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Some Michigan residents feel Whitmer's COVID-19 health restrictions are over-the-top

By Michael Pineda | Feb 10, 2021

For the past ten months, the state of Michigan has lived under varying degrees of lockdown that place well-intentioned residents at the mercy of rules that seem necessary to some and arbitrary to others.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins bipartisan lawsuit against Facebook

By Michael Pineda | Feb 1, 2021

Facebook has gained the unfavorable attention of a bipartisan group of 48 state attorney generals that includes Michigan’s Dana Nessel as a lawsuit has been filed to break up the social media’s monopoly.

CDC sounds alarm on mental health impacts created by COVID-19-related shutdowns

By Michael Pineda | Nov 24, 2020

Another wave of COVID-19 infections is spreading throughout the nation, prompting government mandates that are taking an increasing toll on people's mental health.

Republican candidates seek to bring answers to the Michigan Board of Education

By Michael Pineda | Nov 3, 2020

Amid an era of uncertainty in public education due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are two seats to be filled on the Michigan Board of Education.

Michigan whistleblowers left out in the cold as governor vetoes protection bill

By Michael Pineda | Jul 23, 2020

The veto of a bipartisan bill extending whistleblower protections to Michigan state employees has ended with disappointment for Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte).

Greater Lansing adjusting to life under "Stay Home, Stay Safe"

By Michael Pineda | Mar 30, 2020

The residents of Greater Lansing are joining people from around the state, the nation and the world in adjusting to life under the threat of the new coronavirus pandemic.

Rep. Lightner supports emergency spending to combat COVID-19

By Michael Pineda | Mar 23, 2020

State Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) is among the representatives in the state legislature seeking to ensure Michigan's health and safety during the spread of the new coronavirus.