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.

AG Nessel Joins Advocacy Groups in Seeking Additional Relief for Consumers Energy’s Low-Income Customers

In an effort to secure additional financial relief for customers of Consumers Energy Co., Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and several ratepayer advocacy groups are asking the Michigan Public... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Announces Task Force Report and Recommendations to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

Today, Governor Whitmer announced that the Prescription Drug Task Force she announced during her 2020 State of the State address has released their report and recommendations. Housed within the... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS highlight state’s successes in helping families gain greater access to food; Priority becomes even more important due to COVID-19

While keeping Michiganders safe from COVID-19 has been Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s No. 1 priority over the past 10 months, successes in ensuring state residents can feed their families during... continue reading.