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Michigan small businesses have suffered more than other states due to COVID-19 response

By Michael Pineda | Dec 24, 2020

Michigan's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unintended but detrimental impact on its small businesses, as they have suffered at a higher rate than those in other states in the nation.

University of Michigan researcher says vaccine progress offers hope in war against COVID-19

By Michael Pineda | Dec 11, 2020

As a member of America’s foremost committee in advising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) whether to approve COVID-19 vaccines, Arnold Monto refers to development efforts as a great success story in the pandemic.

Michigan union members forced to renew membership annually

By Michael Pineda | Jul 29, 2020

Michigan state workers have been given greater freedom of choice where labor unions are concerned.

Sen. MacGregor sounds call for medical volunteers to fight coronavirus

By Michael Pineda | Apr 14, 2020

As Michigan bends beneath the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, state Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-Rockford) put out a call for experienced medical personnel to volunteer their services.