State’s Chief Medical Executive makes standing recommendation on COVID-19 vaccines

LANSINGIn response to Gov.Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Directive to state agencies to ensure Michigan families can access COVID-19 vaccines, the state’s Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian has issued a Standing Recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Congressman Moolenaar meets with Netherlands’ Ambassador to America

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar met with Birgitta Tazelaar, the Dutch Ambassador to the United States. Their conversation covered areas of cooperation between the United States and the Netherlands, while recognizing the deep cultural and historical ties shared with West Michigan.

Court order protects SNAP recipients’ sensitive personal information

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel won an important preliminary victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance.

Pumpkin spice

The arrival of fall means two things: pumpkin spice in everything and jokes about pumpkin spice in everything. The flavor may have exploded in popularity during the last decade or so, but it’s been around much longer than that. This tin by the Frank Tea and Spice Co.

CMDHD hosting Save a Life Day to combat overdose deaths in Central Michigan

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) will host Save a Life Day on Thursday, Sept.25, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Island Park in Mt.Pleasant. This free event is part of a large effort across the United States to prevent overdoses and save lives.

Senator Peters introduces Brake for Kids Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.United States Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced the bipartisan Brake for Kids Act to increase public awareness about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus.“Parents need to know their kids are safe taking the bus to and from school,” said Senator Peters.

Gladwin EMS provider honored at Michigan Stars of Life ceremony

LANSINGThe life-saving work of 16 Michigan EMS providers from the Southeast areas were recognized Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the state Capitol by the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.