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

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.

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 5, 2021

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Whitmer approving more corporate subsidies within the COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a $5.6 billion COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan for Michigan, signaling her desire for more corporate handouts, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

By James Ledbetter | Jan 28, 2021

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The Mackinac Center for Public Policy files a lawsuit against the University of Michigan

By Elle Johnson | Jan 13, 2021

In trying to discover what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer means by the "best science" when discussing COVID-19, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed a lawsuit against the University of Michigan when it allegedly violated state open records law.

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Michigan state parks to get new funding through passage of Proposition 1

By Carol Kress | Nov 9, 2020

Michigan Proposal 1, an amendment that addresses how oil and gas mining revenue is collected and spent on state recreation lands, passed Election Day with 84.28% of the vote.

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Recent COVID-19 spikes in Michigan result in stricter gathering limits

By William Gibb | Nov 4, 2020

As cases and hospitalizations for COVID-19 are rising dramatically once again, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised its orders for in-person gatherings.

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Davis fears radical change to Supreme Court under Biden

By Colby McCoy | Oct 12, 2020

In a recent interview on "The Frank Beckmann Show," Mike Davis, a former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and president of the Article III Project, said he has serious concerns about the possibility of a Joe Biden administration and the implications it could have for future SCOTUS nominees.

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Retired military expert weighs in on pulling out U.S. troops from Middle East

By Trina Thomas | Sep 30, 2020

U.S. Army Retired Senior Fellow Military Expert Daniel Davis told "The Frank Beckmann Show" that he hopes 2020 is the last anniversary of 9/11 where we have troops in Afghanistan.

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Nonprofit group helps homeless veterans find housing and get help

By David Beasley | Sep 18, 2020

Ken Leslie, the founder of a nonprofit group called Veterans Matter, which focuses on helping homeless veterans, appeared on WJR's "The Frank Beckmann Show."

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Michigan residents may not receive federal unemployment benefits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 11, 2020

With states being offered the opportunity to continue additional unemployment payments to residents, if they foot part of the bill, the national debate continues to rage over whether or not state governments should take the offer extended by President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Ann Arbor opens first Fisher House in Michigan

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 22, 2020

Ann Arbor recently became home to a temporary lodging space for active-duty service members and caregivers of veterans.

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Michigan University studying solar radiation with contract from NASA

By Christopher Mobley | Jun 5, 2020

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor received $62 million from NASA to lead a study of radiation caused by solar weather, according to reports.

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FBI and United States Attorney to Investigate and Prosecute Hoarding of Needed Medical Supplies

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, United States Attorney Matthew Schneider and FBI Special Agent in Charge for Michigan Steve D’Antuono have announced an effort to investigate and prosecute hoarders of scarce medical supplies in the Eastern District of Michigan.

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State House adopts new resolution to dissolve peace agreements for marijuana businesses

By Colin Froment | Feb 18, 2020

LANSING - Michigan House of Representatives adopted a new resolution Thursday that opposed “peace labor agreements” marijuana companies were required to sign with a union in order to conduct business in the state.

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Michigan ranks 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2019

With $192,317 in loans issued, Michigan ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter.

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VA reports decrease in number of appointments at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC health facility in Traverse City (655QB) in August

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 10, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, subsidiary 655QB in Traverse City, Michigan scheduled 2,003 pending appointments in August compared to 2,052 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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VA reports increase in number of appointments at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC health facility in Grayling in August

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 9, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, subsidiary 655GI in Grayling, Michigan scheduled 1,285 pending appointments in August compared to 1,251 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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VA reports decrease in number of appointments at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC health facility in Mackinaw City in August

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, subsidiary 655GH in Mackinaw City, Michigan scheduled 1,186 pending appointments in August compared to 1,193 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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VA reports increase in number of appointments at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC health facility in Cadillac in August

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 7, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, subsidiary 655GG in Cadillac, Michigan scheduled 2,065 pending appointments in August compared to 2,042 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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VA reports increase in number of appointments at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC health facility in Bad Axe in August

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 6, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, subsidiary 655GF in Bad Axe, Michigan scheduled 1,914 pending appointments in August compared to 1,803 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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VA reports decrease in number of appointments at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC health facility in Clare in August

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 5, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, subsidiary 655GE in Clare, Michigan scheduled 3,189 pending appointments in August compared to 3,203 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.