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Mass vaccination site coming to Michigan, witness in Whitmer kidnap case arrested, harassment at Wayne State Published  President Biden set to announce mass vaccination site in Detroit The president is slated to announce plans for a new mass vaccination site in Michigan later on Friday. While the TCF Center has been the primary spot for vaccinating residents, Ford Field presents an opportunity to inoculate people in mass. Based on an estimate from the president the night before, every adult will eligible for a vaccine by the start of May, while Americans should expect some semblance of norma...

The Big Ten is winning when it comes to football and basketball, but failing basic economics. An overwhelming majority of large research institutions in the Big Ten and other schools in the geographic region are falling behind their peers in other regions — and it’s hurting all of us. During the last decade, Michigan held its own as the country’s second-largest academic research institution, according to data released in January by the National Science Foundation. But consider the declines. Wisconsin fell five spots to eighth; Pittsburgh and Minnesota fell four each to 15th and 17th; Pe...

Whiteford introduces plan to pump millions into adoption marketing Sentinel Staff LANSING — A budget proposal in the Michigan House of Representatives would provide $15 million in the state's fiscal year 2022 budget toward marketing alternatives to abortion.  Reps. Mary Whiteford, R-Casco Township, and Tom Albert, R-Lowell, introduced the proposal Tuesday, in House Bill 4189. Of the $15 million: $10 million would go toward marketing and informational materials on infant adoption as an alternative to abortion.  $3 million would go toward maternal navigator pilot programs across the state,...

gneese@mininggazette.com HOUGHTON — The Copper Country’s state legislators met with the Houghton County Board Friday morning to discuss COVID-19 restrictions and other issues in the county at a special meeting Friday. The meeting was the idea of State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, who answered questions from the board along with Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. McBroom had intended to meet with counties after taking office in 2019, he said, but had been delayed — first by legislative work surrounding mental health, then by COVID-19. McBroom said he hopes to hold the meetings quarterly. C...

Syndicated columnist It’s usually a day of celebration as the Michigan Legislature meets to begin the new year. Newly elected members bring their families to the event, and, while no first pitch is tossed out, for politicians, the day is their opening day, and there is usually an air of anticipation and dedication to do the people’s business. Only, this year, there will be none of that pomp and circumstance, and the air is polluted with political disagreements Thank you, COVID-19, for sucking the life out of this event, too. This year, along with flowers on their desks, there will be mas...