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Michigan health systems trying to address loopholes in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Many Michigan residents are eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but hospitals are beginning to recognize problems within the systems that are designed to schedule those vaccinations.

By April Bamburg | Feb 8, 2021

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Whitmer administration focuses on total COVID-19 cases and deaths in comparison to other states

Going into the normal time of year for cold and flu season, the U.S. as a whole has seen COVID-19 cases rise, including Michigan.

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 19, 2021

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Michigan's COVID-19 rates may be lower than other states, but how has it affected jobs?

By William Gibb | Jan 11, 2021

Since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 restrictions have been in effect for Michigan, director Robert Gordon has commended the state for its lower case numbers in relation to other states.

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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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Michigan restaurant industry continues to suffer, losing hundreds of businesses

By Matt Koehler | Aug 26, 2020

A disturbing but predictable trend, since the COVID-19 shutdowns began across the country, is that the food and beverage hospitality industry saw, and continues to see, many permanent closures.

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Michigan's medical marijuana rule doesn't overrule zoning powers

By Elle Johnson | May 25, 2020

The Michigan Supreme Court has said that the state's medical marijuana law can't overrule local governments' zoning powers.

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Michigan makes tough decisions on business closures in the state

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 20, 2020

State governments across the country have to make tough decisions when it comes to which businesses are deemed essential and which are deemed nonessential.

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Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

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State Sen. Outman's vaping legislation signed into law

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 5, 2019

Michigan state Sen. Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) had a number of reasons for pushing as hard as he did for the passage of Senate Bill 106, which prohibits the sale of vapor products to minors.