-08 ( 7 items )  
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Trapped Motorist in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Sault Ste. Marie Station responded to a rollover crash, rescuing a trapped motorist inside the vehicle near Paradise, Michigan, yesterday. A call from Chippewa County Central Dispatch requested assistance with a rollover crash with injuries. The vehicle rolled into a large ditch filled with water as the driv more PR

Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data Available for 119th Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: DEC. 5, 2024 The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census 119th Congressional District Summary File. The file updates tables previously released as part of the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File to reflect the 119th congressional districts and 2024 state legislative districts in effect for the November 2024 elections. The file incorporates congressional district boundary changes repor more PR

DOE: Los Alamos National Laboratory - University of Michigan, Lab to Jointly Develop Michigan-Based AI Research Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * This U-M press release highlights how a partnership expands research collaboration * * * The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing and AI research that will enhance and strengthen the university's research capabilities in science, energy and national security and create new jobs in so more PR

EPA Announces Updated Cleanup Plan for Torch Lake Superfund Site in Houghton County, Michigan (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: CHICAGO - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has updated the cleanup plan for the Torch Lake Superfund site in Houghton County, Michigan. EPA completed its work at the site, which was contaminated from decades of copper production, in August 2006.  EPA details this update in an "explanation of significant differences" document, which amends the cleanup plan for the site based on information from th more PR

FEMA, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Partner to Increase Post-Disaster Housing Capabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) held a summit on Nov. 19 and 20, 2024 to launch their second cohort of the Pre-Disaster Housing Initiative, which helps states develop plans to boost their post-disaster housing capabilities. During an eight-month period, both agencies will provide technical assistance and guidance to Kentucky, M more PR

Ind. U.S. Attorney: Michigan City Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Gregory Morrison, 54 years old, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Morrison was sentenced to 151 months in prison followed by 6 years of supervised release. According to docum more PR

Labor Dept.: Federal Courts Orders Detroit Security Company, HR Director to Pay $68K in Back Wages, Damages, Penalties for Shortchanging Guards Overtime (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor issued the following news brief: * * * Employers: Detroit Body Guards Protection Unit LLC Carla Bland, human resources director Actions: Fair Labor Standards Act consent judgment and order Courts: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Findings: A federal court ordered Detroit Body Guards Protection Unit LLC and human resources director Carla Bland, responsible for the company's day-to-day operati more PR