Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Yesterday, the U.S. reported 3.28 million vaccinations.  This is significant progress toward the President’s now doubled vaccination goal of 200 million shots in his first 100 days in office... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 4 Million Vaccines Administered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 29, 2021   Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 4 Million Vaccines Administered    LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist... continue reading.

March e-Newsletter now available

The March 2021 e-Newsletter is now available. Click Here

CDC Tips From Former Smokers® campaign returns for 10th year with new ads to help Michigan residents quit smoking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign is entering its 10th year with new ads that encourage people who smoke to quit. The... continue reading.

State of Michigan Officials Applaud American Rescue Plan for Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Michigan Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2021  Media Contact: Laura Hall, (517) 290-3779, halll17@michigan.gov  Consumer Hotline: 877-999-6442, Michigan.gov/HealthInsurance    State of Michigan Officials Applaud American Rescue Plan for Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Michigan Families   (LANSING, MICH) Michigan leaders are... continue reading.

More than 800,000 Michigan children who attend school virtually begin receiving food assistance this month; MDHHS program one of many during pandemic to ensure families can put food on table

Approximately 810,000 Michigan children whose access to school meals has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have begun to receive food assistance benefits. Read More

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan as One of the Few States in the Nation to Receive a Regional Community Vaccination Site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 12, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan as One of the Few States in the Nation to Receive a Regional Community Vaccination Site Michigan will get... continue reading.

VIDEO: Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Reflect on One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES   March 10, 2021     Contact: Press@michigan.gov       VIDEO: Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Reflect on One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan     LANSING, Mich. –  Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist released... continue reading.

Mayor Duggan connects healthy people with the city’s comeback

By Dennis Archambault In the body of Mayor Duggan’s remarks during his State of the City address on March 9, was comment that is one of the few times... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer signs supplemental funding to support COVID-19 recovery plan, additional work now needed to fully utilize federal aid

LANSING, Mich. — Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that supports the COVID-19 recovery plan she sent to the legislature in January. It includes key provisions of the governor’s MI COVID Recovery Plan, including a... continue reading.

Michigan Expanding Access to Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday

To help reach the state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bring a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and... continue reading.

Michigan’s food and agriculture workers encouraged to register to receive COVID-19 vaccine (Protect Michigan Commission)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2021 Contact: Angela Minicuci, aminicuci@martinwaymire.com, 248-765-0558 LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s food processing and agricultural workers are encouraged to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccination appointment... continue reading.