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Daley introduces election reform bills: 'Nothing is more important than the integrity of our elections'

Michigan Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) and other Republican legislators have introduced a package of 30 election reform bills designed to improved security at ballot drop boxes, strengthen the rights of poll challengers and poll watchers, clean up outdated voter lists and require identification for in-person voting.

By David Beasley | Mar 23, 2022

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Michigan hospitals grapple with loopholes allowing unauthorized people to get COVID-19 vaccination

In Michigan and across the country, there are millions of people who are eager for their turn to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

By April Bamburg | Feb 8, 2021

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Nessel joins federal advisory group to advise FCC on how to protect hospitals from robocalls

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 15, 2021

Criminals are using unlawful robocalls to interfere with hospital operations in a multitude of ways that can disrupt important communications, compromise patients’ personal information and gain unauthorized access to prescription drugs, according to a release on Michigan.gov.

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Top officials in Michigan are scolding citizens for spreading COVID-19 by not following orders

By James Ledbetter | Dec 18, 2020

Michigan's top officials have been scolding citizens for perpetuating the spread of COVID-19, maintaining that people aren't respecting lockdowns and safety regulations, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy says Michigan government should 'get out of the way'

By James Ledbetter | Dec 11, 2020

State leaders recently announced more limitations on Michigan citizens, such as lockdowns and regulations, but the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is calling for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Legislature to abolish some regulations so that hospitals can fight the COVID-19 pandemic without restrictions.

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Michigan asks residents to report violations of gathering restrictions over Thanksgiving

By Elyse Kelly | Nov 21, 2020

A new order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) mandates that all holiday gatherings be limited to two households, but it will rely on individuals to report violations.

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MacDonald sends letter to Whitmer asking to open Michigan ice arenas

By Elle Johnson | Sep 8, 2020

Sen. Michael MacDonald (R-Macomb Township) is inviting Michigan residents to join him in asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to allow ice arenas to be reopened.

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Yaroch: Michigan LARA agency 'complicit' in COVID-19 nursing home policy

By David Beasley | Aug 27, 2020

Rep. Jeff Yaroch says (R-Richmond) Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) did not review science, data or research before placing patients who tested positive for COVID-19 into nursing homes alongside other patients.

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McDonald 'disappointed' by Whitmer's veto of health care worker protection legislation

By John Suayan | Aug 14, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of a health care worker protection bill "greatly disappointed" Sen. Michael McDonald.

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Op-Ed: Governor’s failure to fix unemployment problems

By Hoang Tran | Jul 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tragic impact on our community and the entire state

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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Michigan residents fed up as state’s unemployment system struggles to keep up

By State Rep. Diana Farrington | 4 years ago

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted lives and livelihoods across Michigan.

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Editorial: Michigan residents needing preventative surgeries put on back burner by emergency orders

By State Rep. Diana Farrington | 4 years ago

Our front line healthcare workers in Michigan have been heroic as the state battles the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

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MacDonald's bill would change visitation rights for the family of an incapacitated person

By Chris Lang | Mar 7, 2020

A Michigan state senator wants to change rules when it comes to visiting people who are legally incapacitated.

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Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 4 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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Makinac Center for Public Policy blog: More government spending not the solution for student debt

By Sarah Downey | Nov 4, 2019

As student loan debt continues to soar, a recent Makinac Center for Public Policy blog post suggests that runaway tuition costs could be contained by better managed government aid.

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Rep. Farrington pushes for harsher penalties for elder abusers

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 4, 2019

Michigan state Rep. Diana Farrington (R-Utica) is sponsoring a bill that would make the penalties for elder abuse more severe for those found in violation.

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PROSECUTOR ERIC SMITH: The 12th Annual Tara’s Walk

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2019

Tara Grant was murdered by her husband, Stephen Grant, in the couple’s Washington Township home in 2007.