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Whitmer after signing energy emergency executive order: 'We aren't taking any chances'

After a recent collapse of the energy sector in southern states -- particularly in Texas -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a state of energy emergency executive order on Feb. 20, which guarantees ample propane distribution for the weeks ahead.

By Trina Thomas | Mar 1, 2021

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Michigan utilities donate heavily to political opponents of their critics in the Legislature

In recent years, it is becoming increasingly clear that Michigan utility companies are making it a priority to fund opponents of any politician who is unfriendly to their cause, according to Energy News Network.

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 20, 2021

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LaSata opposes Whitmer's latest restaurant and bar lockdown extension till Jan. 15

By James Ledbetter | Dec 28, 2020

Michigan senators have been showing their opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extension of the orders that impose heavy restrictions on restaurants and bars, according to MiSenateGOP.

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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.

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MDHHS hopes Michigan residents follow COVID-19 order limiting holiday gatherings

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Nov 27, 2020

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is directing alleged violations of its Thanksgiving gatherings order to local health and law enforcement departments.

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Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association: Contact tracing will put restaurants out of business

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Nov 5, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) claims the state’s new contact-tracing mandate for COVID-19 will do more harm than good.

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Leutheuser declares Whitmer's one-sided governance 'dangerous'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2020

Rep. Eric Leutheuser (R-Hillsdale) recently stated that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's unilateral governance empowered by the current state of emergency is “dangerous” and that it hurts Michigan workers and families, according to Michigan House Republicans.

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Michigan raises water standards to protect against PFAS contamination

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2020

Michigan’s new PFAS drinking water policies -- among the strictest standards in the nation, designed to keep so-called "forever chemicals" out of public water supplies -- went into effect this month, reported Bridge Michigan.

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Miller supports Senate bill protecting nursing homes from COVID-19

By Tamara Browning | Jul 31, 2020

A Michigan Senate bill that prohibits transferring COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities and nursing homes has the backing of Rep. Aaron Miller (R-Sturgis) as it heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk.

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LaSata's bill improves tasting room regulations for better business

By Kimberly James | Jul 9, 2020

Sen. Kim LaSata (R-Bainbridge Township) is the sponsor of a bill that affects tasting room legislation.

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Michigan has a high excise tax on liquor, which costs consumers

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 7, 2020

Michigan has the tenth-highest excise tax on liquor in the nation, reported Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Miller weighs differences between Michigan and Indiana for border dwellers

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 22, 2020

House Rep. Aaron Miller (R-Sturgis) told Michigan House Republicans that those who live on the Michigan-Indiana border — like himself — don't focus on the states' border in day-to-day life, but he lives and breathes border issues, and not just because he is a lawmaker.

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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.