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Reopening of indoor dining in doubt in Michign

Despite previous statements indicating that indoor dining could reopen Monday, Feb. 1, Michigan residents can only guess if that will come to fruition, as state officials have failed to commit.

By Michael Pineda | Jan 18, 2021

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Michigan sees a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases

After seeing a recent downturn in COVID-19 cases, Michigan seems to be on the rise again.

By Elle Johnson | Jan 11, 2021

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Nesbitt calls for resignation of MDHHS director after Gordon extends indoor dining ban

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 16, 2020

Michigan Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) recently issued a statement denouncing and calling for the resignation of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon, after Gordon extended the current COVID-19 shutdown for an additional 12 days, according to MiSenateGOP.

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Michigan extends order shutting down indoor service at bars and restaurants through Dec. 20

By Elle Johnson | Dec 15, 2020

Michigan's current epidemic order has been extended an additional 12 days by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

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Nesbitt reacts to Whitmer's latest COVID-19 restrictions

By Trina Thomas | Nov 28, 2020

Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) recently issued a reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Nov. 15 press conference, which announced tighter restrictions on Michigan residents and businesses, according to MiSenateGOP.

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Mackinac Center calls for Michigan to eliminate obstacles that restrict COVID-19 fight

By James Ledbetter | Nov 20, 2020

After a recent announcement from state officials about additional restrictions, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy called for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan lawmakers to eliminate government obstacles that restrict the fight against COVID-19.

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Whiteford: 'It's time to empower more job providers to reopen safely'

By Charmaine Little | Oct 27, 2020

Representative Mary Whiteford (R-Casco Township) said she believes the key to protecting vital services is to reopen the economy safely, according to Michigan House Republicans.

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O'Malley urges fellow lawmakers to take action on steady decline of child care providers

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 30, 2020

Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) is calling for the Legislature to take action to avert a major child care crisis in Michigan that is being brought on, in part, through burdensome regulations that have limited the number of providers in the state.

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As U.S. focuses on COVID-19, opioid epidemic grows while no one is watching

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 25, 2020

Even as the nation struggles to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still another health crisis that has long been stalking Michigan residents and their loved ones: the opioid epidemic.

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Whiteford's bill to address psychiatric bed shortage garners House committee approval

By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2020

Michigan's House Health Policy Committee has approved Rep. Mary Whiteford's plan to address the state's shortage of psychiatric beds.

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The Ravenna Dance Factory is closing its doors permanently

By James Ledbetter | Aug 5, 2020

Due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent executive order, the Ravenna Dance Factory, located at 12335 Stafford Street in Ravenna, recently announced on Facebook that it is closing its doors for good.

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Whiteford's bill to provide emergency mental health services moves to Senate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 20, 2020

Rep. Mary Whiteford’s (R-Casco Township) bill to establish crisis stabilization units in Michigan has moved onto the state Senate after passing through the state House.

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Nesbitt praises resolution denouncing Whitmer's nursing home policy

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 30, 2020

State Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) recently added his support to Senate Resolution 125, which denounces Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s policy requiring nursing homes to take in nonresident patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer over boat ban will be dropped

By John Sammon | May 19, 2020

Three men who sued Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over a ban on powerboating, which was enacted to safeguard against spreading the COVID-19 virus, will drop their lawsuit, according to their attorney.

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Proposed bill protects Michigan hunters, fishers from unwarranted officer stops

By Savannah Howe | Mar 4, 2020

If House Bill 5466 passes, Michigan outdoor enthusiasts may no longer have to worry about being stopped by nature officers while out fishing, trapping or hunting, unless there is strong evidence of wrongdoing.

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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.

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Three proposed bills on catch restrictions could harm Michigan commercial fishing

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 4, 2019

Michigan state Sen. Jim Lilly (R-Park Township) is opposed to a trio of bills critics argue will have devastating consequences for much of the fishing industry

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Deaths increased, injuries down since repeal of motorcycle helmet law

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2019

Michigan’s repel of its motorcycle helmet law has produced mixed results in terms of what was expected.

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Restrictions on rating factors will not reduce auto insurance costs, MCPP says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 21, 2019

Mackinac Center for Public Policy (MCPP) researchers are not convinced that limiting factors insurers can use in determining what insurance rates to charge individual drivers will produce the kinds of savings many are hoping for.