Tag: wayne_county
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Governor Whitmer Appoints Three Judges to Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court
Governor Whitmer appointed Robbie Gaines, Jr., Robyn Liddell, and Rula Aoun to the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County. These experienced legal professionals will fill judicial vacancies, with terms commencing in September and October 2026.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Gretchen WhitmerJudicial AppointmentsWayne County3rd Circuit CourtMichiganJudiciaryGovernmentOffice of Michigan Governor
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Michigan Secures Millions for Rail Underpasses to Boost Safety and Ease Traffic
Governor Whitmer announced new funding for rail grade separation projects in Michigan's FY2027 budget, targeting Wayne County and Trenton to reduce traffic congestion and enhance safety for drivers and emergency services.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial Issues MichiganInfrastructureRail Grade SeparationWayne CountyTrentonGovernor WhitmerOffice of Michigan Governor
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Former Wayne County Officials Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Property Bribery Scheme
A former Wayne County Treasurer's Office employee and a non-profit director received federal prison sentences for a bribery conspiracy that stole approximately 100 Detroit properties valued at $6.4 million through fraudulent deeds and halted foreclosures.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomyReal Estate Zina ThomasJontae JacksonWayne CountyDetroitBriberyProperty FraudTax ForeclosureFBI
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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Sgt. Scott Ries
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across Wayne County and at state buildings in Columbus, honoring Sgt. Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department. Flags will remain lowered until the day of his funeral.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Governor Mike DeWineSgt. Scott RiesRittman Police DepartmentFlag LoweringWayne CountyOhio StatehouseOhio Governors Office
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Governor Whitmer Announces 144 New Jobs, Over $4 Million Investment in Southeast Michigan
Governor Whitmer announced 144 new jobs and over $4 million in capital investment across Wayne and Oakland counties, boosting Michigan's economy with expansions from FinTech firm Aries and engineering company Pratt Miller.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySportState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsComputers and Internet Gretchen WhitmerMichiganWayne CountyOakland CountyAriesPratt MillerJob CreationOffice of Michigan Governor