Lansing Sun

Remote learning may dramatically lower Michigan public school enrollment for years

By James Ledbetter | Jan 28, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy says that if the state keeps classrooms closed in favor of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may cost Michigan school districts thousands of students for years to come.

Michigan lawmakers have passed a $465 million spending bill for COVID-19 relief

By James Ledbetter | Dec 29, 2020

Michigan lawmakers have announced that they ended this year's session by passing a $465 million spending bill in an effort to fund further COVID-19 testing, distribution of vaccines and aid to small businesses impacted by the pandemic, according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.

Pure Michigan endorses travel over the holidays amid Whitmer's warnings against it

By James Ledbetter | Dec 8, 2020

Pure Michigan, a taxpayer-funded tourism marketing program, is using tax dollars to advertise travel over the holidays, notwithstanding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's advice against traveling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Relaunch of COVID-19 task force brings a new pandemic information website to Michigan

By James Ledbetter | Nov 5, 2020

The Lansing Regional Chamber has announced the relaunch of a task force in an effort to restart the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filler announces massive car insurance overhaul for Michigan drivers

By James Ledbetter | Jul 10, 2020

State Rep. Graham Filler recently announced on the Michigan House Republicans website that Michigan drivers are about to see the results of a massive car insurance reform.