Bill to prohibit children being forced to receive COVID vaccine.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Republicans have advanced a bill that would prohibit state and local health officials from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 18. The concept is not under consideration in the state. But GOP lawmakers say they want to be proactive. Democrats call the bill headed to the House needless and note that if the COVID-19 vaccine was added to the list of immunizations children must have to attend school, Michigan allows for exemptions. About 58% of residents ages 16 and older have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.