MDHHS to allow expanded visitation in care facilities
LANSING, MICH. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has signed two epidemic orders that provide for expanded visitations at group facilities while also requiring precautions that protect public health. The orders allow expanded
Michigan COVID-19 case numbers for Tuesday, June 30
There have been 373 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 new COVID-19 deaths reported within the last day. Here are the numbers from the State of Michigan’s Coronavirus resource website: Total Confirmed Cases: 63,870 Total COVID-19 Deaths:
Governor Whitmer Releases MI Safe Schools Roadmap, Directs School Districts to Develop Return to School Plans
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap, a comprehensive document to help districts create local plans for in-person learning in the fall. The Roadmap outlines a number of safety protocols for schools to implement in each phase of the governor’s MI Safe Start
Gov. Whitmer extends executive orders regarding hearing notifications and youth work permits
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Orders 2020-140 and 2020-141, which extends policies lifting certain requirements of the application process for young Michiganders to obtain a work permit and allowing local governments to use alternative
UIA Adds to Leadership Team to Enhance Services, Prevent Imposter Fraud
LANSING, MICH. As Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency continues to process a record number of claims, today it announced additions to its leadership team adding capacity to improve customer service, data analytics, fraud, and systems. Jeffrey Frost has been
Portion of M-60 renamed for fallen Jackson soldier
The stretch of M-60 from Fairway Drive to Emerson Road in Jackson County will be renamed Sergeant Matthew R. Soper Memorial Highway. The proposal came from State Rep. Julie Alexander, which was approved by the House Transportation
MDHHS launches new COVID-19 test finder tool
LANSING, MICH. — MDHHS has launched a new online test finder tool at Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest with filters that allow users to find the closest testing sites that meet their needs. Using these new filters, Michiganders can easily locate test sites
Still Time to Support Michigan Small Businesses in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts Through MEDC Crowdfunding Program
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is reminding Michiganders that there is still time to support small businesses participating in the MI Local Biz community crowdfunding program. Launched in early June, more than 100 campaigns utilizing this crowdfunding
Governor Whitmer, Republican Leaders Announce Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Call on Congress for Additional Resources to Support Essential Services
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield released the following statement after reaching a bipartisan budget agreement, which includes adjustments to the fiscal year 2020 budget and allocation
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Orders Modifying Telehealth Options and Extending Protections for Migrant Agricultural Workers
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer yesterday signed Executive Order 2020-138 and Executive Order 2020-137 to increase access to healthcare through telehealth options and protect migrant agricultural workersliving in congregate housing from the risk of outbreaks. Executive