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Farmington insurance shoppers face higher rates for 2027
Farmington-area residents have until Dec. 15 to select marketplace coverage starting Jan. 1. Michigan’s average individual-plan premium increase is 14.2%, but household costs vary.
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Farmington corridor board tackles investment strategy Nov. 12
Farmington’s corridor authority meets Nov. 12 to consider a capital planning appointment, review investment criteria and approve its proposed 2027 meeting calendar.
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Farmington planners to review Zap Zone site Monday
Farmington's Planning Commission meets Aug. 10 to review an architectural plan for the Zap Zone property at 31506 Grand River Ave. and hear updates on Grand River corridor projects, including the recently approved Vibe Credit Union remodel and the proposed 33-unit "The Farmington" mixed-use development.
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El-Sayed, Rogers set up Oakland County Senate showdown
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed of Bloomfield Hills and Republican Mike Rogers of White Lake Township will face off Tuesday, Nov. 3 for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat after the Aug. 4 primary, with Oakland County positioned as a central battleground.
Local Government
Moss to face Troy Mayor Baker after 49.2% primary win
State Sen. Jeremy Moss won the Democratic primary for Michigan's 11th Congressional District on Aug. 4, setting up a November general election against Troy Mayor Ethan Baker for the seat that represents Farmington Hills.
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Farmington-area voters cast Senate primary ballots
Farmington Hills and Farmington voters are casting ballots Tuesday in Michigan's most expensive Democratic Senate primary, choosing between Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed, while also deciding on a 1.5-mill Oakland County school funding proposal.
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Clerk warns voters against spoiled primary ballots
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown warns Farmington-area voters that August primaries produce more spoiled ballots than any other election because voters try to mark candidates in both parties, and urges them to pick one party's section on Tuesday's ballot.
Local Government
What Farmington area voters will find on their ballots today
Farmington and Farmington Hills voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, for primary elections covering governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, state Legislature, local judicial races, and a countywide school millage that would send an estimated $781 per student to Farmington Public Schools.
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$781-per-student school millage on ballot for Farmington area
Farmington-area voters are casting ballots Tuesday on the Oakland County Regional Enhancement Millage, a 1.5-mill, six-year school tax that would send an estimated $781 per student annually to Farmington Public Schools for tutoring, smaller classes, and career education.
Local Government
New Oakland County exec Laura Dodd to oversee Farmington Hills business programs
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter appointed Laura Dodd as deputy county executive effective July 30, giving her oversight of economic development programs that serve Farmington Hills businesses and corridor redevelopment efforts.
Local Government
Second phase of 12 Mile rebuild squeezes Novi-Farmington corridor
A $12 million, two-year rebuild of 12 Mile Road between Novi Road and Farmington Road began July 13 in Farmington Hills, adding lane restrictions on a corridor carrying 30,000 vehicles daily to an already congested construction season.
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Oakland County offers $1.5M to save Ferndale Planned Parenthood
Oakland County Board Chair David T. Woodward has pledged up to $1.5 million to keep the Ferndale Planned Parenthood open through August 2028 after the Livonia clinic, the nearest location to Farmington and Farmington Hills, permanently closed July 30.
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Southfield Road I-696 ramp closes Friday as Woodward ramp reopens
MDOT will close the Southfield Road on-ramp to westbound I-696 on Friday, July 31, while reopening the Woodward Avenue on-ramp Thursday, July 30, as part of the Restore the Reuther rebuild — adding another detour layer for Farmington Hills drivers already navigating three local road projects.
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Farmington Hills car wash permit ruled invalid, owner appeals
Dr. Delair Gardi is appealing to the Farmington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals after the city declared his car wash building permit at 38400 Ten Mile Road was issued in error; the hearing is set for Tuesday, August 11.
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