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Michigan continues to lag in vaccination rate but is showing improvement in recent weeks

By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 3, 2021

In recent weeks, Michigan's state government has been criticized heavily by its residents, health officials and the media for its handling of the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine.

Michigan may have slowed the spread of COVID-19, but at what cost to the economy?

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 5, 2021

Watching the COVID-19 case numbers around the country and comparing them state by state may give the impression that Michigan is outperforming many of its neighbors, including Ohio and others in the Great Lakes area.

Mackinac Center issues statement on latest round of restrictions imposed by Whitmer

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 4, 2020

In the midst of the most dramatic rise in cases and hospitalizations that Michigan has seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has imposed new restrictions and measures designed to stop the spread.

Michigan House and Senate work together to pass bipartisan COVID-19 relief for nursing homes

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 29, 2020

On October 14, the Michigan Senate and House collaborated to pass bipartisan relief efforts aimed at helping both residents and workers at senior care facilities.

Michigan Senate votes in favor of coronavirus relief measures

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 28, 2020

Following the Michigan Supreme Court's decision stating that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's actions were unconstitutional and an overreach of power, the Michigan Senate has decided to pass legislation to put protections in place for many frontline workers and others affected by COVID-19, according to MiSenateGOP.