Rick Pluta

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a bill that would have lifted some restrictions on backyard wildlife feeding. The bill upholds existing restrictions adopted by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.The vetoed bill, HB 4008, would have allowed up to two gallons of bird or animal feed within 300 feet of a residence.

The Legislature is expected to approve a budget agreement this week and send it to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She will almost certainly sign it, which would avert a partial government shutdown when the state’s new fiscal year begins October 1st.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says in many cases students exposed to COVID-19 may not have to stay home.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is ready to use her veto pen to stop Republican legislation to limit schools and local governments from enacting mask requirements.

The Michigan State Medical Society says it’s time for people to return to masking up indoors. The reason is the rapid spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant.

State officials are also urging school districts and local health departments to adopt mask requirements, but neither Governor Gretchen Whitmer or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have issued any mandate to do so.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that Michigan will welcome Afghans fleeing their homeland country following the collapse of the U.S.-backed government and takeover by the Taliban.

Businesses could not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and also could not require unvaccinated people to wear protective masks under a bill that was up for a hearing Thursday before a state House committee.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Wednesday she will sign bills that will make it easier for thousands of first-time DUI offenders to clear their records.

The state House voted on Tuesday to outlaw hooking voting machines up to the internet while ballots are being tabulated.