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Local Ace Hardware associate recognized in national campaign

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

An associate working at the local Great Lakes Ace Hardware made it her personal mission to communicate with a couple that were regular customers by learning American Sign Language, an act that gained the recognition of the company's corporate headquarters to feature her in a national campaign.

Pawl on MI Future Mobility Plan: Michigan has 'heritage of success in automotive manufacturing and innovation'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 27, 2022

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a new plan designed to bolster the state's mobility workforce while providing more accessible transportation infrastructure and developing innovative mobility policies.

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Whitmer proclaims POW/MIA Recognition Day: There are 'Americans—including fellow Michiganders—who are still missing'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 27, 2022

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proclaimed Sept. 16, 2022, as POW/MIA Recognition Day to remember and honor returned U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) and all American service members still captured, unaccounted for or missing in action (MIA).

Bipartisan majority of Michiganders oppose Promote the Vote’s ballot initiative

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

As the November election approaches, election integrity advocates are sounding the alarm as organizers behind a ballot initiative are mounting a push. A local activist says the Promote the Vote ballot initiative will weaken Michigan election law, which is opposed by a supermajority of Michiganders from across the political spectrum.

Twisthink to establish company headquarters in Grand Rapids: ‘We’re excited to see their success’

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) recently revealed that digital consulting firm Twisthink chose Grand Rapids as the site of its new headquarters.

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Gov. Whitmer: 'Today’s investments by Coastal Container and Hudsonville Creamery will create a combined 138 good-paying jobs for Michiganders in and around Holland'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 20, 2022

Two Michigan business have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund to help their expansion plans which will create 138 new jobs and generate a total private investment of $87.7 million.

Whitmer: 'The Michiganders who serve our state and nation in uniform are the best of us'

By Andy Nghiem | May 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) recently addressed 350 soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard before their deployment to the Middle East.

Whitmer announces $5 billion investment for infrastructure, Stabenow says 'It’s a win for Michigan'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) recently signed a plan that will invest nearly $5 billion into the state’s infrastructure.

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Michigan ENT's Strabbing has 'a profound depth of experience with balloon sinus procedures'

By Andy Nghiem | May 26, 2021

People who suffer from recurring sinusitis are at a greater risk for losing their sense of taste and smell, according to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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With COVID-19 vaccines, Whitmer’s message of when Michigan will return to normal remains unclear

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 13, 2021

Because the state of Michigan has now administered over 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents, it is worth reviewing how Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s statements regarding when the state will return to normalcy have changed over time, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Whitmer proposes largest-ever Michigan state budget for upcoming fiscal year 2022

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 15, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proposed a massive $67 billion state budget for fiscal year 2022, which is the largest-ever executive budget proposed in Michigan, as reported by Bridge Michigan.

MDHHS director claims ‘science is settled’ on indoor dining service and the spread of COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 16, 2020

Director of the Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon recently claimed that the science was irrefutable as he extended a current lockdown, closing indoor service at bars and restaurants until at least Sunday, Dec. 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Lockdowns to protect against COVID-19 may actually incur heavy costs to public health

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 27, 2020

COVID-19-related lockdowns are incurring public health costs that their proponents may not have considered, including increased rates of suicidal thoughts and lower life expectancy for children, according to reporting by Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Benson commends decision to certify election: 'Democracy has prevailed'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 25, 2020

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently released a statement announcing the state’s decision to certify November’s election, according to Michigan.gov.

New polls report Scholten with edge over Meijer in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 2, 2020

New polls are showing that Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District’s upcoming election is a lot closer than previously anticipated, according to reporting from Conservative Intel.

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