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Michigan GOP Senate candidate signs 'Declaration of Energy Independence'

By April Bamburg | Jul 28, 2020

Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James recently showed his support for natural gas as a bigger part of the nation's energy future by signing “The Declaration of Energy Independence” from The Empowerment Alliance.

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Michiganders seeking high tech careers have new options via Google Career Certificates

By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2020

Michigan workers seeking careers in high tech fields have new options, thanks to certificate programs recently announced by Google.

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Republican Governor's Association seeks information from Whitmer's office on canceled contract

By April Bamburg | May 8, 2020

The Republican Governor’s Association submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the office of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on April 27, focusing on the contract awarded to [and then canceled] “Great Lakes Community Engagement, which is headed by a Michigan-based Democratic consultant.”

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Michigan State student journalist describes Operation Gridlock protest on Meckler show

By April Bamburg | May 8, 2020

TV host Mark Meckler spoke with Sergei Kelley, a student journalist and editor-in chief of The Morning Watch at Michigan State University, on April 30 about the paper's coverage of Operation Gridlock protest in Lansing, Mich., earlier in the month.

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Michigan House of Representatives Candidate tweets alledged 'hit list' he attributes to Whitmer supporters

By April Bamburg | May 4, 2020

A candidate for Michigan’s House of Representatives has posted on Twitter what he calls a “hit list” supposedly compiled by supporters of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The list allegedly encourages people to boycott specific political figures and businesses.

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Political affiliation of organization used to monitor Michigan contact tracing efforts draws fire

By April Bamburg | Apr 28, 2020

In the quest to gain information to start large-scale volunteer contact tracing and expand COVID-19 testing criteria, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer contracted software from Every Action—a company that on its website says it focuses its information gathering efforts for Democratic and progressive campaigns, nonprofits and municipalities.

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Michigan residents, Farm Bureau ask Gov. Whitmer to lift purchase restrictions plants and flowers

By April Bamburg | Apr 20, 2020

Michigan is serious about companies complying with the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and the state is beginning to limit what stores can sell, according to a WILX 10 report.

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Michigan utilities suspend service shutoffs during coronavirus crisis

By April Bamburg | Mar 23, 2020

Michigan's two largest utility companies, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, announced plans to suspend utility nonpayment service shutoffs for senior citizens and low-income eligibility households for during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Poll: Michigan voters don't want to pay more to fix the state's problematic roads

By April Bamburg | Feb 10, 2020

Although many residents agree that Michigan’s roads are problematic, they don’t want to pay more to make the repairs happen, according to a poll by the Detroit Regional Chamber.

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Teachers' unions in Michigan see declining membership

By April Bamburg | Dec 30, 2019

Both of Michigan’s largest teachers’ unions have seen membership levels decline in recent years. The decline coincides, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential, with the passage of the state’s right-to-work law, which passed in 2012.