Novi Times

Restaurant owners in Michigan urge Whitmer to ease COVID-19 restrictions that are affecting business

By John Sammon | Feb 22, 2021

Restaurant owners are urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to end indoor seating capacity limits, which were put into place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the sanctions are driving them out of business.

Some Michiganders say Whitmer is sending mixed signals about the COVID-19 pandemic

By John Sammon | Dec 31, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is sending mixed signals about the COVID-19 pandemic by blaming the public for rising numbers of cases, then claiming credit when numbers fall, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Runestad touts senate bill extending unemployment benefits and domestic violence protections

By John Sammon | Dec 25, 2020

Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) said a recently passed senate bill, SB 604, extending unemployment benefits to residents, also contains provisions to protect victims of domestic violence, which has become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Berman against Michigan taxpayer bailout of 'mismanaged' states like Illinois and California

By John Sammon | Jun 23, 2020

State House Rep. Ryan Berman (R-Commerce Township) said in column he wrote for the Michigan House Republicans website that he opposes massive federal money awards to shore up budget shortages for states that he maintains have acted irresponsibly.