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GOP official on Proposal 2: 'We want law-abiding Michiganders deciding who represents us in Washington and we reject this proposal to make it easier for criminals to vote'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 12, 2022

As Promote the Vote continues its campaign for Proposal 2, unsettling revelations indicate the ballot language may open the doors for criminals currently serving time to be able to vote. Shane Trejo, chairman of the 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, slammed the proposal in a recent statement, warning that it would scrap the current state law prohibiting criminals from voting.

Residents unclear whether Whitmer will lift COVID-19 restaurant restrictions by February

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 18, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the current COVID-19 lockdown might be modified to permit restaurants to resume indoor dining, but Michigan residents remain skeptical, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

MDHHS director and Whitmer blame Michigan residents for ongoing spread of COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 18, 2020

Director of the Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon made a statement blaming the state’s residents for the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus and extended the lockdown closing indoor service at bars and restaurants until at least Sunday, Dec. 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Michigan House Republicans introduce plan to guide COVID-19 approach going forward

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 29, 2020

Rep. Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township) recently announced that the Michigan House Republicans will soon introduce a plan to guide the state’s COVID-19 approach for the remainder of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Michigan House Republicans website.

Oakland County to reimburse schools for unexpected costs of reopening

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2020

Oakland County will provide $28 million to help schools recoup some of the unexpected costs of preparing schools for in-person or remote student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Oakland County news release.