Tittabawassee River could be in flood stage until holiday
As of 10 p.m. on May 21, the Tittabawassee River level was under 30 feet and receding. About 11,000 people evacuated Midland and the surrounding...
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Governor attempts to safely reopen auto dealerships and retail businesses and sets other allowances in place
On May 21, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-96 to reopen retail businesses and auto dealerships by appointment statewide on May 26, as part of her MI Safe Start...
Governor extends executive order permitting early refills for up to 90-days’ supply of pharmaceuticals
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-93 extending her previous order which gives pharmacists increased operational capacity and expands access to prescriptions for Michiganders who need them. Executive...
Heavy rains spark record breaking flooding in Midland area
The Tittabawassee River is about 20 feet higher than it was just three days away and reached its historic high early on the morning of...
State agencies teaming up to help fill crucial food and agricultural job needs
The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Labor and Economic Opportunity are leading efforts to help fill critical food and agriculture jobs that...
Governor to soon reopen retail, restaurants and offices in Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regions
Photo: MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun On May 18, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-92, allowing for...
Governor Whitmer announces the Return to Learning Advisory Council
On May 15, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Return to Learning Advisory Council-via Executive Order 2020-88, formalizing a process for determining how...
Governor extends executive order to temporarily suspend evictions
On May 14, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-85, which temporarily extends protections for tenants and mobile home owners from being evicted from their...
Settlement announced in landmark Gary B. Literacy Case concerning Detroit schools
On May 14, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and plaintiffs in the Gary B. literacy case, initially filed against Governor Rick Snyder, signed a settlement agreement that...
Congress people secure additional support for workers in newest House coronavirus aid package
Photo: top row (l to r)-Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) bottom row (l to r): Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) and Congressman Tim...