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

By Elle Johnson | Dec 18, 2020

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director 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 service.

Whitmer's executive order puts senior citizens at risk for COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Aug 17, 2020

There have been approximately 6,400 COVID-19 deaths in Michigan, with 2,005 of those deaths being residents of long-term care facilities, according to Michigan House Republicans.

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LaFave argues that James Madison College shouldn't be renamed

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

Within the next seven years, if Michigan State University (MSU) decides to change the name of James Madison College, Rep. Beau LaFave (R-Iron Mountain) would have Michigan State pay back all state funding, according to a proposed budget amendment.

LaFave introduces legislation to hold China responsible for pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Aug 4, 2020

Legislation has been proposed in Michigan to hold the Chinese government accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China and quickly spread to other areas of the world, including Michigan.

Mackinac Bridge to remain open despite coronavirus fears

By Elle Johnson | Apr 24, 2020

Michigan's Upper Peninsula hasn't been hit hard by COVID-19, relative to other areas of Michigan, which has led some people to wonder if closing Mackinac Bridge would help keep the Peninsula safe from further spread of the virus.