COVID-19 risk and trend data provided on new online dashboard
A new, online dashboard launched May 26 visually illustrates COVID-19 risks and trends in Michigan, providing residents with important information about the pandemic status where...
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Governor signs Executive Order 2020-104 expanding COVID-19 testing opportunities
On May 26, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-104, which expands the types of medical personnel that can order a test, and creates a new category...
In response to COVID-19 emergency, additional food assistance benefits being distributed through May 31
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced May 26 approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access...
Michigan Department of Corrections completes testing of every prisoner in system
Image by Ichigo121212 from Pixabay Following the completion of testing prisoners at Michigan Reformatory in Ionia for COVID-19, the Michigan Department of Corrections has completed its goal of...
Governor extends Michigan’s Safer at Home order until June 12, along with temporary closure of gyms and theaters
On May 22, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-100 to extend Michigan’s Safer at Home order until June 12. The governor’s order also protects...
Michigan National Guard aids residents impacted by Midland flooding and continue COVID-19 response
On May 20, Michigan National Guard units from Bay City, Saginaw, Port Huron, and other nearby communities responded to a request from Michigan State Police...
Government officials call for action to help unemployed Michiganders who lost food assistance
34,000 Michiganders have lost food assistance after receiving federally backed unemployment insurance benefits. The House-passed Heroes Act includes an intended fix for this situation. On...
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...
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...