Two months after the state’s workplace safety regulators dropped most COVID-19 restrictions, they’re once “strongly’ encouraging masks but not mandating them.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan in line for billions from infrastructure bill. Here’s where it would go
Michigan’s roads and bridges are in sorry shape. Biden’s infrastructure bill wouldn’t fix all of them.
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Michigan redistricting group may hire law firm that has defended gerrymandering
Critics question interview of firm with GOP ties and a history of defending legislatures accused of drawing illegal districts to a citizens’ panel created to end gerrymandering.
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Michigan’s redistricting commission first task: Draw state senate districts
The U.S. Census is releasing population data on Thursday, so now the 13-member panel can get down to business after months of challenges and administrative work.
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Billions coming to Michigan cities, bringing tough questions about priorities
The list of needs is long — mental health services, blight, sewers — as counties and municipalities begin debating how to spend their share of $4.37 billion as part of federal COVID stimulus.
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Michigan: Flagged unemployment recipients won’t have to repay money
Some 350,000 people who received federal payments didn’t respond to a request asking them to requalify for benefits. The state waived granted waivers anyway.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer use of loopholes to raise millions attracts scrutiny
A conservative group says Whitmer raised $3.4 million to fight recalls that aren’t going anywhere and should return the money. Whitmer and allies say the argument is ‘bogus.’
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CDC recommends indoor mask use. But don’t expect mandates in Michigan
As COVID rates increase, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s time again to wear masks in areas with high transmission rates. Any orders likely would come from employers, though, not government.
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GOP strategists: Efforts to recall Michigan Gov. Whitmer have backfired
Republicans plea to stop efforts after the Democrat uses a campaign finance loophole for recall defenses to set a fundraising record.
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Get ready for a wild 2022: Michigan campaign fundraising off charts already
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Republican caucus break fundraising records, and next year’s election could be the costliest ever.