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...
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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...
Opportunities exists to share your COVID-19 story with the Flint Courier News
Have you or someone you care about been infected with COVID-19 or affected by it? Would you like to share your story with the Flint...
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...
Free COVID-19 testing for Flint residents returns to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Free COVID-19 testing will return on July 9-10 to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church through the continued partnership of state, county and local entities. Testing at...
GST Michigan Works! is working to reduce unemployment with their summer training and employment program (STEP)
The state of Michigan has an unemployment rate worse than the “great recession.” With looming reports confirming Genesee County as having the highest unemployment rates...