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Hospital ICU bed capacity returns to pre-pandemic levels

By Elle Johnson | Jan 29, 2021

Three of four Intensive Care Unit beds were being filled with patients as of Jan. 7, 2021, a state survey showed.

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Mackinac Center for Public Policy sues University of Michigan over COVID-19 documents

By Elle Johnson | Dec 22, 2020

After the University of Michigan refused to provide documents regarding the science and data used to justify Michigan's lockdown orders and restrictions, the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the university for violating the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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Grand Rapids Chamber urges Whitmer to fully reopen Michigan's economy

By Elle Johnson | Sep 19, 2020

The Grand Rapids Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Association of Michigan have partnered to reopen Michigan businesses and are calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Legislative Quadrant leaders to work together to create a safe reopening plan.

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Bizon announces funding grants for Albion's roads

By Elle Johnson | Sep 2, 2020

The city of Albion has received $250,000 in funding for roads through the Community Service Infrastructure Fund program, Sen. John Bizon (R-Battle Creek) said.

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Court: Penalties for violation of Whitmer's COVID-19 safety regulations are illegal

By Elle Johnson | Jun 18, 2020

The state's Court of Claims has ruled that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order regarding penalties for violations of workplace safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic is against Michigan law.

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Michigan could see increase in suicide rates due to coronavirus pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Jun 2, 2020

Michigan Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-Rockford) is warning his constituents that the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to increased health concerns, and one Michigan study found that increased suicide rates could be one of those health concerns.