Pontiac Times

Michigan government workers prosper as COVID-19 health orders pummel small businesses

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 10, 2021

As thousands of Michigan small businesses and workers were financially devastated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extensive COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, some government-sector employees have avoided economic setbacks and have even thrived during this period.

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.

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy challenges the University of Michigan's lack of transparency

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 13, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy recently filed a lawsuit against the University of Michigan, alleging that it has violated Michigan’s open records law, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Michigan businesses hardest hit in the U.S. by government-mandated COVID-19 shutdowns

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 31, 2020

Michigan’s small businesses have been hit the hardest by the state government's COVID-19 response, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.