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Flu cases in Michigan are down because of COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Mar 2, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, influenza cases are barely registering, according to Bridge Michigan.

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Grand Valley State professor and medical ethicist answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

By James Ledbetter | Dec 30, 2020

Jeffrey Byrnes, a medical ethicist and assistant professor of philosophy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale Charter Township, answers key questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine that are likely on the minds of Michigan residents, according to Bridge Michigan.

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Nessel issues a consumer alert about children's toy safety for the holiday season

By James Ledbetter | Dec 24, 2020

As Michigan parents buy toys for their children over the holidays, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel published a consumer alert on Michigan.gov about toy safety, reminding residents to be on the lookout for dangerous toys.

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New report reveals what Michigan's top earners pay in state and local taxes

By James Ledbetter | Mar 23, 2020

The Center Square published a recent report that reveals the rate at which Michigan's top earners are taxed.

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Michigan lawmakers propose more than 30 bills to combat human trafficking

By James Ledbetter | Jan 17, 2020

In response to a growing human trafficking crisis, lawmakers have introduced more than 30 bills in Lansing to help combat the issue.

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Snackwerks of Michigan in Battle Creek awarded $212,000 grant, 38 jobs planned

By James Ledbetter | Jan 7, 2020

According to Sen. John Bizon's official website, shelf-stable bakery foods company Snackwerks of Michigan has been granted $212,000 by the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP).