Shiawassee Times

Barrett: Michigan Legislature overcomes 'monstrous' budget gap

By David Beasley | Oct 19, 2020

The Michigan Legislature, facing a “monstrous” budget gap from the COVID-19 shutdown, passed a balanced budget that included new funding for veterans, police and nursing homes, according to Sen.Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte).

Michigan Supreme Court rules for barber who defied COVD-19 shutdown

By David Beasley | Jun 22, 2020

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a 77-year-old Michigan barber who defied an order to close his shop during the state-ordered COVID-19 shutdown.