October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan
Average of 146 Michigan infants die every year due to unsafe sleep LANSING, Mich. – With an average of 146 sleep-related infant deaths per year...
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Governor Whitmer announces $32 million investment to fight crime by funding police officer retention and recruitment
Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels Second pillar of $75 million MI Safe Communities framework would fund retention and recruitment programs for officers, expand professional development, training, and...
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to unveil new draft legislative district maps kicking off new phase of statewide public hearings
Opportunity still exists for Michiganders to help shape Michigan’s Federal and State political boundaries for next 10 years by phone, online and attending public hearings in...
Additional October emergency food assistance benefits related to pandemic to be issued
Photo by Greta Hoffman from Pexels LANSING, Mich. – All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in October in...
Improvements to Michigan’s Bridge Card system to cause temporary shutdown of system late Saturday, early Sunday
LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and...
Gov. Whitmer organizes new agency to improve services for older Michiganders
Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels The governor’s executive order promotes collaboration and delivers services more efficiently as state works to empower seniors with the choice to age...
Gov. Whitmer announces Transportation Economic Development Grants supporting 164 jobs in Genesee County and 168 jobs in Menominee County
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded two state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grants that will...
Weatherization program helps low-income Michiganders reduce heating bills
Gov. Whitmer proclaims October as Weatherization Month LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are raising awareness...
Gov. Whitmer announces two business expansions creating 424 jobs and generating $23 million of investment in Genesee County
Supply chain management provider NorthGate bringing up to 374 jobs to Burton, investing $13 million Auto supplier DAG Technology establishing new manufacturing facility in Grand Blanc Township, investing...
Prescription drugs covered by Medicaid Health Plans topic of Oct. 18 meeting
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels LANSING, Mich. – The public is invited to attend an Oct. 18 meeting regarding the list of prescription drugs covered under Michigan’s...