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...
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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...
State building now named after and African-American woman for the first time
On June 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-139 to rename the state-owned Lewis Cass Building in downtown Lansing to the “Elliott-Larsen Building,” honoring the...
Governor proposes additional police reforms for Michigan
Photo: Governor Gretchen Whitmer marches with protesters On June 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed additional police reform policies to help strengthen police-community relations and ensure...
Eviction Diversion Program to be available July 16 following temporary suspension of evictions
On June 26, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-134, extending the temporary suspension of evictions until July 15 and creating the Eviction Diversion Program,...
Flint to build trail connecting Flint River and Genesee Valley trails as part of statewide trail
A new, three-mile, paved trail in the city of Flint is one big step closer to being completed, thanks to a upcoming property acquisition by...
Governor Whitmer signs executive order allowing professional sports to return to action
Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-133 on June 25, which sets guidelines for the safe return of professional sports, without a...