West Central Michigan News

Following the attack on the U.S. Capitol, voices on the Left and Right call for calm and leadership

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 15, 2021

The violent scene at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, during the counting of electoral college votes, have many concerned about the current state of affairs and what it means for the future of the country.

Bill to reform Promise Zones passes Michigan Senate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 3, 2020

A Michigan Senate bill meant to give more flexibility in how Promise Zone Authorities assist eligible scholarship recipients has been approved by the Senate and has now moved on to the Michigan House of Representatives.

Colbeck claims Democrat interference and other irregularities at TCF Center ballot count

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 12, 2020

In the final days of ballot counting, President Donald Trump’s campaign and other members of the Republican Party have raised allegations that Democrat-controlled areas of the country may have lacked transparency and prevented legally authorized oversight.

Wentworth hails Michigan Supreme Court decision as a win for constitutional rights

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

After the Michigan Supreme Court recently ruled in a 4-3 vote that the 1945 law, under which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been issuing her executive orders, is unconstitutional, Rep. Jason Wentworth (R-Farwell) joined fellow legislators in hailing the decision.

Michigan Senate approves bill for $4 million in grants to convention centers hit hard by COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 8, 2020

With some estimates projecting the convention and meeting industry in Michigan could take three to five years to recover from the economic crisis created by restrictions related to COVID-19, the Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that had originated in the Michigan House, which would provide $4 million in financial relief to the state’s convention centers, including the new Muskegon Convention center.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Michigan UIA computer system blamed for COVID-19 claim problems

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 4, 2020

The recent struggles of Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency to rise to the challenge of the financial crisis created by COVID-19 has drawn attention to long-known problems in the agency’s computer systems.

Michiganders suffering economically deserve transparency from Whitmer

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 26, 2020

Republican lawmakers are continuing to put pressure on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to provide Michiganders with transparency on how decisions are being made in the course of reopening the state.