Morning Briefing

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022

In today's newsletter, the state issues an advisory about E. coli as cases jump in parts of Michigan, Tudor Dixon taps former House Rep. Shane Hernandez as lieutenant pick, and a new winter forecast from NOAA.

Let's talk Big Ten.

My love for sports comes from the snacks, tailgate outfits, and community that game day brings. I can’t talk numbers and stats, but a topic I will absolutely dive too deep into: team uniforms.

And I have to say, I completely agree with our sports writer Ryan Zuke and his ranking of the Big Ten’s football uniforms. Especially his take on the Spartan’s neon alternatives - hopefully retired.

If you’re interested in more rankings, here’s our take on the Big Ten stadiums and their quarterbacks.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

The Emerald Isle ferry leaves Charlevoix for Beaver Island (Garret Ellison | MLive). Read about the new $17.5M Beaver Island ferry to be built here.

State issues advisory about E. coli as cases jump in parts of Michigan

Be aware: State health leaders are advising the public to practice food safety and wash hands because of a jump in E. coli cases in parts of Michigan.

Sicknesses: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services staff said there are 43 confirmed cases of E. coli illness in Michigan linked to a specific strain, O157.

Investigations: State health analysts are investigating if the outbreak is tied to Wendy's restaurant food. More than 55% of people with confirmed cases reported eating at a Wendy's restaurant.

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Tudor Dixon taps former House Rep. Shane Hernandez as lieutenant governor pick

Selection: Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon has named Shane Hernandez, a former Republican House lawmaker, as her choice for lieutenant governor.

Election results final: Michigan’s top election board officially certified the results of the Aug. 2 primary election. State elections director Jonathan Brater said around 2.1 million voters participated in the election and “slightly over half” voted absentee.

Also on the ballot: Michigan voters will see on their ballots this November a proposal to change lawmaker term limits and require financial disclosures for the highest state officials.

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Expanding Michigan’s tuition free college program could be the answer for pandemic learning loss.

A solution? Michigan lawmakers and stakeholders are hoping a pair of bipartisan bills to improve a statewide tuition-free college program could lead to a better job market and close the learning gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

4-year degrees at community college? A House Republican lawmaker is seeking clarity from the Department of Attorney General on whether community colleges without governing boards have the authority to issue bachelor’s degrees under the Michigan Constitution.

More in public interest:A lawsuit is asking that Michigan counties repay the money they made from the sale of tax foreclosed properties over and above what was owed.

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What does the Inflation Reduction Act do for Michigan?

What the bill aims to do: The roughly $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act includes a plan to cap prescription drug costs for seniors, lower costs for people purchasing private health insurance and invest billions into fighting climate change.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said: "The bill will also surge clean energy production, lowering gas prices, reducing our reliance on foreign oil, and creating millions of manufacturing and energy jobs along the way. Getting this done will fight climate change and protect our precious natural resources — including our Great Lakes."

Michigan's impact: Here are some ways the White House expects Michigan to be impacted by the federal law.

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New winter forecast from NOAA says better have a snowblower, especially Ann Arbor, Detroit

NOAA says more snow this year: La Niña is when a large area of the Pacific Ocean surface waters are cooler than long-term normals. Due to this, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the precipitation forecast for parts of Michigan could be above normal this winter.

But first, fall: In case you missed it, NOAA expects Michigan and the Great Lakes to have a slightly increased probability of warmer than normal temperatures for this upcoming fall season.

Focusing on the now: We’ve had some awesome sunrises and sunsets the past week here in Michigan. There are a few good reasons why Michigan August skies become spectacular at the beginning and end of our days.

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You're all caught up.

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Have a great week!

— Jamie Rewerts

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