Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Politicians playing politics with a critical fuel pipeline
Nov. 13, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION Democrats threaten to send winter shivers through Michigan By: Jason Hayes Midland, Mich. Winter is coming, and President Biden may soon make Michigan’s hardest season even more painful. The White House is reportedly studying the consequences of shutting down
CDC School Mask Guidelines Roil Parents
Aug. 7, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth-Canton Education Association (PCEA) is the teachers union that represents the over 1,100 teachers and 16,000 students of the Plymouth Canton Community Schools. They are affiliated with the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. Says Monica Merritt P-CCS
Whitmer’s unconstitutional emergency powers law repealed
Jul. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News 1945 law meant for urban riots proved a threat to separation of powers –Petition initiative received more than 500,000 signatures in support OPINION By: Michael Van Beek Responding to a citizen-led initiative, the Michigan Legislature recently repealed
Power outages – flooded streets after storm
Jun. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News UPDATED Once again on Tuesday Plymouth area residents were without power when an afternoon rainstorm wiped out service to an estimated 50,000 DTE Energy customers. Plymouth and Plymouth Township in particular has suffered numerous distribution-related outages and repeatedly lost power in
City vows – No more liquor licenses
Jun. 15, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News In a surprise move, Plymouth City Commission has approved a resolution to cap the number of allowable liquor licenses in Plymouth. A brief summary of their June 7 meeting stated: “The City Commission approved many liquor license renewals and approved a
For most people, Coronavirus presents similar risks as car accidents
Jun. 9, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION Most Michiganders were more likely to die in a car crash than from COVID-19 in 2020 “For younger populations, car crashes were more deadly than COVID-19” By: Michael Van Beek It is well known that COVID-19 is significantly
Mask confusion and the unpatriotic
May 20, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION Conflicting U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines have created mass confusion and caught state officials, health workers, office managers, business owners and generally everyone off-guard. The new guidance, at least in Michigan, is contrary to the
Whitmer’s new focus – to get more people vaccinated
Apr. 30, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Gov. Gretchen Whtimer announced this week she is loosening emergency orders based on resident’s willingness to get vaccinated. Whitmer’s latest approach to her COVID regulations now ties her restrictions to incentivized vaccine participation, rather than rigid mandates. Reaching the plan’s ultimate vaccination
Lawmakers shouldn’t waste millions on advertising
Apr. 29, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION The Pure Michigan COVID-19 Virus: Why invite it for a visit? “…And too many people are considering traveling and I’m reiterating: please don’t” By: Michael D. LaFaive The state of Michigan has recommended that its citizens do
Whitmer’s COVID-19 restrictions-when will they end?
Apr. 20, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION Michigan Bureaucrats Want Permanent COVID Regulations “Rules turn businesses into mask police” By: Michael Van Beek Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just extended emergency COVID-19 rules that all Michigan employers must follow. Among other things, they require businesses to conduct