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Michigan health systems trying to eliminate COVID-19 vaccination line jumpers

In recent weeks, several Michigan hospital systems have found themselves facing an issue with COVID-19 vaccinations: people seemingly jumping the line to get vaccinated, even though they don't belong to the priority group that's currently eligible.

By April Bamburg | Feb 8, 2021

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Nessel joins federal advisory group to advise FCC on how to protect hospitals from robocalls

Criminals are using unlawful robocalls to interfere with hospital operations in a multitude of ways that can disrupt important communications, compromise patients’ personal information and gain unauthorized access to prescription drugs, according to a release on Michigan.gov.

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 15, 2021

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As cases of COVID-19 climb in Michigan, MDHHS director believes in "the power of masks"

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 13, 2020

When the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon was asked why he hasn’t issued guidance mandating another stay-at-home order, he replied that he had faith in “the power of masks," according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Bellino gives statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling against Whitmer

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 14, 2020

This month, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling against the many measures that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had put in place over the last several months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Zorn denounces Whitmer's "deadly" order to house COVID-19 patients in nursing homes

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 9, 2020

Michigan Sen. Dale Zorn (R-Ida) recently criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to house COVID-19 patients with uninfected elderly patients in nursing homes, calling it "deadly," according to SenatorDaleZorn.com.

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Monroe City Council denies marijuana ordinance

By Charmaine Little | Sep 1, 2020

The City of Monroe has officially dismissed a proposed marijuana ordinance, according to The Monroe News.

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Bellino's prescription fraud bill signed into law by Whitmer

By Christopher Mobley | Jul 22, 2020

On July 9, Michigan Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-Monroe) announced via Facebook that his bill, HB 4217, had been signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Electronic cigarette age requirement may be changing in Michigan

By Kayla Elder | Jul 8, 2020

Michigan may see a rise in the age requirement to purchase tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes.

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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.