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U-M To Incoming Students: Quit Your Job 14 Days Before You Return To Campus

The University of Michigan is telling its students that they must quit their jobs before returning to campus. The university also announced that the fall term will begin with in-person classes on Aug. 31.

In a planning document, U-M told students various things they must do for 14 days before they come back.

“Staying home and avoiding contact with others outside of your home. Do not go to work, school or social gatherings,” U-M stated.

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Dance Studio Latest Victim Of Governor’s Lockdowns

‘I am officially announcing the permanent closure of my studio’

The Ravenna Dance Factory, a professional dance studio in Ravenna, Michigan, has announced it is closing for good, thanks to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s most recent executive order.

The Muskegon County business posted on its Facebook page: “Previous Orders have been vague, confusing and open to interpretation; this particular document is clear and direct with regard to dance studios and indoor dance activities. Unfortunately, the studio will be shutting down starting tomorrow, Monday August 3, as these types of businesses must be 'closed to the public for entry, use and/or occupancy.’”

The post continued: “Additionally, it is also with VERY heavy heart that I am officially announcing the permanent closure of the studio. My heart is broken, and I'm sure this will be just as upsetting for the dancers. ... Sadly, with the tightening of restrictions and my steadily decreasing number of students, the closure is inevitable.”

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Michigan No. 7 In US In Permanent Restaurant Closures

Michigan has experienced the seventh highest number of permanent restaurant closures in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Between March 1 through July 10, 569 Michigan restaurants closed their doors forever.

Here are the states that have seen the most restaurants closed:

1. California 2,272

2. Texas 1,342

3. New York 1,323

4. Florida 1,021

5. Illinois 721

6. Pennsylvania 570

7. Michigan 569

From March to April of this year, jobs in Michigan's food services and drinking places industry fell from 315,300 to 145,000, a loss of 170,300 jobs, or 54%. As of June, the industry was back to 216,200 jobs.

Michigan Capitol Confidential is the news source produced by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michigan Capitol Confidential reports with a free-market news perspective.