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If Michigan officials keep classrooms empty, public schools may lose thousands of students

By James Ledbetter | Jan 29, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has reported that if the Michigan powers-that-be keep classrooms empty in favor of remote learning, the public schools may lose thousands of students for years to come.

Job markets are recovering, but lockdowns cripple food industry

By James Ledbetter | Jan 15, 2021

As jobs rise throughout Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's limitations on restaurants and bars are crippling the food industry.

Michigan lawmakers approve a $465 million spending package to aid COVID-19 relief

By James Ledbetter | Dec 29, 2020

Michigan lawmakers have announced that they concluded their year-end session by approving a $465 million spending bill in an effort to further fund COVID-19 testing, vaccine distribution and providing aid to small businesses, according to Bridge Michigan.

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MRLA says if Michigan continues indoor dining restrictions, super-spreaders will gather elsewhere

By James Ledbetter | Dec 2, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) announced that if the state keeps implementing indoor dining restrictions on bars and restaurants, the COVID-19 super-spreaders will just go underground.

Wentworth sponsors bill giving tax relief to flood and COVID-19 victims

By James Ledbetter | Jul 10, 2020

State Rep. Jason Wentworth (R-Farwell) recently joined his fellow lawmakers in supporting a bill to provide tax relief to families who have been ravaged by recent flood damage after heavy rainfall during the month of May, reports Michigan House Republicans.