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Tlaib on Michigan's new, record-breaking infrastructure law: 'I am proud'

By Trina Thomas | Apr 14, 2022

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) recently released a statement after the largest Michigan infrastructure plan to date was signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.).

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Michigan House advances bill to regulate prescription drug prices, 'improve transparency in health care'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 1, 2022

Bipartisan legislation that focused on lowering prescription drug prices recently advanced through Michigan Legislature under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's support.

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Detroit Mayor, water department announce $15M program to address basement flooding

By Trina Thomas | Feb 13, 2022

Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Director Gary Brown announced the Basement Backup Protection Program and up to $15 million initiative to assist residential homeowners in protecting their property during rainstorms by installing a backwater valve and/or sump pump.

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Alzheimer families say that COVID-19 'isolation kills'

By Trina Thomas | Feb 1, 2021

The psychological and emotional impact for Alzheimer patients and their family members are high, and when you add a pandemic to the mix the negative repercussions are far greater.

Who is prioritized for the new COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan?

By Trina Thomas | Dec 23, 2020

Frontline health care workers were first up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and second in line will be staff and residents of long-term care facilities in the state of Michigan.

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Liquor licenses pulled from Michigan bars and restaurants for violating COVID-19 regulations

By Trina Thomas | Dec 10, 2020

The suspension of liquor licenses of three restaurants and bars that violated COVID-19 regulations was announced recently by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC), according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.