State GOP lawmakers propose bill to fight increase in COVID in Michigan

LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) – State Republican lawmakers have introduced a plan to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

The bill, which amounts to 1.2 billion dollars, would provide funding for recruiting and retaining health care workers, COVID testing, and testing for schools and laboratory grants.

The proposal also includes funds to obtain and distribute more vaccines…although language in the bill would prohibit any money being used to communicate or educate residents about the vaccine.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Julie Calley, R-Portland, and co-sponsored by Rep. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell.

It now heads to committee for discussion.