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State administrators project $1.24 billion tax shortfall for 2020

State administrators project $1.24 billion tax shortfall for 2020

State administrators project $1.24 billion tax shortfall for 2020
State administrators project $1.24 billion tax shortfall for 2020

State administrators project $1.24 billion tax shortfall for 2020

Former Gov. Snyder, eight others, indicted in Flint water investigation

Former Gov. Snyder, eight others, indicted in Flint water investigation

  • By Bruce Walker | The Center Square
  • Jan 14, 2021

(The Center Square) – Nine members of the Rick Snyder administration, including the former Republican governor and a current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services manager, were indicted on 42 total counts for their respective roles in the Flint water crisis.

House Republicans pitch ethics, lame-duck reform to kick off 101st Legislative session

House Republicans pitch ethics, lame-duck reform to kick off 101st Legislative session

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Michigan House Republicans kicked off the 101st legislative session by introducing a bill that seeks to prohibit lawmakers from voting on bills that could benefit themselves or their family members

6' fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests

6' fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – After a protest turned violent at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday and reports forecasting protests at all 50 capitols this weekend, the Michigan State Police is securing the Capitol.

Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry 'absolutely stunned'

Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry 'absolutely stunned'

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the statewide ban on indoor dining for the third time since last November.

Whitmer expected to extend indoor dining ban until Feb. 1

Whitmer expected to extend indoor dining ban until Feb. 1

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to extend the ban on indoor dining until Feb. 1, Michigan License and Beverage Association Director Scott Ellis told The Center Square on Wednesday. 

Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder to be charged for Flint water crisis along with health director

Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder to be charged for Flint water crisis along with health director

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – Charges have been filed against former Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director Nick Lyon, and other ex-officials for their alleged roles in the Flint water crisis, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Michigan Court of Claims dismisses challenge to statewide mask mandate

Michigan Court of Claims dismisses challenge to statewide mask mandate

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – A Michigan Court of Claims judge on Monday rejected a challenge to the statewide mask mandate.

Enbridge to defy Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order

Enbridge to defy Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order

  • By Bruce Walker | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – In a sharply worded email Tuesday morning, Enbridge Executive Vice President and President, Liquid Pipelines, Vern Yu said his company would continue to operate its dual Line 5 pipelines situated beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

Feds OK Gov Whitmer's request to release reserve COVID-19 vaccines; state ranks 38th in dose administration

Feds OK Gov Whitmer's request to release reserve COVID-19 vaccines; state ranks 38th in dose administration

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, The federal government granted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's and other states governors' request to release reserve COVID-19 doses being held back to ensure second doses of the vaccine are available.

Open carry banned inside Michigan Capitol; House Speaker says commission lacks authority

Open carry banned inside Michigan Capitol; House Speaker says commission lacks authority

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 11, 2021

(The Center Square) – After a year of indecision and deadlocked votes on whether to enact some form of a gun ban in the Michigan Capitol,  Capitol Commission committee officials took roughly 15 minutes to vote unanimously to ban open-carry firearms inside the statehouse.

Former Gov. Snyder, eight others, indicted in Flint water investigation

Former Gov. Snyder, eight others, indicted in Flint water investigation

  • Jan 14, 2021
House Republicans pitch ethics, lame-duck reform to kick off 101st Legislative session

House Republicans pitch ethics, lame-duck reform to kick off 101st Legislative session

  • Jan 13, 2021
6' fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests

6' fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests

  • Jan 13, 2021
Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry 'absolutely stunned'

Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry 'absolutely stunned'

  • Jan 13, 2021
Whitmer expected to extend indoor dining ban until Feb. 1

Whitmer expected to extend indoor dining ban until Feb. 1

  • Jan 13, 2021
Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder to be charged for Flint water crisis along with health director

Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder to be charged for Flint water crisis along with health director

  • Jan 12, 2021
Michigan Court of Claims dismisses challenge to statewide mask mandate

Michigan Court of Claims dismisses challenge to statewide mask mandate

  • Jan 12, 2021
Enbridge to defy Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order

Enbridge to defy Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order

  • Jan 12, 2021
Feds OK Gov Whitmer's request to release reserve COVID-19 vaccines; state ranks 38th in dose administration

Feds OK Gov Whitmer's request to release reserve COVID-19 vaccines; state ranks 38th in dose administration

  • Jan 12, 2021
Open carry banned inside Michigan Capitol; House Speaker says commission lacks authority

Open carry banned inside Michigan Capitol; House Speaker says commission lacks authority

  • Jan 11, 2021
Michigan facing slow, but improving COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Michigan facing slow, but improving COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  • Jan 8, 2021
House GOP says Whitmer must loosen COVID-19 restrictions before allocating federal relief

House GOP says Whitmer must loosen COVID-19 restrictions before allocating federal relief

  • Jan 8, 2021
Whitmer encourages full return to in-person learning by March 1

Whitmer encourages full return to in-person learning by March 1

  • Jan 8, 2021
Michigan, Illinois pursue project to prevent invasive carp, share costs

Michigan, Illinois pursue project to prevent invasive carp, share costs

  • Jan 7, 2021
Former Gov. Snyder, eight others, indicted in Flint water investigation

Former Gov. Snyder, eight others, indicted in Flint water investigation

  • By Bruce Walker | The Center Square
  • Jan 14, 2021

(The Center Square) – Nine members of the Rick Snyder administration, including the former Republican governor and a current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services manager, were indicted on 42 total counts for their respective roles in the Flint water crisis.

House Republicans pitch ethics, lame-duck reform to kick off 101st Legislative session

House Republicans pitch ethics, lame-duck reform to kick off 101st Legislative session

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Michigan House Republicans kicked off the 101st legislative session by introducing a bill that seeks to prohibit lawmakers from voting on bills that could benefit themselves or their family members

6' fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests

6' fence, increased security to prepare for possible weekend protests

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – After a protest turned violent at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday and reports forecasting protests at all 50 capitols this weekend, the Michigan State Police is securing the Capitol.

Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry 'absolutely stunned'

Whitmer extends indoor dining ban through Jan 31; Restaurant industry 'absolutely stunned'

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the statewide ban on indoor dining for the third time since last November.

Whitmer expected to extend indoor dining ban until Feb. 1

Whitmer expected to extend indoor dining ban until Feb. 1

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 13, 2021

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to extend the ban on indoor dining until Feb. 1, Michigan License and Beverage Association Director Scott Ellis told The Center Square on Wednesday. 

Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder to be charged for Flint water crisis along with health director

Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder to be charged for Flint water crisis along with health director

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – Charges have been filed against former Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director Nick Lyon, and other ex-officials for their alleged roles in the Flint water crisis, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Michigan Court of Claims dismisses challenge to statewide mask mandate

Michigan Court of Claims dismisses challenge to statewide mask mandate

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – A Michigan Court of Claims judge on Monday rejected a challenge to the statewide mask mandate.

Enbridge to defy Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order

Enbridge to defy Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 shutdown order

  • By Bruce Walker | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – In a sharply worded email Tuesday morning, Enbridge Executive Vice President and President, Liquid Pipelines, Vern Yu said his company would continue to operate its dual Line 5 pipelines situated beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

Feds OK Gov Whitmer's request to release reserve COVID-19 vaccines; state ranks 38th in dose administration

Feds OK Gov Whitmer's request to release reserve COVID-19 vaccines; state ranks 38th in dose administration

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 12, 2021

(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, The federal government granted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's and other states governors' request to release reserve COVID-19 doses being held back to ensure second doses of the vaccine are available.

Open carry banned inside Michigan Capitol; House Speaker says commission lacks authority

Open carry banned inside Michigan Capitol; House Speaker says commission lacks authority

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 11, 2021

(The Center Square) – After a year of indecision and deadlocked votes on whether to enact some form of a gun ban in the Michigan Capitol,  Capitol Commission committee officials took roughly 15 minutes to vote unanimously to ban open-carry firearms inside the statehouse.

Michigan facing slow, but improving COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Michigan facing slow, but improving COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  • By Scott McClallen | The Center Square
  • Jan 8, 2021

(The Center Square) – After months of waiting, the COVID-19 vaccine is out, but a labyrinth lies ahead to get vaccines from the federal government into the arms of Michiganders.

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U.S. deficit 60.7 percent higher than this time last year

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