Jim Mishler

The state is reporting a notable bump in virus cases in the last three weeks. That includes 28 new outbreaks in manufacturing plants and at construction sites.

Michigan agricultural workers and those employed at food processing plants are now required to be tested for the COVID-19 virus.

Weather conditions for Michigan's Lower Peninsula have improved with most of the rain moving out of the area. But what’s been left behind is now taking a significant toll.

Nessel is filing a lawsuit in Detroit targeting Walgreens, and three other lesser recognized, but otherwise large medical supply companies. She is accusing all four with illegally distributing opioids without controls.

The state intends to inspect processing facilities twice per month to ensure vitamin E acetate and other potentially harmful additives aren’t being used.