The family connection between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's top donor, lawyer Mark Bernstein, and his brother, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, is drawing new scrutiny amid a legal fight over recall efforts. Read More
Federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccines that are under emergency use authorization, the Department of Justiceconcluded in an opinion. Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to announce Tuesday that some vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks in certain situations to protect against COVID-19, reversing its earlier guidance that only unvaccinated individuals should wear face coverings. Read More
According to WDIV-TV, the Republican-led state House voted 60-48 on Wednesday to repeal an emergency powers law that granted broad authority to governors to issue an emergency declaration and enact rules to "protect life and property or to bring the emergency situation within the affected area under control." The state Senate approved the repeal proposal
The Michigan House voted 60-48 Wednesday to repeal a law used by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to issue dozens of executive orders at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
This week may see the end of a law that was abused to try and intimidate citizens of the State of Michigan into doing the will of a politician who was a bit overzealous. I’m being kind in that assessment. Read More
ANN ARBOR (WXYZ) — Over the next two weekends, some Michigan workers in the health care industry are expected to protest mandates by the health systems they work for to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More
Michigan’s Senate on Thursday approved a petition that repeals Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers, with another approval expected by the state’s lower chamber. Read More
CNN medical analysts are taking a hardline approach to COVID-19 vaccinations. The cable news contributors are calling for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations, and say that life "needs to be hard" for Americans who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
The District of Columbia was forced to settle with a major Washington, D.C., church after forcing worship services — both indoor and outdoor — to follow strict size limits but not restricting the sizes of other events. Read More
