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Whitmer declares an energy emergency for Michigan after power grid failure in Texas

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a statewide energy emergency for Michigan on Feb. 20 in response to the snowstorms that have covered a large swath of the nation.

By William Gibb | Mar 1, 2021

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Michigan ranks 31st out of 50 states in economic freedom in new study by Fraser Institute

A new study conducted by the Canada-based Fraser Institute entitled “Economic Freedom of North America" found that economic freedom is largely tied to prosperous outcomes in countries across the world, reports the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

By Colby McCoy | Feb 17, 2021

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Michigan and Wisconsin Attorneys General target Google in federal antitrust lawsuit

By Michael Pineda | Jan 21, 2021

The business practices of Google have caught the eyes of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and have been found to be exclusionary, resulting in a lawsuit alleging violations of the federal antitrust laws, according to Michigan.gov.

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Sympathetic politicians report large donations from Michigan utilities

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 17, 2021

Utility companies in Michigan made sizeable campaign donations to politicians sympathetic to their policy wishes and who are rivals to industry opponents.

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Nessel published a consumer alert on toy safety for Michigan parents

By James Ledbetter | Dec 28, 2020

As parents across Michigan were busy purchasing toys for their kids over the holidays, Attorney General Dana Nessel published a consumer alert on toy safety so that parents will be informed of the potential risks, according to Michigan.gov.

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Lauwers and Michigan Republicans prioritizing citizens' needs in Legislature amid pandemic

By Michael Pineda | Dec 22, 2020

The past year has offered the Michigan Legislature plenty to consider as it helps develop policy that best serves the residents of the state, an opportunity Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway Township) takes to heart.

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Michiganders blamed for the spread of COVID-19 by state officials including Whitmer and Gordon

By Elle Johnson | Dec 18, 2020

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has placed the blame with state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19, and he has extended the current epidemic order through Friday, Jan. 15, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person service.

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St. Clair County Health Department issues guidance due to increased positive tests

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 10, 2020

The St. Clair County Health Department recently shifted its focus in response to the perceived threat associated with an increase in the number of people who are reportedly testing positive for COVID-19.

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Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association not in favor of latest state mandate on COVID-19

By Abigael Litao | Nov 4, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) is opposed to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) extending a COVID-19 policy, saying it will harm businesses while not making people any safer.

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Whitmer loses three times in Supreme Court on issue of one-person rule

By John Sammon | Oct 19, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is striking out in the Michigan Supreme Court by trying to impose one-person rule during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Whitmer has issued five times more executive orders than Ohio's DeWine

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 2, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued her 180th executive order of the year -- the overwhelming majority of which she has issued since declaring a state of emergency almost seven months ago -- with her most recent decree specifying that youths participating in strenuous sports such as football are required to wear a face mask, even during outdoor competitions.

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Michigan's Right to Life advocates for banning second-trimester abortions

By James Ledbetter | Jul 30, 2020

The Right to Life Organization of Michigan recently advocated for banning a common second-trimester abortion process -- known as dilation and evacuation -- making an oath to support only candidates with the same mindset, according to Bridge Michigan.

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Portland Police Chief: Mask compliance enforcement calls have been rare

By Marian Johns | Jul 19, 2020

Portland Police Chief Star Thomas said her department is not seeing many cases of face mask noncompliance, but police will step in to help local businesses who seek their assistance if there is any disturbance related to the mask mandate.

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Hospitals wary of Republican legislation regarding state oversight of medical facilities

By Charmaine Little | Jan 20, 2020

While a Republican member of Michigan’s Legislature supports the deregulation of health care, many hospitals are calling out the plan, according to Bridge Magazine.

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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.