Governor Whitmer Proposes MI Healthy Communities, a $1.4 Billion Plan to Expand Care for Families, Build up Facilities, and Invest in Local Public Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 14, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer Proposes MI Healthy Communities, a $1.4 Billion Plan to Expand Care for Families, Build up Facilities, and Invest in Local Public Health  Plan would leverage federal dollars to deliver critical care to Michiganders, invest in nursing homes, expand mental... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Secures $13 Million Grant for Rural Hospitals in Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 26, 2021   Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Gov. Whitmer Secures $13 Million Grant for Rural Hospitals in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) secured a... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Readying the State’s Vaccine Response to Deliver Booster Shots, Prioritizing Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 25, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov     Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Readying the State’s Vaccine Response to Deliver Booster Shots, Prioritizing Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities   LANSING, Mich. –... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer & Dr. Khaldun on Full FDA Approval of Michigan-Manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    August 23, 2021    Contact: press@michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer & Dr. Khaldun on Full FDA Approval of Michigan-Manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine    LANSING, Mich.—Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun issued the following statements after the FDA granted full... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expediting Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Michiganders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 13, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov      Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expediting Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Michiganders    LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued an executive directive to... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Calls on USDA to Support Farmers and Improve Supply Chain Resiliency to Combat Hunger

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 10, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov  Governor Whitmer Calls on USDA to Support Farmers and Improve Supply Chain Resiliency to Combat Hunger   Governor Whitmer asks that vertical farming facility construction be eligible under... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking August 8-14 as Health Center Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 10, 2021  Contact: press@michigan.gov     Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking August 8-14 as Health Center Week    Lansing, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation marking August 8-14 as... continue reading.

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Health Care Costs

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Health Care Costs AUGUST 10, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Vice President Harris Outlines How Build Back Better Lowers Health Care Costs, Announces 2.5 Million Americans Signed... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Announces 15 Michigan Cities, Villages and Townships Awarded MI Clean Water Plan Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 9, 2021  EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov    Gov. Whitmer Announces 15 Michigan Cities, Villages and Townships Awarded MI Clean Water Plan Grants    LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer today announced more than $2 million in grants were awarded recently under the... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer, DIFS Announce Support for Proposed Rule Changes That Will Expand Health Coverage Availability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Laura Hall, (517) 290-3779, halll17@michigan.gov  Consumer Hotline: 877-999-6442, Michigan.gov/DIFScomplaints Governor Whitmer, DIFS Announce Support for Proposed Rule Changes That Will Expand Health Coverage Availability  LANSING, MICH – The State of Michigan has submitted comments to the... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Grocery Store in North Flint to Provide Healthy Food Options to Area Residents, Create Economic Growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   July 27, 2021   Contact: achtenbergk@michigan.org   Gov. Whitmer Announces New Grocery Store in North Flint to Provide Healthy Food Options to Area Residents, Create Economic Growth New grocery store on... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Sends Letters of Gratitude to Small Businesses Who Stepped Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   July 23, 2021   Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Governor Whitmer Sends Letters of Gratitude to Small Businesses Who Stepped Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic   LANSING, Mich. – This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent letters... continue reading.