WSJM Morning News – 01/08/2021
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In this edition:
- There has been a threat made against the state Capitol in Lansing.
- Vice President Mike Pence defied President Donald Trump early yesterday morning as he affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s November victory.
- As the dust settles from Wednesday’s riots in Washington, there is still regular work Congress will have to do in the coming months.
- Michigan hospitals, local health departments, and Federally Qualified Health Centers are increasing the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the state.
- Michigan added 4,015 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday.
- The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has held its first meeting of 2021, laying the groundwork for the coming year and naming its officers.
- The joint venture between Spectrum Health Lakeland and Van’s Medical Equipment is ending after 12 years.
- The year of COVID-19 saw people buying a lot less clothes and a lot more booze.