Two Democrats familiar with the search told CNN on Thursday that Whitmer remains in serious controversy. Whitmer’s name was withdrawn from some lists of leading candidates over the summer, but Biden has always found them impressive, officials said, and he has continued to build their relationship. Another Democrat familiar with …
Read More »Michigan went from ‘high’ to ‘medium’ risk of coronavirus outbreak, data says
In just over a week, Michigan’s risk of a coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has gone from a “high” risk level to a “medium” risk level by Covid Act Now. The Covid Act Now group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders is identifying each state’s level of risk for …
Read More »Norwegian flag removed from the inn after being mistaken for a Confederate flag
A Michigan couple lowered a Norwegian flag from outside their bed and breakfast because it was regularly mistaken for a symbol of the Confederacy. Greg and Kjersten Offenecker, owners of The Nordic Pineapple in St. Johns, said they removed the Norwegian flag and an American flag placed outside their Civil …
Read More »Barr criticized federal agents who unleashed BLM activists but not ‘white men with swastikas’ who threaten to kill the governor
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal demanded that Attorney General William Barr respond to why the administration deployed federal officials to attack the Black Lives Matter protests, but did not respond to …
Read More »Michigan confirms first 2020 case of a rare ‘polio-like’ disease in a Macomb County child
DETROIT – Michigan has confirmed its first case of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 2020, a rare condition that attacks the nervous system, specifically in children. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed the first case in a child in Macomb County. Two other possible cases are …
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