Genesee News

Michigan restaurant owners urgently request easing of COVID-19 restrictions from Legislature

By David Beasley | Feb 23, 2021

Michigan restaurant and hotel operators pleaded with members of the Michigan Legislature, during a recent hearing, to ease up on COVID-19 restrictions while there is still time, Bridge Michigan reported.

Michigan COVID-19 cases soaring, despite mask mandate

By David Beasley | Nov 13, 2020

Robert Gordon, director of Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), is a big believer in “the power of masks” to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Michigan Capitol Confidential reported.

The 'new normal' for office spaces is emerging in the post-COVID-19 era

By David Beasley | Oct 26, 2020

As companies begin to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdowns, the “new normal” will be dramatically different than what existed during the pre-pandemic days, Jeff Sloan, founder and CEO of Startup Nation, told "The Paul W. Smith Show."

Elrick: Legal troubles for former Macomb prosecutor could be far from over

By David Beasley | Sep 30, 2020

The legal troubles for former Macomb County prosecutor Eric Smith are likely far from over, even though he is reportedly pleading guilty to a federal obstruction of justice charge, Detroit Free Press investigative reporter M.L. Elrick said on WJR's "The Paul W. Smith Show."

With COVID-19 still lurking, fall high school sports face many scenarios

By David Beasley | Jul 31, 2020

COVID-19 will determine what high school sports in Michigan will look like this fall, said Mark Uyl, executive director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association.