Marlena’s Bistro owner seeks refund for fines, new hearing
A local restaurant owner is seeking relief on several fronts from the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County following her incarceration for failing to shut down. Read More
Some businesses want masks on, even as states drop mandates
Although Texas no longer requires people to wear masks to protect against COVID-19, customers do need them to enter De J. Lozada’s store. “We cannot afford to take chances with the lives of my staffers. They’re young people and their parents have entrusted me with their care,” says Lozada, owner of Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn,
Lawsuit against MDHHS to stop mandatory COVID-19 student athlete testing for spring sports
A policy that’s already in place, is testing student athletes before practice and competition. And that measure is being met with resistance and a fresh lawsuit. What’s at issue is whether mandatory rapid testing is necessary or even legal.Last year, spring athletics were cancelled completely, due to coronavirus. Read More
Michigan court rules 3 prep basketball players can end COVID-19 quarantine early, return for playoffs
Three Schoolcraft High School basketball players who were told to quarantine due to coronavirus contact tracing rules will be allowed to play tonight after an order by a circuit court judge. Read More
US vaccine passport in the works
The Biden administration is working on a system for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated against coronavirus. The so-called “vax pass” or vaccine passport could be used by individuals in the workplace, in school or traveling internationally. According to a senior White House official, multiple agencies are involved in the planning. Potentially, the vaccine credentials
Michigan barbershop, dance studio among dozens fined for COVID-19 violations
Another batch of businesses are in trouble with the state for not following COVID-19 precautions. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced 44 pandemic-related citations, bringing the total to 171. Fines ranged from $0 to $31,500 and included assessments for non-pandemic violations. Read More
Michigan Senate passes bill stopping health officers from banning family gatherings during pandemics
A bill that will stop state and county health departments from banning family gatherings during an emergency, like a pandemic, passed the Michigan Senate on Monday. Read More
Whitmer declines to discuss health director’s exit despite end of confidentiality deal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer again declined to discuss the reasons for the former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director’s departure despite the end of a confidentiality agreement. Robert Gordon abruptly resigned as head of the state health department on Jan. 22, hours after he issued an order allowing restaurants around Michigan to reopen for
Tucker gives update on restaurant owner targeted by Michigan authorities on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’
Tucker Carlson updated viewers Friday on the status of Michigan restaurant owner Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who appeared on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" earlier in the week to discuss how authorities were trying to have her arrested for operating her business during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Holland restaurant owner arrested after defying state coronavirus orders
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who defied state coronavirus orders in operating her restaurant, Marlena’s Bistro & Pizzeria, was arrested early Friday, March 19. Read More