The state is considering closing beaches and issuing fines, noting that some swimmers are ignoring danger conditions. But surfers and other sports enthusiasts live for rough waves, and want the state to more narrowly tailor any order.
Makayla Coffee
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan vaccine lottery has first winners. But inoculation rates still flat.
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces four $50,000 winners, health officials say they’re not seeing a rush for shots. Michigan’s vaccination rate is up less than 1 percentage point.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
People ignore drowning warnings, so Michigan may close Great Lakes beaches
Red flag alerts and other safety measures aren’t enough to keep people out of the water, state officials say, so they want to amp up the rules. They’re looking at drowning totals and the danger to rescuers, and say ticketing violators may help.
Posted inQuality of Life
What Michigan needs to know about the July 15 Child Tax Credit payments
It’s unclear how many families in the state will receive up to $300 per child every month through year-end. Officials hope it makes a dent in child poverty rates.