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Grand Valley State University announces pledge to cover tuition costs for low-income students

By April Bamburg | Feb 12, 2021

Potential college students living in Kent, Ottawa, Calhoun, Muskegon, Grand Traverse or Wayne County who meet a specific financial threshold may qualify for a new program offered by Grand Valley State University: free tuition for four years through the Grand Valley Pledge.

Michigan hospital systems take action to curb apparent COVID-19 vaccine line jumping

By April Bamburg | Feb 8, 2021

Three hospital systems in Michigan have seen people who are not in the priority group get vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past few weeks -- and they’re taking action.

Department of Labor rule protects independent contractors

By April Bamburg | Jan 15, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule to protect independent contractors and clarify how to classify independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Mackinac Center for Public Policy signs onto amicus brief in Michigan case

By April Bamburg | Sep 2, 2020

After Michigan signed on to a federal lawsuit arguing that private schools should not receive funding from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act’s Education Stabilization Fund, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy joined an amicus brief filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL).

Rural coalition seeks position in Gov. Whitmer's cabinet

By April Bamburg | Feb 26, 2020

A coalition of groups advocating for rural communities in Michigan has asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to create a post in her cabinet to focus on the rural areas of the state.

Muskegon County Commissioners to discuss partnering with ICE

By April Bamburg | Dec 30, 2019

The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners recently voted to hold a work session that includes information on a federal program to deputize local law enforcement as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.