News by Elle Johnson | West Central Michigan News

Michigan officials hope manufacturers invest in new $25 stamping press sensor

By Elle Johnson | Jan 19, 2021

A $25 sensor may be all it takes to persuade some Michigan manufacturers to take a leap into a new level of technology investment that state officials hope will boost the sector’s competitiveness.That sensor on a stamping press could measure vibration, sending alerts when it gets out of whack and needs adjustment.

Mackinac Center for Public Policy shows large number of lawmakers missing roll call votes

By Elle Johnson | Jan 9, 2021

Michigan's Missed Votes Report shows that state senators and representatives missed a total of 3,072 roll call votes in 2020.

Michigan experiences a 24% decrease in restaurant employment since February

By Elle Johnson | Dec 23, 2020

Since February, the number of Michigan residents working in restaurants has decreased by 24%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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MDHHS director blames state residents for the ever-increasing spread of COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Dec 18, 2020

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director (MDHHS) Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19, and he has extended the current epidemic order through Friday, Jan. 15, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person dining.