A 6-1 majority of the Michigan Supreme Court today declined to hear the appeal of a Detroit-based activist challenging the legality of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s decision to mass mail absentee ballot applications to voters during the 2020 election cycle. In September, a 2-1 majority of the Court of Appeals […]
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Governor Whitmer Signs $106 Million Bipartisan Relief Bill, Bills Extending Unemployment Benefits to 26 Weeks
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bipartisan relief bill that the Michigan legislature passed after she urged them to provide support for Michigan families, frontline workers, and small businesses. The relief bill includes $55 million to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Grants of up to $20,000 will be made available […]
Labor Department changes rules on tipping in a move that could cost workers $700 million
The federal government is changing the rules on how tipped workers are paid, in a move that worker advocates say will take $700 million annually from the pockets of servers, bartenders, bellhops and other service workers. The Labor Department finalized a rule late on Tuesday allowing employers to require tipped workers, such […]
Brimley hosts “drive-thru” Christmas parade
To celebrate Christmas in Brimley, COVID-style, elementary school teachers, along with Principal Thomas Suggitt, decided to put on a drive-thru parade Tuesday evening from 6-7p.m. 130 cars drove through the school parking lot and bus drive to see the teachers and Holiday displays. Teacher Kelly Caine brought her Bay Doc […]
MSP Arrests Newberry man for Domestic Violence, Arson, and Possession of Meth
SAULT STE MARIE, MICH.— On December 20, 2020 at approximately 4:45 p.m. a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence on Center Avenue in the Village of Newberry. The trooper made contact with the victim who […]
State Police investigate traffic crash involving horse and buggy
OSCEOLA COUNTY, MI.— On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at approximately 2:19 P.M., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac and Mt. Pleasant Posts were dispatched to the area of M-115 at 70th. Rd. for a crash involving a horse drawn buggy and a Chevrolet Tahoe. Further investigation revealed the […]
Governor Whitmer Commutes Sentences for Four Individuals
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today granted four requests for clemency after reviewing the applications and recommendations by the Michigan Parole Board. “As a former prosecutor, I recognize how critical it is to take steps toward a smarter and more equitable justice system. Over the last two years, we’ve worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle to make tremendous progress to give people a second […]
Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives
TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as […]
Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter kicks off new year with free Dementia Super Saturday Series, education programs, support groups and more
The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter will offer a wide array of free virtual support groups, education programs and social engagement programs in January, including another Dementia Super Saturday Series installment on Saturday, Jan. 30. Alzheimer’s Association support groups, education programs and social engagement programs offer emotional and social support, provide […]
Michigan prison internal affairs chief alleges improper meddling by boss
LANSING — The head of internal affairs at the Michigan Department of Corrections says an official who works closely with Director Heidi Washington has micro-managed his department and improperly attempted to change the results of investigations into alleged prison wrongdoing. And Washington may now be required to testify in a lawsuit in […]