Capitol News

Reopened Michigan barbers cite strict health requirements, extensive training

By Joe Chen | Jun 29, 2020

Barber shops and beauty salons were among the last businesses allowed to open in Michigan even though barbers are highly trained to understand how to create hygienic environments.

Critical of lockdown protests, Whitmer participated in a 2012 Capitol protest

By Joe Chen | Jun 15, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last month criticized the protesters who gathered outside the Capitol in Lansing to protest the lockdown, but critics argue Whitmer participated in a heated protest in 2012.

Michigan community supports drive-in theater reopening despite Whitmer's orders

By Joe Chen | Jun 15, 2020

Despite Gov. Whitmer’s orders, businesses have been developing their own procedures to safely reopen and provide services.

Travel Michigan wins Platinum Award for creating an ambient music album

By Joe Chen | Feb 10, 2020

Travel Michigan won a Platinum Award for Public Relations Innovation from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the recent Adrian Awards for creating and marketing the first of its kind “Pure Sounds of Michigan” album on Jan. 21.