Governor Whitmer Creates the Student Recovery Advisory Council

Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2021-02, to create the Student Recovery Advisory Council of Michigan. As Michigan continues to work around the clock to eliminate COVID-19, the Student Recovery Council will provide guidance and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer to Provide Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES   February 4, 2020     Contact: Press@michigan.gov       Governor Whitmer to Provide Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response       LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Department of Health and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Applauds Biden Administration’s Bold Actions to Increase Vaccine Supply and Expand FEMA Reimbursement to States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Governor Whitmer Applauds Biden Administration’s Bold Actions to Increase Vaccine Supply and Expand FEMA Reimbursement to States  Biden Administration also approves 100 percent retroactive coverage through... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer: State has Administered Over One Million Vaccines, Making Michigan 7th in the Country

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the State of Michigan has administered over one million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, making us 7th in the country in vaccine distribution. The governor called... continue reading.

Some Michigan counties were more at risk for COVID-19 infections, deaths, study shows

The deck was already stacked against families where English is a second language, those who live in crowded conditions, and single parent families before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Read...

Fauci, Other Biden COVID-19 Advisers Tout ‘Really Encouraging’ Vaccine News

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday he welcomes the positive news about an additional COVID-19 vaccine announced in the past 24 hours, calling the results “really encouraging.” And he added... continue reading.

Protect Michigan Commission hosts first meeting, highlights state’s vaccine strategy

The Protect Michigan Commission, comprised of a diverse group of leaders from across the state charged with helping raise awareness about the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, hosted its... continue reading.

State updates MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program for restaurants to help protect customers and workers

The State of Michigan is expanding on the new MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program. Under the voluntary program, restaurants utilize a licensed HVAC contractor or engineer to inspect their ventilation... continue reading.

Agriculture Commission Approves Agricultural Management Practices

The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the proposed drafts of the 2021 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) at its January 20 meeting. The GAAMPs... continue reading.

State Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Opening Marketplace Special Enrollment Period and Making Medicaid More Accessible

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) applaud President Joe Biden’s decision to open... continue reading.

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Biden’s Push Against Housing Discrimination Must Go Beyond HUD, Researcher Says

The Biden administration says the federal government needs to do a better job of acknowledging the ways that communities of color are blocked from fair and equal access to... continue reading.