News by Solange DeLisle | North Michigan News

Michigan becomes the first state to lower the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 4, 2021

Michigan has paved the way by lowering the age for residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to 50, according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.

Michiganders speak about changes to holiday plans as health experts warn of virus spread

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 25, 2020

During a year when families were encouraged to gather only within their own households, some people say the benefits of a Thanksgiving dinner together outweigh the potential risk of contracting COVID-19.

Chatfield 'disappointed' in Whitmer's politicized response to alleged kidnapping plot

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 14, 2020

The Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives called Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's response to a foiled plot to kidnap her a "missed opportunity" to not only have a unified message but to thank the law enforcement officers who stopped the plan before it was executed.

O'Malley wants to create stand-alone emergency management agency

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 17, 2020

Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann) is hoping to reform Michigan's emergency management through new legislation.

Cole asks for federal COVID-19 aid for northern Michigan to fund hazard pay

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 24, 2020

Rep. Triston Cole (R-Mancelona) once again asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make sure communities and law enforcement agencies in northern Michigan aren't forgotten when it comes to federal aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sen. Schmidt appointed to Return to Learn Advisory Council

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 22, 2020

Republican Sen. Wayne Schmidt is one of 25 people picked to find a way for Michigan's students to get back to learning in a traditional classroom safely come fall.