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Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions put ordinary Michiganders at risk of fines and imprisonment

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 4, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to institute rules that severely limit well-meaning, law-abiding citizens in an unfair and arbitrary way, according to commentary from Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Schmidt supports 'Return to Learn' plan for 2020-2021 school year

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 14, 2020

As the new school year approaches, Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) wants to ensure that teachers and students alike are provided with the appropriate tools and circumstances for learning.

Victory appears on The Morning Rant with Eric Kaelin on WAWL radio

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 3, 2020

Sen. Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) was a guest on 103.5 WAWL The Morning Rant with Eric Kaelin on June 11.

Lightner approves House bill to allow social drinking districts within Michigan

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 27, 2020

As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen, Michigan House Republicans are working on a bipartisan measure that would allow for social drinking zones and cocktails to-go.

Lightner illuminates the dire situation of Michigan unemployment

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 13, 2020

Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) asked residents from her district to speak directly with state legislators about receiving unemployment benefits.

Mackinac Center and Americans for Prosperity join together to help during COVID-19

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 9, 2020

In response to the outbreak and exponential spread of COVID-19, Americans for Prosperity and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is announcing a partnership to help American workers.