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Michigan Republicans say Whitmer is not keeping her promise of being transparent

By James Ledbetter | Mar 7, 2021

Currently facing accusations for her own lack of transparency, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer once said on the Michigan Senate floor in 2013 that then-Gov. Rick Snyder was working in a “cloud of secrecy,” according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.

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Michigan officials blame the spread of COVID-19 on residents who don't follow protocols

By James Ledbetter | Dec 17, 2020

Michigan officials have been blaming the pervasive spread of COVID-19 on the actions of the state's residents, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Mackinac Center calls for officials to remove restrictions so hospitals can battle COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Dec 4, 2020

Michigan officials have announced that there will be more limitations on Michiganders involving lockdowns and regulations, but the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Congress to withdraw government rules so that hospitals can battle COVID-19 without limitations.

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The Mackinac Center family announces the recent death of Peter Secchia

By James Ledbetter | Nov 6, 2020

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has announced the passing of Peter Secchia, who represented Michigan and the United States with many decades of dedicated service.

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Rep. Huizenga asks USDA to purchase 3.5 million pounds of Michigan-grown asparagus

By James Ledbetter | Apr 29, 2020

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase an additional amount of asparagus grown in Michigan to support growers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MEDC awards $3.47 million grant to Kalkaska for information center, food truck court

By James Ledbetter | Jan 8, 2020

Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) approves of the Michigan Strategic Fund's (MSF) decision to approve a $3.47 million Community Development Block Grant for the village of Kalkaska.