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Seasonal drop-off for paint, solvents, and batteries ends Tuesday; site reopens next May
Why it matters: After Tuesday, Ingham County residents have no county-run drop-off for paint, solvents, or batteries until the program reopens in May.
New laws curb landlord fees and tighten security deposit return rules
Why it matters: For Michigan renters, these laws reduce the cash needed to move in and tighten the rules for getting deposits back.
CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit waive fares across Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties
Why it matters: Transportation is a documented barrier to casting a ballot; this fare waiver sweeps it aside for three Michigan counties through Election Day.
Unanimous ruling forces removal of 20,000 from Michigan's sex offender registry
Why it matters: Pre-2011 registrants can now clear failure-to-register convictions, avoiding jail time and public stigma from rules the court called unconstitutional.
Voter-approved bond work at Holt High School and district sites moves through approval stages
Why it matters: Voter-approved bond dollars are paying for Holt's school renovations; each board decision shapes whether the work finishes on time and within budget.
State pilot with 1,000 volunteer drivers could replace the 52-cent-per-gallon gas tax
Why it matters: Michigan's per-mile test could reshape how every state funds roads as electric vehicles drain gas tax revenue.
Signature sample fell three short of the required minimum; supporters vow a 2028 retry
Why it matters: Michigan's registration rules stay unchanged for 2026, but the 700,000-signature drive shows the citizenship voting push has momentum for 2028.
Voter-approved millage funds up to $2.75 million for local nonprofits
Why it matters: Voter-approved property taxes now decide which Ingham County nonprofits get public money to run shelters and housing programs.