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Restoration Action wants to 'spotlight the very serious issue' of Michigan's current lack of voter ID laws

A new video series is launching with the aim of highlighting the current lack of voter identification needed to vote in Michigan.

By David Beasley | Mar 23, 2022

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American energy production proves to be crucial amid record-high Michigan gas prices

As gas prices continue on a steep upwards trend, organizations such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) are pushing for increased American energy production.

By David Beasley | Mar 14, 2022

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The Mackinac Center warns that Michigan could face same electricity outages devastating Texas

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 19, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has warned Michigan lawmakers that the energy blackouts happening in Texas and nearby states could happen in the Wolverine State as well.

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Mackinac Center for Public Policy cautions lawmakers against corporate welfare and increased taxes

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 16, 2021

As Michigan’s lawmakers begin to hammer out policies in the new legislative session, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is seeking to encourage them to consider lessons that have been learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

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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 Department of Health and Human Services adds 12-day extension to lockdown order

By Elle Johnson | Dec 9, 2020

The latest epidemic order, which was placed on Nov. 18 and was set to expire Dec. 8, has been extended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for an additional 12 days.

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MRLA says new lockdown orders may increase COVID-19 'super-spreader' events in Michigan

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 23, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) issued a press release stating that recent government orders to close indoor dining service for restaurants and bars may actually increase the number of “super-spreader” COVID-19 events, as people may choose to gather at private residences instead, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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MDHHS clears up vague new COVID-19 requirements for Michigan restaurants

By Elyse Kelly | Nov 6, 2020

After imposing vague data collection requirements on Michigan’s food-service industry, the state health department responded to complaints with some clarifications.

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Whitmer orders $500 penalty for not wearing masks in public

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 20, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially ordered that citizens caught without masks under certain circumstances will face a misdemeanor charge and maximum $500 fine.

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Clinton Township business owner calls Whitmer's decisions out of line

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 14, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has re-imposed statewide restrictions to respond to a spike in COVID-19 cases, but some state residents disagree.

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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.

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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.

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Senate Majority Leader speaks out against weapons at State Capitol rally

By Michael Pineda | Jun 8, 2020

After protesters have staged multiple rallies in the state Capitol, officials and state police are denouncing those who brandish guns or are intent on making threats of violence.

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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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States rights coalition calls on Michigan governor to issue COVID-19 restrictions regionally

By Juliette Fairley | Apr 15, 2020

A states’ rights organization is calling on Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to ease COVID-19 restrictions on state residents who live outside Detroit and are fed up with the limitations on their freedoms.

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Whitmer's April 9 executive order on non-essential items could prompt constitutional challenge

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 14, 2020

Social media recently exploded with images of store shelves cordoned off with yellow caution tape after an April 9 executive order by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forced retailers to stop the sale of any items deemed non-essential.

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Michigan governor ignites controversy by permitting all abortions as essential medical procedures

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 13, 2020

An executive order by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that banned many elective medical procedures has left open the door to all abortions, igniting a controversy over how Whitmer decides what is or is not essential.

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Gov. Whitmer extends COVID-19 shut-down to non-essential powered boats and recreational watercraft

By John Sammon | Apr 12, 2020

LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended a stay-at-home order to include motorized boating and jet skiing, which along with other recreational activities and business shutdowns is intended to slow the COVID-19 spread in Michigan.

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Governor Whitmer's COVID-19 stay-at-home order angers vacation property owners, prompts April 15 protest

By Juliette Fairley | Apr 12, 2020

Vacation property owners and others will ban together on April 15 to protest the governor's latest COVID-19 executive order