Livingston Today

Vaccinated Michiganders recently surpassed total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 25, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to roll out across the state, total individuals vaccinated has now exceeded the number of people with confirmed positive cases of the coronavirus.

A now-defunct program still has Michigan owing private companies approximately $5.3 billion

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 15, 2021

While the Michigan Economic Growth Authority has been suspended since 2011, the program still has an estimated $5.3 billion to pay out as tax credits to businesses over the coming decade.

Proposed legislation would make falsifying absentee ballot applications a felony in Michigan

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 1, 2020

Under current state law, providing false information on an absentee ballot application is only a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to 93 days in jail and a fine up to $500, but Michigan lawmakers are looking to increase the consequences of such an offense by making it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $1,000.

Michigan state budget director warns that budget shortfalls are going to be a problem

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 25, 2020

While federal stimulus dollars will help shore up some of the revenue losses Michigan is facing due to the economic crisis created by COVID-19 restrictions, State Budget Director Chris Kolb warned that there may still have to be some belt-tightening in the next budget as Michigan faces approximately $4 billion in upcoming revenue shortfalls.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Rice: Michigan students shouldn't be permitted to change schools in fall

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 20, 2020

Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice recently told the Michigan Senate that measures should be taken to prevent parents from moving their children to schools that offer an instruction model that they prefer.

Tweet by MDHHS employee nets suspension as Howell police chief calls for more severe consequences

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 1, 2020

An unnamed Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee who Tweeted recently that Howell should be the first city in Michigan to burn has received a 10-day suspension and may face additional charges.