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Small businesses are struggling during pandemic while some in public sector got pay increases

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 11, 2021

Restrictions on business activity during the COVID-19 pandemic have created significant struggles for businesses and have left many Michiganders out of the workforce nearly a year later.

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Khaldun: A family Thanksgiving this year could mean a dead family member next year

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 19, 2020

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, recently insinuated to Michigan residents that visiting family over Thanksgiving could result in their deaths as a result of COVID-19.

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Lansing and Michigan officials defensive over video of unlocked ballot drop box

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 16, 2020

A video shared by the Michigan Republican Party claiming to show ballot drop boxes left unlocked in Lansing has city and state officials defensive, claiming the video is misleading.

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Smith talks with a Michigan man whose COVID-19 infection sent him to the ICU

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 1, 2020

WJR’s "The Paul W. Smith Show" recently hosted Eric Flora, a Consumers Energy Gas Distribution Employee, to discuss Flora’s personal experience as someone who has battled COVID-19.

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Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 9, 2020

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

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Michigan remains ahead of national jobless rate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 9, 2020

While Michigan continues to run a high 8.7% jobless rate, a release from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget recently revealed that job growth is still slow compared to even a month ago.

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Frederick favors 'Return to Learn' plan as parent of special-needs children

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 25, 2020

State Rep. Ben Frederick (R-Owosso) recently joined fellow representatives in backing a plan to safely return Michigan students to school by permitting local controls and programs that are tailored to the individual needs of the communities.

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Frederick co-sponsors bill to give tax breaks to employers for COVID-19 supplies

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 14, 2020

State Rep. Ben Frederick (R-Owosso) wants to reward employers that have COVID-19 safety protocol plans.