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U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain: HHS 'failing to meaningfully cooperate' with House Oversight Committee on alcohol dietary guidelines changes

U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI-9), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, has written a second letter to the Dept. of Health and Human Services asking that it cooperates with the committee's oversight in the development of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in regards to alcohol consumption.

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 30, 2024

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Desperate West Branch restaurant owner begs Michigan lawmakers to relax COVID-19 restrictions

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 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.

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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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The effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns in Michigan is hard to measure

By David Beasley | Jan 6, 2021

Although Michigan health officials tout the state’s 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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Michigan's COVID-19 nursing home orders are under fire by family who's lost a loved one

By Michael Pineda | Jan 1, 2021

Michigan’s COVID-19 policies regarding nursing homes have come under scrutiny for allegations of neglect of residents largely shut off from the outside world, preventing families from looking out for their best interests, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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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.

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Nessel warns Michigan parents that toy safety may have be comprised due to COVID-19

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 28, 2020

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning consumers to be extra cautious about toys their children may have received this holiday season.

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New coronavirus restrictions come amid Michigan Supreme Court decision

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 29, 2020

Earlier this month, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, determining that the state is no longer under a state of emergency and nullifying executive orders made by the governor in response to the pandemic, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Oakland County judge discusses local significance of federal court ruling from Pennsylvania

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 2, 2020

U.S. District Judge William Stickman recently ruled that some of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 executive orders are unconstitutional, leaving some to wonder what the precedent could mean for Michigan and the rest of the country.

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Michigan's mobility chief discusses collaboration and innovation

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 18, 2020

Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl recently spoke about efforts to move Michigan forward in terms of electric-powered transportation and lowering carbon dioxide emissions.

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Molly's Pitcher, a Michigan restaurant inside a gun store, reopens

By Megan O'Neill | Jun 12, 2020

Molly’s Pitcher, a Michigan restaurant inside a gun store, defied the stay-at-home order and reopened.

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Rep. Reilly supports bill to decrease the workload of boiler inspectors

By Terry Davis | Mar 13, 2020

Michigan Rep. John Reilly (R-Oakland) recently backed House Bill 5164 with very little opposition in the House of Representatives.

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Rep. Wittenberg: Local communities should decide fate of plastic bags

By Angela Watson | Jan 23, 2020

A bill focused on plastic bags is a source of debate in Michigan.

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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.