Music is in the air for front-line workers in Genesee County
Photo by Zachary Nelson on Unsplash The Flint Institute of Music will continue its spirit of community with its 30-year tradition of Music Around Town...
Month : July 2020
Governor Whitmer welcomes personal protective equipment donation from the Kingdom of Jordan
Photo by Tai’s Captures on Unsplash Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Kingdom of Jordan arrived in...
Recent graduate convinced she had COVID-19 before it was diagnosed in Michigan
Photo: Kimira Webster Written by Latisha Jones Kimira Webster is a class of 2020 graduate of the International Academy of Flint. Earlier this year in...
Michigan families urged to catch children up on needed vaccines
Fewer Michigan children are currently up to date on their routine vaccines because of postponed well-child visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Department of...
Genesee County receives $2.8 Million for rental assistance for Eviction Diversion Program
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recent Executive Order (2020-134) encourages landlords to take advantage of COVID-19 rental assistance rather than evicting tenants once the eviction moratorium ends....
Willful violation of statewide mask order to be misdemeanor subject to a $500 criminal penalty
Photo: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Chief Medical Executive and DHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun wearing masks On July 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020...
New rules to require health care professionals to undergo training to help reduce racial and other disparities in delivery of medical services
On July 9, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2020-7, which directs the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to begin developing rules that...
Whitmer announces historic investment in water assistance and extends water reconnection order through 2020
Photo by CDC on Unsplash On July 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer took strong steps to ensure working families in Michigan have access to clean water for...
Michigan Small Business Restart Program providing $100 million in grants to small businesses
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved on July 7 a $100 million program that will provide grants to small businesses around Michigan working to recover from...