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Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

COVID vaccines begin in Michigan. Will workers have to take them?

By Robin Erb and Paula Gardner | December 16, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

On Monday, a 46-year-old pulmonologist at Spectrum Health became the first Michigan recipient of a COVID-19 vaccine. Health leaders say broad vaccination is needed to protect society, but businesses, including hospitals, do not yet appear ready to require them of workers.

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Detroit police working to de-escalate confrontations with the mentally ill

By Ted Roelofs | December 14, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

Years after other Michigan departments, the state’s largest city police force turns to specialized mental health training for officers.

Political and Public Policy Information

Michigan moves to limit ‘mandatory minimum’ sentences and license suspensions

By Jonathan Oosting | December 10, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

In an effort to curb mass incarceration and racial disparity, legislation would eliminate mandatory minimum sentence length for some low-level crimes and limit automatic license suspensions.

Health and Welfare

Another casualty of COVID: testing for lead poisoning in Michigan

By Robin Erb | November 28, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

In old paint, water pipes and the ground, lead can leave a child with a lifetime of learning problems and mental health issues. But during the pandemic, the number of children being tested for poisoning has been cut in half.

2020 Election

Canvassers certify election. Joe Biden wins Michigan, its 16 electoral votes

By Jonathan Oosting and Madeline Halpert | November 23, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

After a week of drama, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s 154K win in a 3-0 vote, dealing what could be a lethal blow to President Trump’s long-shot bid to persuade lawmakers to defy the popular vote.

2020 Election

Trump withdraws Michigan suit, falsely claims Wayne County votes halted

By Jonathan Oosting | November 19, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

Rudy Guiliani, President Trump’s campaign lawyer, said the campaign withdrew its federal suit challenging Michigan’s presidential vote because it has already succeeded in blocking certification of votes in Wayne County. It has not.

2020 Election

Wayne County changes course, certifies election as GOP members relent

By Madeline Halpert and Jonathan Oosting | November 17, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

Along party lines, board deadlocks in Michigan’s largest, most Democratic county. GOP members cited concerns that some precincts are ‘out of balance, drawing a swift rebuke from Democrats. It’s now up to the state to certify results.

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With COVID rising, Detroit closes classrooms; other districts may follow

By Ron French | November 12, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

Detroit had fought to keep its school buildings open, but the pandemic has caught up with the state’s largest district and its 51,000 students.

2020 Election

Judge dismisses President Trump’s suit to stop absentee counting in Michigan

By Jonathan Oosting | November 5, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

A Michigan judge on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to halt absentee ballot counting in the state, calling his campaign’s lone piece of evidence “hearsay” and telling attorneys there is “no basis” to believe the lawsuit has merit.

2020 Election

Sen. Gary Peters edges ahead of GOP challenger John James in Michigan

By Riley Beggin | November 5, 2020
In Partnership With Bridge Michigan

James, who would have become the state’s first Black U.S. senator, put up a formidable challenge to the incumbent. But Peters eked out a narrow win Wednesday amid a high Democrat turnout in Detroit.

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