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

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.

By David Beasley | Feb 23, 2021

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Possibility of Whitmer lifting indoor dining ban remains a mystery to Michigan residents

Michigan is one of three states with a state ban on indoor dining and the state appears to be reluctant to make a change.

By Michael Pineda | Jan 18, 2021

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MDHHS extends current COVID-19 indoor dining and gathering restrictions through Dec. 20

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 15, 2020

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently announced that it has issued a new order extending the existing COVID-19 epidemic order until Sunday, Dec. 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Michigan Supreme Court could weigh in on COVID-19 indoor-dining restrictions

By Trina Thomas | Dec 4, 2020

Although Michigan bars and restaurants lost the legal fight to reopen indoor service, a recent federal court ruling made it possible for the Michigan Supreme Court to consider the legality of the state's latest restrictions.

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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.

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Mueller: it's time to stop punishing minor infractions with major consequences

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 14, 2020

When minor infractions lead to a driver's license suspension, one small mistake can snowball, leading to job loss or worse.

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Mueller testifies about plan to protect restaurants from independent delivery services

By Mary Lou Lang | Jun 29, 2020

State Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden) on June 17 testified about his plan to protect restaurants before the House Commerce and Tourism Committee.

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No charges for former low-level MDHHS employee in Flint Water Crisis

By John Suayan | Jun 24, 2020

A former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee will not be charged in the criminal cases related to the Flint Water Crisis.

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On sixth anniversary of Flint Water Crisis, investigations continue

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | May 25, 2020

Six years after improperly treated water leached lead into the Flint community's public water supply, the criminal investigation into the events leading to the crisis continues.

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Flint residents still frustrated without justice six years later

By Kyla Asbury | May 21, 2020

The residents of Flint feel that justice will not be served six years after the city turned off the water supply from Detroit and allowed the Flint River to be the city's water source, which has caused deaths and contamination exposure.

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Questions linger around Michigan's plan to reopen economy

By Michael Pineda | May 19, 2020

With Michigan set to begin the motions of reopening its economy, there remain a number of questions in regard to the specific process.

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Rep. Mueller says Gov. Whitmer owes answers to Michigan workers

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 30, 2020

In a recent statement on Michigan House Republicans, Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden) praised Michigan workers who have stepped up during the COVID-19 crisis and challenged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to address the economic problems that government restrictions have created.

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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.