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Republicans Have Spent $542K To Challenge Whitmer’s Orders
From the Associated Press — Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature have spent about $542,000 suing Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her use of emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate and House released the figure to a liberal group, Progress Michigan, last week. It was the same day the state Supreme Court ruled […]
Mendel Center Raising Funds With The Creating Bridges Challenge Campaign
The Mendel Center is seeking to raise a total of $150,000 with its new Creating Bridges Challenge Campaign. Mendel Center Director Mike Nadolski tells WSJM News the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major blow to the venue even as it’s held several events virtually. “Our materials indicate that COVID has cost us well over $200,000 […]
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Advising Businesses As COVID Continues
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is telling businesses to continue following the public health guidance coming from local and federal officials following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling last week that undid some of the governor’s emergency orders. Chamber President Arthur Havlicek tells WSJM News new orders are in place from the Michigan Department of Health […]
Upton Reacts To Trump Stimulus Statements
Congressman Fred Upton started out Tuesday hopeful a COVID-19 stimulus package could be approved in Washington by the end of next week. Then President Trump announced he’s giving up on the stimulus negotiations until after the election. Upton told us not long after there is still a glimmer of hope. “It’s not over until it’s […]
Honor Credit Union Community Shred Days Result In More Than 75,000 Documents Shredded
Honor Credit Union says its members shredded nearly 76,000 pounds of documents through its Free Community Shred Days this year. The credit union held the events at 23 of its centers for a total of 11 shred days in partnership with Data Guardian and Country Mile Shredding Service. Members were invited to bring their confidential […]
10-06-20 WSJM Afternoon News
10-06-20 WSJM Afternoon News Source: WSJM Full story at: https://www.wsjm.com/2020/10/06/10-06-20-wsjm-afternoon-news/
SHAES Taking Fire Safety Message To Schools
South Haven Area Emergency Services is taking fire and water safety messages to school kids. They paraded equipment past Maple Grove School on Tuesday, with more events planned for this week’s Fire Prevention Week. Chief Brandon Hinz notes school cooperation has been “tremendous” and even though his firefighters aren’t able to be in the schools […]
Census Deadline Extended To October 31
If you remain among the estimated 20,000 in Michigan who have not yet responded to the census, time is getting short. The deadline has been extended to October 31 and state census director Kerry Ebersole-Singh says their work continues. “This is super important,” she said today. “There’s been a lot of confusion.” State demographer Eric […]
Whitmer Signs Absentee Voter Bill
Governor Whitmer has taken action that will give some clerks in Michigan the ability to start processing absentee ballots a few hours before Election Day. “Today I’m signing a bill to help ensure every vote is counted on Election Day,” said Whitmer. “Senate Bill 757 will amend the Michigan election law to allow clerks in […]