Joey Garrison and Dave BoucherThe TennesseanNASHVILLE — Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn's online video announcing her campaign for U.S. Senate has been blocked in any Twitter advertisements after the social media company objected to a line that Blackburn's campaign announced Twitter's decision on Monday after a representative of Twitter informed her campaign that the line "had been deemed an inflammatory statement that is likely to evoke a strong negative reaction." The language violates Twitter's policy for advertisements, the company said. "If this is omitted...…Joey Garrison and Dave BoucherThe TennesseanNASHVILLE — Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn's online video announcing her campaign for U.S. Senate has been blocked in any Twitter advertisements after the social media company objected to a line that Blackburn's campaign announced Twitter's decision on Monday after a representative of Twitter informed her campaign that the line "had been deemed an inflammatory statement that is likely to evoke a strong negative reaction." The language violates Twitter's policy for advertisements, the company said. "If this is omitted...WW…

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8:00 AM on Apr 17, 2020 CDTAnxiety about the coronavirus pandemic and an inability to pay bills are among factors driving more Texans to seek crisis mental health services, state and private organizations say.On March 31, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission launched a hotline specifically for those struggling with depression or other mental health issues related to the pandemic. By Tuesday, commission spokeswoman Danielle Pestrikoff said, workers had answered nearly 1,300 calls, the majority from people seeking emotional support.The department’s mental health and substance use...…8:00 AM on Apr 17, 2020 CDTAnxiety about the coronavirus pandemic and an inability to pay bills are among factors driving more Texans to seek crisis mental health services, state and private organizations say.On March 31, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission launched a hotline specifically for those struggling with depression or other mental health issues related to the pandemic. By Tuesday, commission spokeswoman Danielle Pestrikoff said, workers had answered nearly 1,300 calls, the majority from people seeking emotional support.The department’s mental health and substance use...WW…

Detroit Free Press Michigan is ready to buy 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine , Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday, a move she says would help the state . It comes as county health departments and hospital systems of COVID-19 vaccines has kept them from getting shots into arms.More:More:The request coincides with the for the vaccine against the disease caused by the coronavirus. Although any Michigander 65 and older — along with teachers, police officers and many more first responders — are eligible to receive the vaccine, a litany of challenges at every level of...…Detroit Free Press Michigan is ready to buy 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine , Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday, a move she says would help the state . It comes as county health departments and hospital systems of COVID-19 vaccines has kept them from getting shots into arms.More:More:The request coincides with the for the vaccine against the disease caused by the coronavirus. Although any Michigander 65 and older — along with teachers, police officers and many more first responders — are eligible to receive the vaccine, a litany of challenges at every level of...WW…

Detroit Free Press The Michigan Supreme Court issued a split decision late Friday that ruled against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a battle over her power to extend emergency declarations used to mandate COVID-19 restrictions over the last five months. The court's opinion throws into question dozens of orders issued by Whitmer related to the coronavirus pandemic, appearing to void them. At the same time, however, since the decision came as a response to questions submitted to the court by a federal judge — and not as part of a state case before it — it wasn't immediately clear...…Detroit Free Press The Michigan Supreme Court issued a split decision late Friday that ruled against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a battle over her power to extend emergency declarations used to mandate COVID-19 restrictions over the last five months. The court's opinion throws into question dozens of orders issued by Whitmer related to the coronavirus pandemic, appearing to void them. At the same time, however, since the decision came as a response to questions submitted to the court by a federal judge — and not as part of a state case before it — it wasn't immediately clear...WW…

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Detroit Free Press People should not expect election results the moment the polls close on Tuesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned during a Wednesday news conference. The unprecedented large participation in mail-in voting amidst the coronavirus pandemic and a state law that mandates when these ballots can be counted means final vote tallies may not be ready for days. "It very well may take several more days to get the final total for all of the elections," Benson said during a virtual news conference. "It's going to take more time, unless something...…Detroit Free Press People should not expect election results the moment the polls close on Tuesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned during a Wednesday news conference. The unprecedented large participation in mail-in voting amidst the coronavirus pandemic and a state law that mandates when these ballots can be counted means final vote tallies may not be ready for days. "It very well may take several more days to get the final total for all of the elections," Benson said during a virtual news conference. "It's going to take more time, unless something...WW…

Detroit Free Press Are you one of the roughly million Michiganders who have already voted by mail this year, but unsure whether your local clerk received your ballot? There are several quick and effective ways to verify your ballot has been received before the polls close on Election Day. And even if it hasn't arrived at the clerk's office yet, you still have options. More:More:You sure can! The Michigan Secretary of State's Office has a website that allows voters to see whether they are registered, review a sample ballot, verify their polling place and to track absentee...…Detroit Free Press Are you one of the roughly million Michiganders who have already voted by mail this year, but unsure whether your local clerk received your ballot? There are several quick and effective ways to verify your ballot has been received before the polls close on Election Day. And even if it hasn't arrived at the clerk's office yet, you still have options. More:More:You sure can! The Michigan Secretary of State's Office has a website that allows voters to see whether they are registered, review a sample ballot, verify their polling place and to track absentee...WW…

Detroit Free Press Eric Stewart knew he had traffic tickets and that he could not pay them. But he did not learn his driver's license was suspended for failing to pay those tickets until an officer pulled him over.  Stewart lost his license in 2012. Over the years, he would miss out on seeing family and friends, and could not hold down steady employment. He was always afraid to drive anywhere for fear he would be jailed. He did not get his license reinstated until November, thanks to the help of Geoff Leonard, an attorney with the Detroit Justice...…Detroit Free Press Eric Stewart knew he had traffic tickets and that he could not pay them. But he did not learn his driver's license was suspended for failing to pay those tickets until an officer pulled him over.  Stewart lost his license in 2012. Over the years, he would miss out on seeing family and friends, and could not hold down steady employment. He was always afraid to drive anywhere for fear he would be jailed. He did not get his license reinstated until November, thanks to the help of Geoff Leonard, an attorney with the Detroit Justice...WW…

Detroit Free Press LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that Michigan movie theaters, closed since March, can reopen Oct. 9.Also reopening on that date: other indoor theaters, performance venues, ice rinks, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers, indoor climbing facilities, trampoline parks, and more. The new order also eases capacity restrictions for indoor gatherings, allowing for more weddings and large banquets as temperatures cool. And it will allow larger funeral gatherings.Depending on the size of the venue, the order allows gatherings of up to 500 people...…Detroit Free Press LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that Michigan movie theaters, closed since March, can reopen Oct. 9.Also reopening on that date: other indoor theaters, performance venues, ice rinks, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers, indoor climbing facilities, trampoline parks, and more. The new order also eases capacity restrictions for indoor gatherings, allowing for more weddings and large banquets as temperatures cool. And it will allow larger funeral gatherings.Depending on the size of the venue, the order allows gatherings of up to 500 people...WW…