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Remote learning may cost Michigan public schools thousands in enrollment for years in the future

By James Ledbetter | Jan 28, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy says that if state officials keep classrooms empty, it may cost the public school districts thousands of pupils for years to come.

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Whitmer says lockdowns are saving lives, but new research shows a different story

By James Ledbetter | Jan 20, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently declared that lockdowns are preserving lives, but new research says differently, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Michigan legislators passed a $465 million spending package for COVID-19 relief

By James Ledbetter | Dec 31, 2020

Michigan legislators have made the announcement that they ended the year's session by passing a $465 million spending bill to fund further COVID-19 testing, distribute vaccines and aid small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic, according to Bridge Michigan.

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Michigan officials say the majority of COVID-19 deaths are people aged 65 and over

By James Ledbetter | Nov 30, 2020

Michigan state-reported data shows that almost 90% of the COVID-19 deaths during October were citizens who are 65 years of age or older, according to Michigan.gov.

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Rep. Hall votes to reexamine Gov. Whitmer's 'unchecked' executive orders

By James Ledbetter | May 26, 2020

According to the Michigan House Republicans website, Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) recently voted for a plan to restore the balance of governmental powers among the branches of state government.

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Groups request Gov. Whitmer grant $1.1 billion of CARES Act funds to local governments

By James Ledbetter | May 8, 2020

According to The Center Square, three groups that represent the Michigan local governments urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials to allow them access to some of the $3.8 billion from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act granted to the state from the federal government.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director shares plan for strengthened health system to legislators

By James Ledbetter | Jan 9, 2020

Last week, Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), approached state legislators with a few solutions regarding Michigan's behavioral health system.