LANSING — The state House of Representatives, the Senate and Gov. Rick Snyder dug themselves out of a big hole Tuesday when they found a tentative compromise on $3 million to send to Macomb County to help fix an enormous sinkhole in Fraser. The issue got mired in a squabble between[…]
Rep. Yaroch pushes for road funding – Revenue sharing also tops priority list
State Rep. Jeff Yaroch stopped in at a recent Richmond City Council meeting to update his former colleagues on what he’s been up to in Lansing. Yaroch, who served 17 years on the city council before being elected to represent the 33rd district in November 2016, hosted office hours at[…]
House approves $3 million for Fraser sinkhole
The city of Fraser would get $3 million to help repair a football field-sized sinkhole under legislation passed by the Michigan House. House members approved the bill on Wednesday in a 101-7 vote to provide the supplemental appropriation to fix the sewer pipe that collapsed on Christmas Eve, prompting the[…]
State lawmakers urge Senate to pass open-records bills
Local state lawmakers are hoping the state House of Representatives’ overwhelming passage of a bill package that subjects them and the governor to freedom-of-information requests will convince the Senate to do the same. The state House of Representatives passed the measure last week in a 108-0 vote. Meanwhile, state Sen.[…]
Forum held to outline funding concerns for community mental health programming
MACOMB COUNTY — Officials from Macomb County’s Community Mental Health program urged state legislators during a Feb. 17 forum to address funding problems for services they provide to residents in need. The issue at hand is that CMH has already lost 14.4 percent (about $18 million) of its Medicaid funding[…]
Yaroch Adds to List of Endorsements for General Election
Congresswoman Candice Miller: “I am proud to endorse Jeff Yaroch for State Representative. Jeff has demonstrated that he shares the values of our community and that he has the leadership capability and the commitment to represent us in Lansing. I look forward to working with Jeff on the issues we all care[…]
Jeff Yaroch Adds To List of Endorsements
1. State Senator Jack Brandenburg: “It is a pleasure to endorse Jeff Yaroch as your next State Representative. We need Leaders not followers. Jeff is most definitely a Leader.” 2. Entire Richmond City Council: Mayor Tim Rix: “While serving with Jeff on Council, I have watched him develop professionally through his[…]
Yaroch Announces for State Representative
Published: Thursday, March 24, 2016 By Barb Pert Templeton For The Voice Serving the city of Richmond as a council member for the past 16 years certainly means Jeff Yaroch is well versed in local matters. Now, he is hoping to represent his constituents at the state level. Yaroch filed[…]
Richmond releases water quality report
By Barb Pert Templeton For The Voice Richmond City Manager Jon Moore said the city has been diligent in testing their water supply and the results are fine. In light of the water crisis in Flint and in response to questions from residents about their own local water source, Richmond[…]
Richmond Fire Department seeks FEMA grant for new truck
From The Voice: By Barb Pert Templeton For The Voice Richmond City Council member Jeff Yaroch is pleased with the work the fire equipment committee has completed so far. (Voice file photo) When a job is done well, it can be nice to take a minute to thank those involved.[…]