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Michigan now has more vaccinated residents than total number of positive COVID-19 cases

By Elle Johnson | Jan 22, 2021

Michigan now has more residents who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine than there are positive COVID-19 test results in the state.

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Michigan Department of State receives the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition award

By Elle Johnson | Jan 4, 2021

The 2020 Students Learn Students Vote Coalition (SLSV) award has been presented to the Michigan Department of State for demonstrating the guiding principle of Collaborating for Greater Impact.

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Muskegon receives CARES Act funds to help analyze the needs of small businesses

By Elle Johnson | Oct 8, 2020

The city of Muskegon has been granted approximately $70,000 in federal COVID-19 aid to help study what small businesses in west Michigan need to survive.

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Michigan residents pay over 9% in income tax, 31st highest in the nation

By Elle Johnson | Sep 18, 2020

Michigan residents pay the 31st highest income per capita tax to the state at 9.1%, The Center Square reported.

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Baker College starts fall semester with both online and in-person classes

By Elle Johnson | Sep 12, 2020

Bart Daig, president of Baker College, discussed the college's plans for the fall 2020 semester, offering both in-person and online classes, on "The Frank Beckmann Show."

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Michigan long-term care facilities have the most COVID-19 outbreaks

By Elle Johnson | Aug 26, 2020

Michigan has traced 112 COVID-19 outbreaks to long-term care facilities, but the state has only seen five outbreaks linked back to bars.

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Whitmer vetoes Barrett's whistleblower legislation

By Elle Johnson | Aug 1, 2020

Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte), chair of the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, appeared on the "Frank Beckmann Show" July 9 to discuss a bill he has proposed, which has passed through the Michigan Senate and House.

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Bumstead supports outdoor recreation legislation for Newaygo and Mecosta Counties

By Elle Johnson | Jul 13, 2020

Legislation that would fund outdoor recreation in the 34th District was introduced by Michigan Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo), according to a press release from MiSenateGOP.

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State of emergency issued for Muskegon County, Ottawa County after heavy rains

By Elle Johnson | May 20, 2020

A state of emergency has been declared for Muskegon County after heavy rains have caused inland flooding.

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As Michigan adjusts to recreational marijuana, Muskegon dispensary set to hold grand opening

By Elle Johnson | Mar 7, 2020

A marijuana dispensary in Muskegon will finally get to mark its grand opening for recreational marijuana users on March 13 and 14.