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Michigan’s ten largest public school districts are operating with online education only

By James Ledbetter | Dec 28, 2020

Not one of Michigan’s ten largest public school districts is currently offering in-person classes, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Michigan officials have announced there will be more COVID-19 lockdowns and regulations

By James Ledbetter | Nov 28, 2020

Michigan officials have announced that there will be more restraints on residents concerning lockdowns and regulations, but the Mackinac Center for Public Policy calls on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature to withdraw government restrictions so that hospitals can fight COVID-19 more effectively.

Voters approve ballot proposal on spending oil and gas money to fund Michigan state parks

By James Ledbetter | Nov 10, 2020

Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved changes to the laws on how Michigan can spend oil and gas leasing money to fund state parks, according to Bridge Michigan.

Battle Creek medical doctor shuts down office instead of paying $6,500 to hacker for files

By James Ledbetter | Jan 16, 2020

A Battle Creek doctor whose office was hacked in early 2019 chose to shutter his office instead of paying a ransom of $6,500 made by the hacker.

Rep. Whiteford says she's 'bringing home a lot of really great ideas' from D.C. mental health summit

By James Ledbetter | Jan 7, 2020

According to the Michigan House Republicans website, Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-Casco Township) attended the White House Summit on Transforming Mental Health Treatment to Combat Homelessness, Violence and Substance Abuse last month in Washington, D.C.