Local Government News

2022: Livingston County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Livingston County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 19.7%.

Bollin proposes redirecting court funds to empower Michigan prosecutors amid resentencing challenge
In light of a Michigan Supreme Court decision allowing 582 convicted murderers to seek resentencing, State Representative Ann Bollin is preparing legislation to alter court funding in support of local prosecutors.