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Michigan's Whitmer: 'Operation Safe Neighborhoods has taken 254 illegal guns off the street'

Michigan leaders are touting a program aimed at curbing gun violence across the state that has seen significant results.

By Lansing Sun Report | Jan 9, 2023

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Michigan attorney general on new firearm initiative: I will 'hold criminals accountable'

State leaders are hoping a new initiative will help reduce gun violence across Michigan.

By Art Benavidez | Sep 11, 2022

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Whitmer: Not Invisible Act Commission 'is critical to tackling the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people'

By John Kelly | May 10, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other leaders lauded the appointment of Jolene Hardesty to the national Not Invisible Act Commission.

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Bollin supports strengthening Michigan election security 'to restore confidence with our public'

By David Beasley | Mar 23, 2022

Michigan Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton) continues to support efforts to strengthen the security of Michigan elections.

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Lightner: Michigan's new bipartisan parole bills 'smart policy that all of us can agree on'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 18, 2022

Victims of violent crimes will no longer have to relive their past at parole hearings after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4562 and 4563.

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Schor introduces new stolen firearm reporting ordinance

By Sam Jackson | Mar 15, 2022

Mayor Andy Schor sent an ordinance to the Lansing City Council that would require owners of firearms to report stolen guns to police.

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Mackinac Center says Texas' electrical grid failures prove renewable energy is unreliable

By Karen Kidd | Feb 21, 2021

Though most reports now are backing away from freezing wind turbines as a major cause in last week's failure of Texas' power grid, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy is urging Michigan lawmakers to think twice about adding "reliably unreliable" wind power to the state's own power grid.

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Mackinac Center for Public Policy urges lawmakers to avoid corporate welfare and tax increases

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 16, 2021

In its recently released policy priorities for 2021, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy has placed emphasis on ending corporate welfare, expanding options for students and removing unnecessary regulations.

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MDHHS director and Whitmer blame residents for ongoing spread of COVID-19 in Michigan

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 18, 2020

Director of the Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon made a statement blaming the state’s residents for the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus and extended the lockdown, closing indoor service at bars and restaurants until Friday, Jan. 15, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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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.

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MRLA says new lockdown orders may increase numbers of COVID-19 "super-spreader" events

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 17, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) recently issued a press release stating that recent government orders to close indoor dining service for restaurants and bars may actually increase the number of “super-spreader” COVID-19 events, as people may choose to gather at private residences instead, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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New Michigan contact tracing order may prove ineffective

By Savannah Howe | Nov 7, 2020

A new Michigan contact tracing mandate could open up the gates to a plethora of misreported information and false data, an a Nov. 3 article by the Michigan Capitol Confidential alleges.

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Michigan Dental Association disputes WHO guidance on routine dental care

By David Beasley | Sep 11, 2020

In August, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised delaying routine dental appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lightner supported COVID-19 nursing home bill that Whitmer vetoed

By David Beasley | Aug 7, 2020

Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) voted for a bill that would have protected nursing home residents from COVID-19 infections by creating a dedicated facility within each of Michigan’s eight health regions for patients who've contracted the virus.

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Whitmer closes bars but opens casinos at a reduced capacity

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 5, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is presenting conflicting restrictions in her new executive order, according to a report from Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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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.

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MPSC announces new guidelines to shield customers amid COVID-19

By Charmaine Little | May 16, 2020

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has rolled out a new set of restrictions to protect its customers in the wake of COVID-19 and hopes utility companies will do the same, according to FOX 47.

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Michigan wins appeal over out-of-state alcohol shipments

By Christopher Mobley | May 13, 2020

An appeal over out-of-state liquor shipments to consumers in the state of Michigan has been won, meaning that retailers based outside of the state of Michigan can no longer send alcohol directly to the state’s consumers.

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Legislation to make changes to solar panel benefits signed into law by Whitmer

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 6, 2019

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation into law that would provide benefits for small businesses that have installed solar panels on their properties.