Sturgis-Coldwater News

Whitmer proposes government expansion ideas during State of the State address Jan. 27

By Elle Johnson | Feb 2, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted some of her bipartisan accomplishments during the State of the State remarks, two of which the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is in support of.

Michigan officials blame residents for spread of COVID-19 by not following health and safety regulations

By Elle Johnson | Dec 18, 2020

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19 and has extended the current epidemic order through at least Sunday, Dec. 20, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person service.

Consumers Energy supports businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Sep 5, 2020

Jeff Mayes, executive director for Business Customer Care at Consumers Energy, spoke with Jeffrey Mosher on the Michigan Business Network podcast about the sponsorship of Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses and the commitment his organization has to small businesses in the state that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Branch County expecting $250,000 revenue loss due to COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

Branch County is expecting less revenue than normal, which has officials debating a freeze on all hiring and capital expenditures to help save money amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Majority Leader supports protesters, but not April 30 protest

By Elle Johnson | Jun 1, 2020

Michigan officials are questioning whether to reconsider to decision to allow guns within the state capitol building.