For other uses, see, "The Great Lakes State" redirects here. Funding would enable the Michigan State Police to grow their road-patrol ranks by 19%. [132] Michigan's largest sugar refiner, Michigan Sugar Company[133] is the largest east of the Mississippi River and the fourth largest in the nation. [143] The coal-fired Monroe Power Plant in Monroe, on the western shore of Lake Erie, is the nation's 11th-largest electric plant, with a net capacity of 3,400 MW. Michigan State Police stop car going 156 mph on I-496. [127] The use tax applies to internet sales/purchases from outside Michigan and is equivalent to the sales tax.[128]. France offered free land to attract families to Detroit, which grew to 800 people in 1765. By 1920, Detroit was the fourth-largest city in the US. The test is valid for 5 years. Police said the suspect is Tyler James Hood; a 33-year-old white male, 5'11 . Web:alumni.msu.edu, Phone: 800-467-8283 or 517-355-1610 The Records Resource Section may be contacted by phone at 517-241-1934. [87], In 2010, the largest Protestant denominations were the United Methodist Church with 228,521 adherents; followed by the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod with 219,618, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with 120,598 adherents. Michigan, like every U.S. state except Louisiana, has a common law legal system. Drivers should be prepared to look ahead and begin braking well in advance of an intersection. Other peninsulas of Michigan include the Keweenaw Peninsula, making up the Copper Country region of the state. [21] After the Quebec Act was passed in 1774, Michigan became part of the British Province of Quebec. Sugar beet harvesting usually begins the first of October. The Metro Detroit area in Southeast Michigan is the state's largest metropolitan area (roughly 50% of the population resides there) and the eleventh largest in the United States. [33] Michigan's public universities attract more than $1.5 B in research and development grants each year. To calculate Violent Crime totals, add together the number of victims of murder, rape, and aggravated assaults with the number of known offenses of robbery. See Also Michigan Regions, Numerous lakes and marshes mark both peninsulas, and the coast is much indented. See Lighthouses in the United States. Fees for MSP Records Request Portal submissions can be paid directly within the portal (which includes a $2.00 processing fee). Many school districts in rural areas of Michigan cancel school on the opening day of firearm deer season, because of attendance concerns. Michigan is the leading auto-producing state in the US, with the industry primarily located throughout the Midwestern United States; Ontario, Canada; and the Southern United States. Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) prev next Most counties have their own circuit court, but sparsely populated counties often share them. To calculate a Violent Crime Rate, divide the number of reported crimes by the total population; the result is multiplied by 100,000. The Potawatomi were in southern and western Michigan, in addition to northern and central Indiana, northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and southern Ontario. [135] Destinations draw vacationers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts from across the United States and Canada. Fees for requests submitted by email, fax, or mail can be paid using ouronline payment center(which includes a $2.00 processing fee). [154][155] The public school system had a $14.5 billion budget in 200809. Most of the inhabitants were French-Canadians or American Indians, many of whom had been allied with the French because of long trading ties. The Japanese Direct Investment Survey of the Consulate-General of Japan, Detroit stated more than 2,208 additional Japanese residents were employed in the State of Michigan as of 1October2012[update], than in 2011. With 78 state parks, 19 state recreation areas, and six state forests, Michigan has the largest state park and state forest system of any state. Users should not use the 100,000 population if a city or township does not have that many people living within that community. Information on Aviation, Field Support, & Operations. The report was accessed by The Wall Street Journal, which wrote about it on Sunday, February 26. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction only in narrow circumstances but holds appellate jurisdiction over the entire state judicial system. The current document has a preamble, 11articles, and one section consisting of a schedule and temporary provisions. Users must create an account to access the practice test. Since 1838, the city has been noted for its furniture industry. Using the example above: 16,790 548,679 x 100,000 = 3,060 for every 100,000 persons. UPDATE (2/16/23 @ 4:30 p.m.): The property return process at Berkey Hall has ended for the day and the remaining property has been turned over to MSU DPPS. Methodist settlers in Spring Arbor Township founded Albion College in 1835. All Rights Reserved. Some parts of the state average high temperatures below freezing from December through February, and into early March in the far northern parts. Users should not use the 100,000 population if a city or township does not have that many people living within that community. The two students who were newly discharged had been in serious but stable condition perviously. [27] Ford's development of the moving assembly line in Highland Park marked a new era in transportation. But the more northern areas of Michigan were held by the British until the peace treaty restored the old boundaries. From 1660 until the end of French rule, Michigan was part of the Royal Province of New France. Information on Aviation, Field Support, & Operations. When Michigan became a state in 1837, the boundary of the Diocese of Detroit was redrawn to coincide with that of the State; the other dioceses were later carved out from the Diocese of Detroit but remain part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit. As of 2010[update], 91.11% (8,507,947) of Michigan residents age five and older spoke only English at home, while 2.93% (273,981) spoke Spanish, 1.04% (97,559) Arabic, 0.44% (41,189) German, 0.36% (33,648) Chinese (which includes Mandarin), 0.31% (28,891) French, 0.29% (27,019) Polish, and Syriac languages (such as Modern Aramaic and Northeastern Neo-Aramaic) was spoken as a main language by 0.25% (23,420) of the population over the age of five. Nationals. Rick Snyder's public safety plan unveiled Tuesday would add 180 state troopers and 20 forensic scientists beginning in June. To ensure proper credit, please include your CR Number (available on the FOIA letter) with your payment, or a copy of the letter. Property taxes are assessed on the local level, but every property owner's local assessment contributes six mills (a rate of $6 per $1000 of property value) to the statutory State Education Tax. at any reported address. records accessed through the registry pertain to the person about whom you are seeking information. account creation and online request submission instructions. Nuclear power is also a significant source of electrical power in Michigan, producing roughly one-quarter of the state's supply or 28,000-gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrical energy (4.3 GW total capacity) in 2020. Call Support: 517-241-0606 Contact Us In 1701, French explorer and army officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded Fort Pontchartrain du Dtroit or "Fort Pontchartrain on-the-Strait" on the strait, known as the Detroit River, between lakes Saint Clair and Erie. UPDATE: Property Assistance Information. Motor Carrier Regulatory and Credentialing, Vulnerable or Impaired Person (VIP) Enrollment, Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, Seventh District - Northern Lower Peninsula, https://dev.michigan.local/som/json?sc_device=json, Go to Freedom of Information Act Requests, Go to Medical Waivers for Commercial Drivers, Go to Motor Carrier Regulatory and Credentialing, Go to Vulnerable or Impaired Person (VIP) Enrollment, Go to Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), Go to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, Go to Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, Go to Statewide Records Management System, Digital Analysis Identification Section (DAIS), Go to Criminal Justice Information Center, Go to Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Laboratory Services - Technical Disciplines, Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP), Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF), Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, Go to Third District - Thumb and Tri-Cities, Go to Seventh District - Northern Lower Peninsula, Go to District and Post Commander Directory, traffic and construction information resource center. These are augmented by several dozen short line railroads. No point in the state is more than six miles (9.7km) from a natural water source or more than 85 miles (137km) from a Great Lakes shoreline. Michigan State Police Headquarters 7150 Harris Drive Dimondale, Michigan 48821 Driving Directions Mailing: P.O. Michigan was the home of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States. Patrol Techniques. A Constitutional Convention of Assent was held to lead the territory to statehood. He said Lansing police officers' contact with McRae was confined to a 2005 larceny complaint, three traffic violations between 2006 and 2007, and a 2019 arrest for carrying a concealed weapon. [125][126] Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan also provides limitations on how much the state can tax. The Michigan Supreme Court consists of seven members who are elected on non-partisan ballots for staggered eight-year terms. [83], The Roman Catholic Church has six dioceses and one archdiocese in Michigan; Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Saginaw and Detroit. Michigan State Guide from the Library of Congress, USGS real-time, geographic, and other scientific resources of Michigan, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michigan&oldid=1142741980, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 03:27. The state has numerous large islands, the principal ones being the North Manitou and South Manitou, Beaver, and Fox groups in Lake Michigan; Isle Royale and Grande Isle in Lake Superior; Marquette, Bois Blanc, and Mackinac islands in Lake Huron; and Neebish, Sugar, and Drummond islands in St. Mary's River. In a few locations, municipal courts have been retained to the exclusion of the establishment of district courts. Michigan has nine international road crossings with Ontario, Canada: The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a second international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, is under construction. Circuit court judges are elected to terms of six years. They are sometimes called "Yoopers" (from "U.P. Information relating to fire investigations including field office locations, arson tip line ,fire investigation services and fire fighter training information. The city of Detroit, with a per capita income of $14,717, ranks 517th on the list of Michigan locations by per capita income. [92] Islam was introduced by immigrants from the Near East during the 20th century. Keweenaw Bay, Whitefish Bay, and the Big and Little Bays De Noc are the principal indentations on the Upper Peninsula. In October 1835 the people approved the Constitution of 1835, thereby forming a state government. Web: tech.msu.edu/support. state. After France's defeat in the French and Indian War in 1762, the region came under British rule. Additionally, smaller regional and local airports are located throughout the state including on several islands. The northern part of Lower Peninsula and the entire Upper Peninsula has a more severe climate (Kppen Dfb), with warm, but shorter summers and longer, cold to very cold winters. Particularly noteworthy are the Fisher Building, Cadillac Place, and the Guardian Building, each of which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark (NHL). The United States Census Bureau recorded the population of Michigan at 10,084,442 at the 2020 United States census, an increase of 2.03% from 9,883,635 recorded at the 2010 United States census. The Leelanau Peninsula lies in the Northern Lower Michigan region. Michigan has many popular tourist destinations, including areas such as Frankenmuth in The Thumb, and Traverse City on the Grand Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan. Jan. 3, 2023. . Lansing is the state capital and is home to all three branches of state government. [89] In the same survey, Jewish adherents in the state of Michigan were estimated at 44,382, and Muslims at 120,351. By the 1930s, so many immigrants had arrived that more than 30 languages were spoken in the public schools, and ethnic communities celebrated in annual heritage festivals. Other economically significant cities include: Half the wealthiest communities in the state are in Oakland County, just north of Detroit. Professional hockey got its start in 1903 in Houghton,[164] when the Portage Lakers were formed.[165]. [107] For 2010, the Big Three domestic automakers have reported significant profits indicating the beginning of rebound. The Michigan High School Athletic Association features around 300,000 participants. [37] There were also constitutions from 1850 and 1908, in addition to the current constitution from 1963. During the winter through the middle of February, the state is frequently subjected to heavy lake-effect snow. Michigan State Police troopers are full-service police officers with enforcement authority throughout the entire state. Michigan was admitted into the Union in 1837 as the 26th state, a free one. Clair. Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state in U.S. in 2012. maintain a public registry and provides guidelines on the type of offender information available to the public. The state also has a professional second-tier (USL Championship) soccer team in Detroit City FC, which plays its home games at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramack, Michigan. View the Michigan Department of State Police FOIA Written Public Summary. Cadillac had convinced King Louis XIV's chief minister, Louis Phlypeaux, Comte de Pontchartrain, that a permanent community there would strengthen French control over the upper Great Lakes and discourage British aspirations. Once exploited for logging and mining, today the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula is important for tourism due to the abundance of natural resources. Grand Rapids is home to a number of major companies including Steelcase, Amway, and Meijer. The Lower Peninsula resembles the shape of a mitten, and comprises a majority of the state's land area. [168], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}44N 85W / 44N 85W / 44; -85 (State of Michigan), This article is about the U.S. state. The Grand and Little Traverse, Thunder, and Saginaw bays indent the Lower Peninsula. Michigan made a significant contribution to the Union in the American Civil War and sent more than forty regiments of volunteers to the federal armies. Creating new pathways to health care careers in Michigan. Contact Numbers for Frequently Requested Services: Commercial vehicle enforcement : 517-284-3250 Concealed pistol licenses: 517-284-3700 Criminal history records: 517-241-0606 Firearms records: 517-241-1917 Freedom of Information Act requests: 517-241-1934 Media Inquiries: 517-284-3222 OK2SAY : 855-565-2729 Our stores are operating at reduced hours. Find Community Events, download MSP Mobile, and more. FAQs and other important updates, as well as mental health and supportive resources, are The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are several administrative courts and specialized courts. The Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, was founded in 1849, for the training of teachers. [99] According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of December2022[update], the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 4.3%.[100]. Michigan State Police Training Academy7426 North Canal RoadLansing, Michigan 48913, Michigan State Police Headquarters7150 Harris DriveDimondale, Michigan 48821. Mission Statement of the Michigan State Police. [112] Michigan typically ranks third or fourth in overall research and development (R&D) expenditures in the United States. In 1920 WWJ (AM) in Detroit became the first radio station in the United States to regularly broadcast commercial programs. When the first European explorers arrived, the most populous tribes were Algonquian peoples, who include the Anishinaabe groups of Ojibwe, Odaawaa/Odawa (Ottawa), and the Boodewaadamii/Bodwadmi (Potawatomi). Box 30634 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Phone? Please do not submit your request by multiple methods. Potatoes are grown in Northern Michigan, and corn is dominant in Central Michigan. It was the nation's fourth-oldest normal school and the first U.S. normal school outside New England. ', "No injuries reported after earthquake rattles Michigan", "Historical Population Change Data (19102020)", "Population and Population Centers by State: 2010", "Historical Census Statistics on Population Totals By Race, 1790 to 1990, and By Hispanic Origin, 1970 to 1990, For The United States, Regions, Divisions, and States", "Population of Michigan: Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts", "Race and Ethnicity in the United States: 2010 Census and 2020 Census", "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates", "After 25 Years in U.S., Hmong Still Feel Isolated", "Meet One of Detroit's Last Remaining Hmong Families", "Michigan FAQ: Michiganian or Michigander? The Nederlander Organization, the largest controller of Broadway productions in New York City, originated in Detroit.[163]. No major damage or injuries were reported, according to Governor Rick Snyder's office.[53]. If weather conditions appear to be too severe to travel, they most likely are. Michigan Agricultural College (1855), now Michigan State University in East Lansing, was founded as the first agricultural college in the nation. accessibility issues, please let us know. 2023 The Talk of Delmarva. Information about the History of the Michigan State Police. 'ers"), and their speech (the "Yooper dialect") has been heavily influenced by the numerous Scandinavian and Canadian immigrants who settled the area during the lumbering and mining boom of the late 19th century. African-Americans, who came to Detroit and other northern cities in the Great Migration of the early 20th century, form a majority of the population of the city of Detroit and of other cities, including Flint and Benton Harbor. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly 97,000sqmi (250,000km2), Michigan is the 10th-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the largest by area east of the Mississippi River. The Michigan International Speedway is the site of NASCAR races and Detroit was formerly the site of a Formula One World Championship Grand Prix race. Read Our Stories and News Releases. The shooting started around 8:18 p.m. at Berkey Hall and spread to multiple locations near the Michigan State University campus. A wide variety of commodity crops, fruits, and vegetables are grown in Michigan, making it second only to California among U.S. states in the diversity of its agriculture. The MSP frequently Contact information for Freedom of Information Requests, Post Commanders, and the Webmaster. [161], Michigan music is known for three music trends: early punk rock, Motown/soul music and techno music.

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