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Important information about drive-through testing in Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County)
April 6th, 20200 DETROIT - To ensure that all residents have access to COVID-19 testing, the Coronavirus Community Care Network has opened a drive-thru testing site at the Joe Dumars...
Whitmer announces FEMA help on the way to tri-county hospitals, says “stay home” order likely extended
April 6th, 20200 LANSING - On Monday, Governor Whitmer warned of shortage in major hospitals in Michigan amid a week of increasing COVID-19 cases in the state and said the state is now...
Highest number of employment claims in U.S. history filed as coronavirus cases, deaths continue to rise
April 3rd, 20200 The United States reported more than 265,000 cases of coronavirus along with more than 6,700 coronavirus-related deaths on Friday afternoon , as the number of global......
In the face of pandemic, profits are protected, “essential” workers have no recourse
April 3rd, 20200 DEARBORN — A strange yet familiar scene plays out at grocery stores in Dearborn on most days, one that has been commonplace since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the...
Dearborn-based 3D printing company steps up to fulfill demand for COVID-19 testing swabs
April 3rd, 20200 DEARBORN — Al Siblani, the owner of the 3D printer and liquid manufacturer EnvisionTEC in Dearborn, has recently stepped up to contribute to the battle against......
Dearborn and Crestwood School Districts respond to school building closure order
April 3rd, 20200 Dearborn/Dearborn Heights — Superintendents from Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) and the Crestwood School District responded on Thursday to Governor Whitmer’s latest...
Emergency order issued for Michigan residents: Follow COVID-19 social distancing orders or face fines up to $1,000
April 2nd, 20200 LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order on Thursday that sets a civil fine of up to $1,000 for violating orders......
Coronavirus: Can business owners that are forced to close or limit operations recover their income losses?
April 2nd, 20200 By Rabih Hamawi, JD Over the past week, I have received many calls from business owners asking if they may recover business income losses because they have been...
Whitmer signs executive order suspending face-to-face learning at K-12 schools for remainder of school year
April 2nd, 20200 LANSING — Today Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-35, which orders all K-12 school buildings to close for the remainder of the school year — unless......
60 and older in the time of COVID-19? Read on
April 1st, 20200 By Jennifer Leach I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old”, they think of someone about 10 years older...
Men lag behind women in following social distancing measures according to new Michigan-based survey
April 1st, 20200 ANN ARBOR — A survey released this past Friday has found that men are less likely to follow social distancing guidelines and orders compared to women, according to......
Ford partners with General Electric to produce 50,000 ventilators in 100 days
March 31st, 20200 DETROIT — Ford Motor Company is partnering with General Electric to produce 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help with the fight against coronavirus...
FDA authorizes use of new two-minute test kit for coronavirus
March 31st, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of Bodysphere Inc’s test that can detect the coronavirus in nearly......
Community mourns the loss of Isaac Robinson, a fearless advocate and friend
March 31st, 20200 DEARBORN — State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) passed away from a suspected coronavirus infection on Sunday morning at a Detroit hospital. Robinson was beloved and...
Trump grants Whitmer’s request for use of National Guard for aid
March 30th, 20200 LANSING — On Monday, President Trump authorized the use of National Guard members under Title 32, United States Code, section 502(f), granting Governor Whitmer’s......
Benefits increased for all unemployed workers, self-employed and low-wage workers now covered
March 30th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan has increased its unemployment benefits for all unemployed workers by a set amount of $600 a week for up to four months. The change applies to...
Trump approves Whitmer’s request for major disaster declaration, state secures more masks
March 28th, 20200 LANSING - President Trump has approved Governor Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in Michigan. The declaration means that Michigan is now......
Governor Whitmer signs executive order changing city, state income tax filing deadlines to July 2020
March 28th, 20200 LANSING – Governor Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-26 which pushes all April 2020 state and city income tax filing deadlines in Michigan to July, as a part of...
Unemployment filing in Michigan to be scheduled by name
March 28th, 20201 LANSING - Due to an overwhelming increase in claims, resulting in heavy website and telephone traffic during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance......
Nessel provides guidance on executive order violations, investigates price-gouging, informs employees of their rights
March 26th, 20200 LANSING — On Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel provided guidelines on how to report and file complaints about individuals and businesses that aren’t...
DHS extends REAL ID enforcement deadline to next year
March 26th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as directed by President Trump, has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline to 12 months beyond......
Whitmer urges Michiganders to do their part, requests federal disaster declaration
March 26th, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer gave a further COVID-19 related update this week from her offices in the state’s capital, this time focusing on the urgent need for...
As claims skyrocket, unemployment agency gives update, asks for patience
March 25th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today acknowledged the high call volumes and increased traffic on its claims website, as an unprecedented......
