https://www.wcmu.org/tags/city-of-jackson City of Jackson en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:27:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-30/jackson-city-council-weighs-how-to-address-immediate-housing-needs With winter on the way, the Jackson City Council is considering ways to alleviate housing issues for people experiencing homelessness. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:27:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-30/jackson-city-council-weighs-how-to-address-immediate-housing-needs Scott Pohl https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-29/jackson-county-prosecutor-says-hell-uphold-1931-abortion-ban Michigan officials are assuring medical providers that they can't currently be prosecuted for conducting abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but some county prosecutors, including the one in Jackson County, disagree. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:31:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-29/jackson-county-prosecutor-says-hell-uphold-1931-abortion-ban Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/jackson-city-council-earmarks-money-for-restaurant-incubator-downtown The city of Jackson plans to create a community kitchen where small-scale businesses can lease cooking space. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:46:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/jackson-city-council-earmarks-money-for-restaurant-incubator-downtown Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-18/jackson-mayor-says-plans-are-advancing-to-finally-redevelop-historic-hayes-hotel A nearly century-old hotel in downtown Jackson could finally be due for renovations after years of vacancy. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:49:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-18/jackson-mayor-says-plans-are-advancing-to-finally-redevelop-historic-hayes-hotel Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-10/city-of-jackson-battles-sewer-clogs-caused-by-bathroom-wipes The city of Jackson is urging residents to stop flushing bathroom wipes down the toilet. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:40:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-10/city-of-jackson-battles-sewer-clogs-caused-by-bathroom-wipes Scott Pohl https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-11-29/jackson-city-leaders-considering-requiring-electric-vehicle-charging-stations Jackson leaders are considering requiring electric vehicle charging stations at new developments in the city. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:54:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-11-29/jackson-city-leaders-considering-requiring-electric-vehicle-charging-stations Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-23/jackson-mayor-proposing-15-68-minimum-wage-for-city-employees Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies wants to make sure all city employees and many contractors are paid more than $15 an hour. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:40:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-23/jackson-mayor-proposing-15-68-minimum-wage-for-city-employees Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-26/jackson-mayor-seeks-approval-of-citizen-led-police-oversight-board Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies is seeking the City Council’s approval to create a citizens’ police oversight commission.Commissioners would host community meetings and advise the police department on its budget. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:39:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-26/jackson-mayor-seeks-approval-of-citizen-led-police-oversight-board Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-23/2021-jackson-hot-air-jubilee After being canceled by the pandemic last year, the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee is back in 2021. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:52:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-23/2021-jackson-hot-air-jubilee Scott Pohl https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-07-06/city-of-jackson-considers-how-to-use-covid-19-relief-funding-from-federal-government Jackson’s city manager is considering how best to allocate millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government.Jackson will get… Tue, 06 Jul 2021 22:32:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-07-06/city-of-jackson-considers-how-to-use-covid-19-relief-funding-from-federal-government Scott Pohl