Today (June 8), the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld in Allen v. Milligan a lower court ruling that Alabama must create a second majority Black congressional district in compliance with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The court’s decision affirms the ruling of a district court panel of three judges, which included two appointees of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Kirkwood, Director of FLOW (For Love of Water), discusses water affordability, the water infrastructure crisis, a legal framework to esnure public water justice, groundwater withdrawal for profit, the Line 5 oil pipeline, and more.
How can healthcare be improved in Southeast Michigan? This is the core question behind a "Pulse of the Region" public opinion survey from partner organizations SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC). Survey is live through May 3, 2023.
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, seeks to enhance decision making by providing leadership and consensus building on key plans and policies. One way the organization achieves this is through the public participation processes, which provide opportunities for interested parties to engage with and provide input on SEMCOG’s regional plans, programs, and activities. The document that guides the public involvement process is SEMCOG’s Public Participation Plan. Comments taken through July 27, 2023.
SEMCOG, is also seeking input for Vision 2050, the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Southeast Michigan.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced their proposed revision to Directive 15 to include a Middle Eastern and North African category (MENA). Submissions are due April 27, 2023.
