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Desperate restaurant owners testify in front of Michigan House Oversight Committee

Sue Wangler, owner of Wangler's Wagon Wheel in West Branch, presented her testimony recently before the Michigan House Oversight Committee about how COVID-19 restrictions have negatively affected her restaurant, according to Bridge Michigan.

By Trina Thomas | Feb 24, 2021

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Michigan government employees see increased wages while businesses struggle through pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's habit of cracking down on businesses during COVID-19 doesn't fit with her words about conquering the pandemic together as a community, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

By Trina Thomas | Feb 12, 2021

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Nessel joins coalition of attorneys general to stop employers from withholding tips from workers

By Elle Johnson | Jan 27, 2021

A coalition of attorneys general, joined by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has filed a last-ditch effort to stop employers from withholding tips from their employees.

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Residents unclear whether Whitmer will lift COVID-19 restaurant restrictions by February

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 18, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the current COVID-19 lockdown might be modified to permit restaurants to resume indoor dining, but Michigan residents remain skeptical, according to the Mackinac Center For Public Policy.

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Analysis questions effectiveness of Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns

By David Beasley | Jan 11, 2021

Although Michigan health officials tout the state’s health restrictions for lowering the number of COVID-19 cases, an analysis by Bridge Michigan said the extent of the correlation is questionable.

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MDHHS director and Whitmer blame residents for ongoing spread of COVID-19 virus

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 18, 2020

Director of the Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon made a statement blaming the state’s residents for the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus, and he extended the current lockdown, closing indoor service at bars and restaurants until at least Sunday, Dec. 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Epidemiologists opposed to lockdowns gather support

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 3, 2020

A group of three epidemiologists is gathering support with a declaration they authored and posted online, expressing concern over lockdowns and other restrictions they feel are making the COVID-19 pandemic worse.

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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.

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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.

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Calley calls for better preparation at care facilities before second COVID-19 wave hits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 1, 2020

Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) believes that Michigan needs to learn from the mistakes that led to high mortality rates in long-term care facilities during the first wave of COVID-19, as failing to do so will only put more lives in danger if a second wave hits this winter.

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Calley speaks out against failure to implement recommendations for long-term care facilities

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 1, 2020

Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) stated that she is worried about the isolation that residents of long-term care facilities are facing due to COVID-19, the Michigan House Republicans website reported.

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Albert joins Republicans seeking to replace COVID-19 nursing home policy

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 3, 2020

Because Michigan has lost approximately 2,000 nursing home residents to COVID-19, Republican lawmakers continue to be critical of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s policy regarding the admission into nursing homes of nonresident patients who have tested positive.

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Calley blasts Whitmer's nursing home policy as a 'recipe for disaster'

By Charmaine Little | Jun 30, 2020

Rep. Julie Calley (R-Portland) wants to put an end to what she calls Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s "dangerous" nursing home policy amid the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Michigan House Republicans website.

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Rep. Albert criticizes Gov. Whitmer's boat restrictions

By Elle Johnson | May 15, 2020

Michigan Rep. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order, which allows some boats to be used, while others fall under the restricted-use category.

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Rep. Albert proposes bill requiring marijuana warning labels for expectant mothers

By Terry Davis | Mar 12, 2020

Rep. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) is cosponsoring a bill, along with Rep. Daire Rendon (R-Lake City), requiring that marijuana products come equipped with warning labels.

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Poll: Michigan residents want trained, certified teachers in classrooms

By John Sammon | Jan 23, 2020

According to a poll conducted by Bridge, Michigan residents want certified classroom teachers rather than the increasing glut of substitute teachers that they believe has impacted the state’s school systems for the worse.

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Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.