Capitol News

Michigan unemployment spikes due to coronavirus-related layoffs

By Tabitha Peterson | Mar 24, 2020

Over 55,000 Michigan residents have filed for unemployment between March 16 and March 18, due to layoffs resulting from COVID-19, according to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, as reported by The Center Square.

Lightner says it was 'awesome' to meet with Farm Bureau members at legislative event

By Tabitha Peterson | Mar 10, 2020

State Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) attended the Michigan Farm Bureau Legislative Seminar in Lansing last month.