Great Lakes Wire

The Mackinac Center files lawsuit against the University of Michigan for withholding information

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 13, 2021

The University of Michigan appears to be violating the state’s open records laws when it comes to requests for information about the science and data that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has used to form the state's COVID-19 policy, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Business owners plead for reopening of Michigan economy

By Carrie Bradon | May 11, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, business owners throughout the United States are pleading with local governments to lift restrictions on business operations.

Rep. Griffin says bonding to fix roads is 'short-term fix with long-term consequences'

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 24, 2020

State Rep. Beth Griffin, R-Mattawan, issued a reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address, which included a bonding proposal of $3.5 billion for road funding.