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State Senator: Michigan Agent Gave Sob Story to Restaurant Owner for Meal, Then It was Busted for Violation

Michigan state Sen. Tom Barrett (R) recounted a story of a business owner last week about an alleged incident with a compliance agent from the Liquor Control Commission.

Kyle Olson

22 Dec 2020, 10:36 AM PDT

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Michigan House Votes to Repeal Law Gretchen Whitmer Used to Issue Coronavirus Orders

Legislation that could overturn an emergency law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) used to issue coronavirus orders passed the Michigan House on Friday.

Amy Furr

18 Dec 2020, 9:17 AM PDT

In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Hospital leaders warned Thursday that more than 3,000 people are hospitalized with the coronavirus in Michigan, a rate that is doubling every two …

State Senator: Gretchen Whitmer Engaged in ‘Cover Up’ of Husband’s Boat Request

A state senator says he was “drawn into a cover up” by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over her husband’s boat request.

Kyle Olson

26 May 2020, 12:10 PM PDT

In a photo provided by the governor's office, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks in Lansing, Mich., Monday, May 4, 2020. Whitmer's administration says hospitals and physicians have "broad discretion" to decide whether to delay nonessential procedures during the pandemic. In-person contact should be limited as much as possible. But if …