Some Democrats want to mandate stores take bottles and cans during normal business hours. Foes say requiring the handling of ‘stinky, wet, gross cans’ is unfair.
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CDC drops most COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What it means in Michigan
The new guidelines align COVID with other respiratory infections: Stay home if you have a fever and feel sick; return from isolation after 24 fever-free hours.
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After high-profile feud, Ottawa County health leader to stay put
For more than a year, Ottawa County Health Officer Adeline Hambley and county commissioners — led by Ottawa Impact — have been locked in a legal battle that began with COVID-era mask mandates.
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See which Michigan high schools send most graduates to college
For the first time in years, the number of recent high school graduates in Michigan has increased. Statewide, 38.2% of last year’s graduates enrolled in four-year colleges, while more than half are in some higher education.
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More Michigan high school grads going to college; first increase in years
The increase is slight, but it moves the needle following a heavy investment in affordability. At the same time, enrollment at two-year colleges decreased.
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COVID-positive? Five-day isolation still recommended in Michigan
Amid conflicting reports about CDC guidelines and loosening standards in other states, Michigan’s recommendation remains to stay home for five days with positive tests.
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Homeschool parents mobilize to fight Michigan efforts to add oversight
Michigan is one of 11 states that doesn’t require parents to notify school or state officials when they homeschool children. Suggestions to count students has prompted an outcry from homeschoolers.
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Enrollment dropping, COVID relief over. Will more Michigan schools close?
Michigan public school enrollment has declined by 16% since 2003. The expiration of COVID relief dollars could force difficult decisions for district leaders.
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Michigan mom sues for disability in latest U.S. legal battle over long COVID
Kelsey Warshefski, 41, said she’s suffered years of seizures, mini-strokes and fatigue. She can no longer run, work or romp with her son. She’s among a growing number of patients suing after disability claims were denied.
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Michigan businesses ask court to make state pay for COVID-19 losses
Two cases pending before the Michigan Supreme Court argue the state should pay for the losses business took during mandatory COVID-19 business closures. Government officials maintain they had the power to do so.