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Michigan restaurant and bar owners plead with Whitmer for relaxed COVID-19 restrictions

Michigan has been battling business closures and restrictions for nearly a year, and as the COVID-19 pandemic is finally coming under control, restaurant owners are begging for some reasonable adjustments to the regulations.

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 23, 2021

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

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.

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 11, 2021

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Nessel joins coalition of attorneys general to stop employers from withholding tips from workers

By Elle Johnson | Jan 26, 2021

A coalition of attorneys general, joined by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has filed a last-ditch effort to stop employers from withholding tips from employees.

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Recent data suggests indoor dining bans may not be as effective as once thought

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 7, 2021

A recent study has found that indoor dining bans in Michigan, which have been criticized by some constituents, may not as effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus as previously thought, according to reporting from Bridge Michigan.

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Michigan businesses hardest hit in the nation by government COVID-19-related shutdowns

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 24, 2020

Michigan's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unintended but detrimental impact on its small businesses, as they have suffered at a higher rate than those in other states in the nation.

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Michigan could potentially see 5,600 restaurants permanently close over the next six months

By Elle Johnson | Dec 21, 2020

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, approximately 5,600 Michigan restaurants are expected to permanently close if the current restrictions continue for the next few months.

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Michigan House hears testimony from small business owner on COVID-19

By Trina Thomas | Sep 22, 2020

Fitness Coliseum owner Brianna Carroll of Owosso gave testimony before the Joint Select Committee regarding the impacts of COVID-19 closures on her gym.

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Frederick pushes for legal protection for health care workers amid COVID-19

By Charmaine Little | Aug 31, 2020

State Rep. Ben Frederick (R-Owosso) is pushing for legal rights of health care workers during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the Michigan House Republicans website.

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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.

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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.

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Owosso barber ordered to shut down shop due to COVID-19 regulations

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 5, 2020

An Owosso barber has been ordered by a Shiawassee Circuit Judge to shut down his barbershop until the health department rescinds its "imminent danger and abatement" order, MLive reported.

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Owosso barber fined, license suspended for operating during lockdown

By Kimberly James | Jun 3, 2020

Karl Manke has been cutting hair professionally for nearly 60 years, and the 77-year-old has no intention of letting a little COVID-19 pandemic interrupt his life or his business.

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Auto insurance reforms take effect in Michigan

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.