County Health Official: Michigan’s Bars and Restaurants Are ‘Silly Things’

Yet they employ 1 out of 11 workers

August 3, 2020

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Bill Would Give State Coronavirus Checks To 'Undocumented Individuals'

No papers, no citizenship, no federal 'Cares Act' benefits - no problem

August 3, 2020

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Are You 'Sickened' If You Have No Symptoms?

Death rate has plummeted, and many who test positive never become ill

August 3, 2020

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More Evidence License Mandates Protect Special Interests Over Consumers

Legislation would require the least-restrictive method necessary

Dawson Bell | August 3, 2020

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Whitmer Moving The Goal Posts On Why The Persistent Lockdowns?

Hospitalizations dramatically lower, but on July 29, the governor reimposed previously lifted restrictions

August 2, 2020

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Governor OK Violating Her Own Rules At Event, But Parents At Hillsdale Graduation Are Lawbreakers

As was the case with protests, state officials appear selective on when rule-breaking is OK

Tom Gantert | August 1, 2020

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Two Metro Overflow Facilities Cost Taxpayers $21.45 Million, Treated 55 COVID Patients

Coronavirus 'insurance' was expensive at start of epidemic learning curve

August 1, 2020

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Big Power Company Looks To Be Pursuing Best Legislature Money Can Buy

Consumers Energy a big giver to 'dark money' group that targets pro-consumer legislators

Bill Zeiser | August 1, 2020

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Suspend Annual Teacher Ratings, State Math Tests and More

July 31 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report

Jack McHugh | July 31, 2020

July 31 MichiganVotes Roll Call Report

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Perfectly Explainable? Governor Chooses To Close Water Parks, Open Public Pools

July 31, 2020

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Not A Single Yooper Hospitalized For COVID-19, But Whitmer Orders U.P. Bar Patrons Outdoors Anyway

July 31, 2020

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Whitmer's Latest Instruction: Wait In The Car Until Your Appointment Calls

The doctor is in; you're not

July 31, 2020

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Lawmakers Consider Regular Review Of Burdensome Occupational License Mandates

Do they really protect public health and safety — or just restrict competition?

Parker Thayer | July 31, 2020

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Data Shows Nursing Homes The Largest COVID-19 Source, Whitmer Shuts Down Bars

Bars are but a footnote in state list of top infection sources

July 30, 2020

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U-M Prof On Sabbatical With $148k Salary Complains About Paying For Home Internet

July 30, 2020

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Casino Gambling Yes, Family Gatherings No

Casino taxes a significant source of Detroit’s budget

July 30, 2020

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Five School Options For Parents And Children This Fall

But nothing is certain

Parker Thayer | July 30, 2020

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Two Deaths, But Whitmer Still Closes Bars And Limits Indoor Gatherings To 10

On one day in April more people died of coronavirus in Michigan than all of July

July 29, 2020

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Private School Students Also Deserve Virus Relief Funds

Mackinac Center joins amicus brief opposing discrimination in school help

July 29, 2020

Mackinac Center joins amicus brief opposing discrimination in school help

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State Superintendent Wants to Deny Parents Options

Rice asks legislators to “freeze enrollment” to protect the system

Ben DeGrow | July 29, 2020

Rice asks legislators to “freeze enrollment” to protect the system

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