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Michigan restaurateurs beg for more reasonable restrictions as number of COVID-19 cases falls

Michigan has been battling health restrictions and business closures for nearly a year, and as the COVID-19 pandemic is finally coming under control, restaurant owners are begging for some reasonable adjustments to those regulations.

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 23, 2021

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Concerns raised over public sector wage increases while Michigan small businesses get shut down

Despite the struggles that businesses and their employees have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those who are charged with enforcing restrictions on private business are actually faring better than they were before the pandemic.

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 11, 2021

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Mackinac Center sues Michigan to get COVID documents

By Bob Pepalis | Jan 19, 2021

Soon after the Mackinac Center sued the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to get documents about Michigan businesses suspect of violating COVID-19 orders, the documents were released. But that was six months after the center made the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

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Michigan may have slowed the spread of COVID-19, but at what cost to the economy?

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 5, 2021

Watching the COVID-19 case numbers around the country and comparing them state by state may give the impression that Michigan is outperforming many of its neighbors, including Ohio and others in the Great Lakes area.

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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.

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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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Mackinac Center issues statement on latest round of restrictions imposed by Whitmer

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 4, 2020

In the midst of the most dramatic rise in cases and hospitalizations that Michigan has seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has imposed new restrictions and measures designed to stop the spread.

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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.

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Michigan retailers worry about consequences of mask mandate

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 22, 2020

The Michigan Retailers Association says it will not be able to enforce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order requiring face masks to receive service, Michigan Capitol Confidential reported.

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Michigan drivers may save money with new auto insurance laws in July

By Kimberly James | Jul 3, 2020

Michigan drivers may see lower costs on their auto insurance bills thanks to auto no-fault legislation passed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

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Mackinac Center blog: Policymakers should review laws, punishments regarding pickling cucumbers, others

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 9, 2019

The state of Michigan might want to consider a redo on a few laws created by the state’s Department of Agriculture that now carry criminal consequences for what seem like innocent situations, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy Research.

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MLIVE: Murals begin to take shape at Bright Walls

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2019

The Bright Walls Mural Festival is in full swing, as 21 murals are being painted downtown for the Sept. 5 through 10 event.

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CITY OF WYOMING-CITY HALL: Wyoming Department Of Public Safety - Official Media Release

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2019

During that interaction, an occupant of the van reportedly offered the students candy and a ride to school.

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REIMAGINE TRASH: Berkley Recycling Center Tour

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2019

As Grand Rapids and Kent County residents, we are able to participate in a single-stream recycling program that allows us to mix together all kinds of recyclable materials.