Ann Arbor Times

Federal judge bans offshore drilling in Gulf of Mexico as gas prices soar in Michigan

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022

While rising gas prices are causing Michigan consumers to pay more at the pump, a federal judge recently banned offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Whitmer’s COVID-19 school funding proposal exacerbates already-existing economic gaps

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 5, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy recently questioned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approach for distributing COVID-19 relief funding to Michigan schools and criticized her proposed policies for favoring school districts that are already heavily benefiting from federal relief funding.

State department settles after Mackinac Center files lawsuit, releases documents

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 19, 2021

In a settlement with the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs recently released documents detailing complaints about businesses suspected of violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 executive orders.

University of Michigan announces 2021 winter semester plan featuring increased COVID-19 provisions

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 27, 2020

The University of Michigan recently announced its 2021 winter semester plan, which includes new COVID-19-related provisions to protect the health of students, staff and the community, according to the University of Michigan's website.

MRLA says new lockdown orders may increase COVID-19 'super-spreader' events

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 23, 2020

The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) issued a press release stating that recent government orders to close indoor dining service for restaurants and bars may actually increase the number of “super-spreader” COVID-19 events, as people may choose to gather at private residences instead, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.