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DHHS lifts more restrictions, but Republicans threaten to halt Whitmer’s appointments without full reopening

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced Wednesday that some pandemic restrictions are being loosened. Legislative Republicans, however, continue to push for a full reopening and have threatened to hold up Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s appointees and withhold federal COVID-19 relief dollars.

Feds tell states to give COVID-19 vaccine to anyone over 65 in bid to speed rollout

The Trump administration on Tuesday directed state officials to expand who is getting vaccinated for COVID-19, and announced that all available doses will be distributed to states instead of holding back a reserve of follow-up doses.

State reports 4,536 new COVID-19 cases over last 2 days

Before riot, 11 Michigan Republican lawmakers asked VP to delay certifying the election

59th District State Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) was one of 11 Michigan lawmakers who asked Vice President Mike Pence to delay certifying the election prior to Wednesday's insurgency at the U.S. Capitol.

Whitmer rolls out updated vaccination plan, state reports 4,326 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported Wednesday that 508,736 total Michiganders have tested positive for COVID-19 and 12,918 have died from the virus, which is an additional 4,326 cases and 51 deaths since Tuesday.

Column: The next housing crisis is preventable — and we must act

Columnist Stephanie Chang writes, "The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought financial havoc on many. It has magnified the systemic sexism and racism in housing and has the potential to leave millions of people — especially women and their families — homeless come February, unless we take quick action."

Whitmer signs dozens of criminal justice and jail reform bills

To start the year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a number of bipartisan criminal justice and jail reform bills into law Monday.

Michigan tops more than 500K COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported Monday that 502,119 total Michiganders have tested positive for COVID-19 and 12,678 have died from the virus, which is an additional 4,992 cases and 80 deaths since Saturday.

COVID-19 vaccine could be less effective in people with high PFAS levels in blood

The COVID-19 vaccine could be less effective in people with high levels of perfluorinated compounds — PFAS — in their blood, several scientists said.

Michigan reports 3,082 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported Tuesday that a total of 466,485 Michiganders have tested positive for COVID-19 and 11,705 have died from the virus — an additional 3,082 cases and 173 deaths since Monday.