Category Archives: State News
State supports $1.5 million fund to help small businesses recover in response to COVID-19
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has partnered with Michigan Women Forward (MWF) to announce the creation of the $1.5 million Michigan Entrepreneur...
May 12, 2020
Capri Drive-In plans to reopen Friday night with social distancing guidelines
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Capri Drive-In in Coldwater plans to reopen Friday night in defiance of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s orders which ban movie theaters in the state from opening du...
May 12, 2020
Mackinac Center files lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Orders
MIDLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, in conjunction with Miller Johnson Law Firm, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of three medical practices who are unable to provide n...
May 12, 2020
Gov. Whitmer extends two executive orders, eases restrictions on teen workers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three executive orders. Two were extensions of preexisting orders, while the third is meant to ease restrictions on teenage wo...
May 12, 2020
Telehealth Law Revisions Considered by Legislature
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - One aspect of health care that has grown in significance during the COVID 19 situation will be addressed in the state Legislature today. The House will take up on second rea...
May 12, 2020
St. Joseph County Prosecutor arrested for alleged drunk driving
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) — St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough was arrested Monday night following a crash which allegedly involved alcohol near Three Rivers Police say that the 40-year-ol...
May 12, 2020
Lakeshore State Lawmaker Concerned About Weapons in Capitol
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A state lawmaker from the Lakeshore is apparently OK with banning guns inside the state Capitol building. After armed anti-lockdown protesters brought weapons inside while t...
May 12, 2020
Special meeting planned to discuss Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — This week, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will be holding a special online meeting to discuss the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and s...
May 11, 2020
WMU prepares for additional layoffs, slashes athletic budget
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Declining revenue and funding has led Western Michigan University officials to announce that more layoffs will take place in the months ahead. WMU President Edward M...
May 11, 2020
Nessel issues formal opinion stating guns can be prohibited at Capitol
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing a formal opinion stating that the Michigan Capitol Commission can ban guns from Capitol grounds. This comes after Nessel sent a...
May 11, 2020
