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...
Category : Statewide News
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...
Executive order suspends youth work permit application requirements
On May 11, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-79, which lifts certain requirements of the application process for young Michiganders to obtain a work...
State issues contracts for technology integration and managing contact tracing volunteers
Photo: Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay As a next critical next step in its COVID-19 response, the state of Michigan has approved contracts to...
Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition to have artwork on display in U.S Capitol
Photo: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus,...
Governor Whitmer Extends Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, while reopening manufacturing
On May 7, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-77 to extend Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order. The governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order...
MDHHS receives $25 million from CARES Act to help aging residents
Nearly $25.3 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will help Michigan help its aging adults stay healthy and live...
Attorney general issues warning about websites selling coronavirus-related products that don’t arrive
On May 5, attorney general Dana Nessel issued an urgent consumer alert to notify Michiganders of another online retailer that is taking advantage of consumers...
Attorney general verifies executive orders still should be enforced
The Michigan Legislature’s failure to pass an extension of the state of emergency and disaster declared by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer caused confusion and frustration among law enforcement...
Michigan delegation members urge leadership to support school-based health centers
Featured photo: Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) School-based health centers (SBHCs) often provide medical services to low-income and economically disadvantaged students, allowing for health care equity...