Jim Mishler
Scammers Trying To Sell Bogus COVID Vaccines
The HSI unit is working to disrupt and break apart fraudulent criminal networks through such methods as blocking websites used to promote scam products.
Predictions of Kilpatrick Release Falling Flat
A lot of people have been waiting patiently for disgraced former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to be released from prison. After all, a Detroit state legislator and his sister both claimed at the start of the month it would be happening any day.
Michigan Cities Want A State Bailout Over Lost Income Taxes
Some estimates are as high as $160 million that cities with income taxes may lose this year from people working at home.
Michigan Cherry Producers Go After New Markets
The Michigan-based Cherry Marketing Institute will be using a $125,000 grant from the federal government to target snack food manufacturers to include more cherries in their snack foods.
State Pulls Licenses and Issues Fines Over COVID-19 Issues
The public health order issued on Sunday the 15th set up new restrictions on dine-in seating at restaurants and bars. They were essentially shut down save for takeout service.
COVID-19 Creating A “Chilling Effect”
The MSU report says its survey of over 1,000 US households shows that Thanksgiving celebrations may be down as much as 59 percent this year.
Nestle Water Bottling In Michigan Wins Again – Critics Are Fuming
The most recent permit challenge came from the grassroots Michigan environmental protection group, Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
State Advances Septic Line COVID-19 Testing
The State of Michigan is getting serious about its work to trace the COVID-19 virus through septic lines. It is awarding close to $10 million to not quite two dozen project sites around the state.
State Beefs Up Virus Safety Enforcement This Week
The state is reporting a notable bump in virus cases in the last three weeks. That includes 28 new outbreaks in manufacturing plants and at construction sites.
Can The Governor Really Shut Down Line 5 On Her Own?
Enbridge vigorously disputes the Governors move in a clear indication this will be another long drawn-out skirmish in the war over energy and the environment.