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Michigan senators warns residents to safeguard against porch pirates

By Bob Pepalis | Jan 19, 2021

Porch pirates may ruin Michigan residents’ holiday season by stealing gifts, food and supplies ordered online, Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) told the Michigan GOP website.

Michigan suspends liquor licenses for COVID-19 pandemic violations

By Bob Pepalis | Dec 4, 2020

Three restaurants/bars had their liquor licenses suspended for violating the state’s COVID-19 regulations, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) said, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Michigan can order bodies to be cremated without family permission under COVID-19 rule

By Bob Pepalis | Nov 27, 2020

Since May, Michigan has had it on the books that dead bodies can be cremated without permission from family members, if an appropriate person cannot be contacted within 24 hours, or if family members fail to make arrangements within 48 hours of their relative’s death.