Kalamazoo Times

To some Michiganders, Whitmer's approach to COVID-19 pandemic leaves much to be desired

By Michael Pineda | Feb 10, 2021

For the past ten months, the state of Michigan has lived under varying states of lockdown that force well-intentioned residents to follow rules that may seem necessary to some but arbitrary to others.

Michigan attorney general joins bipartisan lawsuit against Facebook

By Michael Pineda | Feb 1, 2021

The social media giant Facebook has put on the defensive as Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a group of 48 attorney generals in a bipartisan lawsuit alleging illegal practices to develop a monopoly.

Reopening of indoor dining in Michigan appears up in the air despite February target date

By Michael Pineda | Jan 18, 2021

As COVID-19 cases soared in November, Michigan banned indoor dining; despite falling numbers, there appears to be some hesitation to provide relief to the restaurant industry.

Hall stresses the need for informed decisions on COVID-19 pandemic

By Michael Pineda | Nov 5, 2020

As another COVID-19 surge begins to spread its way throughout the United States, lessons are still being learned along with efforts to improve planning and response, particularly in Michigan.

Kalamazoo adjusts to stay-at-home order, hoping for the best

By Michael Pineda | Mar 30, 2020

Kalamazoo accepted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to "Stay Home, Stay Safe," hoping for the best, as it takes part in a statewide effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.