Brian Calley

Michigan vaccinations rise again; masks in school urged

By DAVID EGGERTAugust 4, 2021 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's weekly number of people getting an initial COVID-19 shot rose for the third straight week after having consistently dropped for two months.

The increase coincided with the spread of the delta variant — the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet — and a $5 million state sweepstakes designed to incentivize vaccinations.

Schuette, Calley set for two GOP debates

StaffApril 13, 2018 GMT

Lansing – Bill Schuette, Brian Calley and other GOP gubernatorial primary candidates will participate in two televised debates in May and June, the Michigan Republican Party said Friday.

The GOP primary competitors have clashed over proposed debate schedules during the quickly combative race, and Calley's campaign says he is still pushing for more.

Calley signs bills to track opioid prescriptions

StaffDecember 27, 2017 GMT

Lansing — Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed a six-bill package Wednesday aimed at reducing opioid addiction by requiring doctors and the state to better track and control the flow of opioid-based prescription drugs.

Officials agree on Detroit-Canada bridge plan

By JEFF KAROUBJune 15, 2012 GMT

WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — A second international bridge will span the Detroit River at no cost to Michigan, U.S. and Canadian leaders announced Friday, hailing a project they said will create thousands of jobs and stimulate trade between the nations.