News by Elle Johnson | Livingston Today

After Mackinac Center files FOIA, state releases documents on complaints

By Elle Johnson | Jan 19, 2021

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has released complaints about businesses that are suspected to be violating executive orders after a settlement with the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation.“Michigan's public records law exists so people can see what their government is doing and hold them accountable,” Jarrett Skorup, director of marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center, said in a press release from the center.

Berman works with Legislature on 'Return to Learn' back-to-school plan

By Elle Johnson | Aug 25, 2020

As the upcoming school year nears, Rep. Ryan Berman (R-Commerce Township) is working with the Michigan Legislature to help get students back to in-person learning in a safe manner.

Huron Valley Schools adopt hybrid plan for upcoming school year

By Elle Johnson | Aug 24, 2020

A hybrid plan has been approved for the upcoming school year by the Huron Valley Schools district.

Bollin: schools, colleges and local governments to remain funded

By Elle Johnson | Jul 6, 2020

Under a bipartisan bill, Michigan will protect funding for local governments and schools, said Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, according to Michigan House Republicans.

Michigan reps encourage residents to share stories on MI COVID Story

By Elle Johnson | Jun 10, 2020

Michigan Reps. Hank Vaupel (R-Fowlerville) and Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) are asking state residents to share their COVID-19 stories on a new website, MI COVID Story.

Michigan small businesses waiting on federal relief

By Elle Johnson | May 5, 2020

Many small businesses in Michigan are still waiting on federal relief loans to pay their employees during the pandemic.

Theis supports 23-day state of emergency extension

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

Sen. Lana Theis voiced her support for a 23-day extension to Michigan's state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economist believes Michigan consumers shouldn't complain about price gouging

By Elle Johnson | Apr 1, 2020

A complaint about government-imposed price controls that result in shelves emptying more quickly during an emergency has led an American economist, speaker and author to explain how grocery stores are affected by price controls in a time of crisis.