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Economic development grant could fund 2,200 new Detroit jobs
(The Center Square) – A million-dollar new economic development grant could support up 2,200 new jobs in Detroit, thanks to…
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Gov. Whitmer announces wide-ranging COVID-19 programs
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday outlined a comprehensive plan to end the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan…
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State administrators project $1.24 billion tax shortfall for 2020
(The Center Square) – Michigan’s General Fund and School Aid Fund tax revenues dropped $1.24 billion since January 2020, according…
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6′ fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests
(The Center Square) – After a protest turned violent at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday and reports forecasting protests at…
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Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry ‘absolutely stunned’
(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the statewide ban on indoor dining for the third time…
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Committee may meet to review petition for Kentucky governor’s impeachment
(The Center Square) – A committee charged with reviewing a petition calling for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s impeachment could meet…
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AG Nessel’s finds ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ in contact tracing contract controversy
(The Center Square) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday released a 29-page report saying her office found “no…
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Michigan business, political leaders question Whitmer veto of $220 million unemployment appropriation
(The Center Square) – Michigan business and political leaders are pondering exactly why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer chose to veto Tuesday…
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Court of Appeals hears arguments for GOP-led Legislature lawsuit against Whitmer over executive order authority
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks for more federal aid to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on July 28, 2020. Image courtesy of…
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Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis, orders implicit bias training for 48,000 employees
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis on August 5, 2020. Image courtesy of Gov. Whitmer’s office By…
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Whitmer shuts down indoor bar service again, reopens Detroit’s casinos
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks for more federal aid to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on July 28, 2020. Image courtesy of…
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Whitmer: States need additional federal funds to battle COVID-19
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks for more federal aid to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on July 28, 2020. Image courtesy of…
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State to check service industry COVID-19 rule compliance, issue possible $7,000 fines for ‘major deficiencies’
Rob Wilson | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) started a State Emphasis…
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Michigan House passes bill prohibiting sending COVID-19 patients to nursing homes
Robert Hoetink | Shutterstock.com By Scott McClallen (The Center Square) – The Michigan House approved a bill with the stated…
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Federal judge rejects motion to allow full-sized Ottowa County wedding
Natalia Kabliuk | Shutterstock.com By Scott McClallen (The Center Square) – A federal judge has denied a couple’s request for…
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Whitmer clarifies mask order, optional at polling places
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to mask up on July 15 to prevent the state’s return to phase three. Image…
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Couple sues Whitmer, Nessel over 100-person wedding restrictions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to mask up on July 15 to prevent the state’s return to phase three. Image…
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Gov. Whitmer extends emergency declaration until Aug. 12
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 9 gives an update on COVID-19 cases in Michigan. Image courtesy of Michigan State Police…
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