Shelby Review

MacDonald explains need for Senate Oversight Committee subpoena of election records

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 19, 2020

In the wake of recent controversy and accusations over the how elections were conducted in Michigan, the Legislature issued a subpoena to the Michigan Bureau of Elections for records regarding the elections process, a step that Sen. Michael MacDonald (R-Macomb Township) said is necessary.

McDonald's virtual town hall draws almost 3,000 Macomb County residents

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 10, 2020

A recent virtual town hall meeting with Sen. Michael McDonald (R-Macomb Township) drew in 2,774 Macomb County residents to discuss measures meant to ensure the safety and economic well-being of residents in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislature outlines local-level, data-driven approach to COVID-19 pandemic

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 4, 2020

Republican leaders in the Michigan Legislature recently addressed their plans for a path forward after the unconstitutional means by which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held emergency rule of the state, leaving Michigan residents without a clear set of guidelines for handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

Teachers' union says safety trumps privacy of COVID-19 patients

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 9, 2020

As battles continue to rage over the proper way to return Michigan’s students to school, even as schools reopen under a variety of plans, the state’s largest teachers' union is demanding that school districts have absolute transparency about any confirmed cases of COVID-19 that involve either students or staff during the school year.

Potential investment would bring huge commercial facility to former fairgrounds

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 3, 2020

The former Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit could have a new use in the near future, as the office of Mayor Mike Duggan may have struck a deal with Hillwood Investment Properties and the Detroit-based Sterling Group.

Wozniak introduces prescription drug legislation and medical reform package

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 28, 2020

Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Township) recently introduced legislation intended to help Michigan residents by addressing the increasing costs of prescription medications.

Lucido supports plan to allow districts to choose safest path for education

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 25, 2020

State Sen. Peter Lucido (R-Shelby Township) recently added his vote to those cast in favor of the "Return to Learn" plan, a bipartisan legislative effort to get Michigan children safely back to school while tailoring instructional approaches to the needs of local communities.

Farrington calls out UIA and Whitmer on handling of unemployment crisis

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 3, 2020

Rep. Diana Farrington (R-Utica) recently called for improvements in how the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) deals with claims and claimants to avoid the backlogs and unpaid claims that have characterized the COVID-19 financial crisis.

Farrington calls for better preparation after 'green ooze' incident

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 12, 2020

State Rep. Diana Farrington is calling for better preparation against future environmental threats after groundwater contaminated with hazardous chemicals – known as the "green ooze' – was discovered on the shoulder of I-696 in Madison Heights.