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Lowered-capacity indoor dining may not be enough to help struggling Michigan restaurants

As of Feb. 1, Michigan restaurants are allowed to reopen indoor dining, but with such tight restrictions and so late in the game, it may not be enough to keep many going.

By Elyse Kelly | Feb 1, 2021

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Data is unclear whether mask mandates and restaurant restrictions impact COVID-19 infection rates

Opposition or support of mask mandates and indoor dining restrictions seems to fall along party lines in Michigan.

By Giovanni Whaley | Jan 4, 2021

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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.

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Whitmer ignores Hoitenga's call for COVID-19 restriction repeal

By Karen Kidd | Nov 12, 2020

A Republican Lower Peninsula lawmaker's appeal to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to repeal the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) COVID-19 restrictions seems to have fallen on deaf ears.

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Increased capacity approved for Michigan high school athletics beginning Oct. 9

By Michael Pineda | Oct 6, 2020

Tickets for Michigan high school sporting events will be a little easier to come by as an increase in maximum attendance has been approved by the state for both outdoor and indoor events.

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O’Malley condemns Whitmer administration for irresponsible COVID-19 decision-making

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 2, 2020

Michigan Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Lake Ann) recently denounced the state’s chain of command in regards to ongoing COVID-19 nursing home policy, according to a release from Michigan House Republicans.

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Hoitenga issues statement regarding face mask enforcement by businesses

By Christopher Mobley | Jul 23, 2020

On July 13, Michigan Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) issued a statement via Facebook regarding several recent issues in the state.

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DNR: Wants hunter input on proposed 2020 deer hunting regulations

By Press release submission | May 17, 2020

A new package of deer hunting regulations designed to simplify rules and remove barriers to participation was introduced to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission Thursday at the commission’s regular monthly meeting, which was conducted in an online and conference call format due to COVID-19 public health and safety concerns.

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Scottville company in violation of stay-at-home executive order

By Michael Pineda | Apr 27, 2020

Five CAP, a communication agency in Scottville, has received a cease-and-desist order for violation of the state’s "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.

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Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 4 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.

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New law bans sale of vaping products to minors

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Sep 10, 2019

Michigan recently passed a law prohibiting the sale of vaping products to minors.