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Benson confident in state’s election integrity, urges early voting

September 16th, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer took time to discuss the upcoming Nov. 3 general elections at her weekly COVID-19 live address from Lansing on Wednesday. Joining her were the state’s health chief, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Benson appeared confident in the state’s ability to get through a...

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Sale closes for first $800 million in bonds to rebuild Michigan freeways

September 10th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced on Thursday that it has closed on an $800 million bond issue that marks the first installment in Governor Whitmer’s $3.5 billion Rebuilding Michigan program. The bonds will cover the cost of rebuilding some of Michigan’s most highly traveled...

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Unemployed Michigan workers to receive $300 payments over next week to 10 days

September 10th, 20200 LANSING — The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced it has started processing payments for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) for eligible Michiganders. Due to the large volume of payments to be processed, the UIA says workers will begin receiving LWA payments over the next week to 10 days. Michigan applied to the Federal...

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Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan “Return to Learn” legislation for school districts

August 20th, 20200 LANSING — On Thursday, Governor Whitmer signed the bipartisan “Return to Learn” bills she and legislative leaders agreed upon on last Friday. The package of bills has new, more flexible instructional requirements for school districts for the 2020-2021 school year. It also provides significant financial security to...

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$600 million preliminary settlement reached for Flint water lawsuits

August 20th, 20200 FLINT — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Thursday that a preliminary agreement in the Flint water-related civil lawsuits has been reached, offering a state of Michigan-backed settlement of $600 million to parties who claim they were affected by the Flint water crisis. The settlement has been agreed to by state...

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13 commissioners selected to redraw election districts statewide

August 17th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced on Monday the final selection of 13 commissioners for the state’s first ever Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commissioners were randomly selected by an independent accounting firm, Rehman LLC, from a final pool of 180...

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Dearborn School Board to discuss three options for a return to school

July 30th, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn School Board of Education will be conducting a special study session on August 6 at 1 p.m. to discuss the three possible options recommended by the district's Reopen Committee for a return to school. The meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette. Indoor gatherings in Michigan...

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Whitmer to provide COVID-19 update as cases continue to rise

July 28th, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer is set to give an update on COVID-19 at 2 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, as cases continue to rise in the state. Whitmer will be joined by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. Monday saw 488 confirmed cases with five deaths, bringing up the total...

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Businesses can deny unmasked customers entry while complying with disability laws

July 18th, 20200 DEARBORN — Governor Whitmer’s signed a new mask order on Friday to clarify how certain people did not have to wear masks in side of a store or public indoor space. This includes people who cannot medically tolerate a mask. The clarification may actually add to the confusion of dealing with customers that businesses face during...

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Some people are exempt from wearing a mask, Whitmer offers clarification

July 17th, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed an additional order that clarifies businesses may not assume an unmasked customer cannot medically tolerate a face covering, though they can accept a customer’s verbal explanation that they fall within a specified exception and do not have to. It also requires public safety officers to wear a...

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As Michigan sees COVID-19 positivity rates are creep up, Whitmer maintains authority

July 14th, 20200 LANSING — In an another indication this month that Lansing grows concerned over the rates and spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, Governor Whitmer announced on Wednesday she will be extending both the state of emergency and the state of disaster. “Over the past three weeks … our progress in suppressing the pandemic has...

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As cases rise over the week, Whitmer warns of stricter mask laws, dialing-back reopening

July 10th, 20200 LANSING — At a Thursday live address, Governor Whitmer warned that some residents may not understand the severity of the situation as the state saw mask-less holiday weekend crowds and a sure uptick in cases over the week. “Over the past week, we have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Michigan and over the holiday weekend, we...

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Wayne County and other Michigan communities get small business COVID-19 recovery grants

July 7th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County and many other communities across Michigan will receive grants for small businesses that are trying to reopen and recover from impacts of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. $50 million in grants to be awarded to Wayne County small businesses Wayne County will allocate up to $50 million in CARES Act...

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Nessel says DeVos tried to unfairly reroute pandemic funds to private schools, takes legal action

July 7th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other state attorneys general are taking legal action against a rule issued by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that they say unfairly diverts federal pandemic relief funds to private schools. Nessel and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra are leading a coalition...

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State says indoor bar service closure is due to COVID-19 “super-spreader” events linked to bars

July 1st, 20200 LANSING — In an act to curb upticks in new cases across Michigan, and perhaps reprimand careless bar goers, Governor Whitmer announced on Wednesday that she will be closing down indoor bar services through most of lower Michigan. Bars will be able to serve customers outdoors and will be able to offer cocktails-to-go. The Upper...

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Whitmer signs bill extending expiration of driver’s licenses, state ID cards, vehicle registrations to Sept. 30

July 1st, 20200 LANSING — On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bills 876-878, which makes into law her previous executive orders, further extending the renewal dates for driver’s licenses, CDLs, state ID cards and vehicle registrations. Those with driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations expiring after March 1 have until Sept. 30 to...

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200 semifinalists selected for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

June 25th, 20200 LANSING — On Wednesday, 200 semifinalists for Michigan’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission were randomly selected in a live broadcasted event by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). The random selection was performed by Rehmann LLC, an independent accounting firm hired through a public bidding process to...

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A deeper look into the new Michigan auto insurance law

June 11th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan’s new auto insurance law will go into effect for policies that issue or renew after July 1. A landmark piece of bi-partisan legislation, the new law aims to bring down the overwhelming costs drivers in Michigan have had to pay to stay insured. Simply put, the law lets drivers choose their level of medical...

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New poll shows Michigan voters rank fixing roads and infrastructure as top priority after COVID-19 economic recovery

June 9th, 20200 LANSING — A new poll by EPIC-MRA found that Michiganders overwhelmingly want roads and other infrastructure fixed after the state has recovered economically from COVID-19. Roads and infrastructure were a central theme for the Whitmer administration and the state legislature up until the economic decimation caused by the...

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Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission draws more than 6,000 applications

June 4th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) processed more than 6,000 applications for the state’s new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission by June 1, the last day to notarize and submit an application. The application process began in October of last year, when the state outlined the application process. The...

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Whitmer rescinds stay home order, reopens more businesses

June 1st, 20200 LANSING — On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed another executive order, this time rescinding her previous "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order and moving the entire state to phase four of her MI Safe Start Plan. This is big news for businesses in Michigan, like restaurants, though close contact businesses like gyms and hair salons will...

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Michigan COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline, testing expanded

May 26th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan announced a new online tool that displays data, in graphical form, for COVID-19 cases, deaths and tests by economic region. The state said the website, https://www.mistartmap.info, shows regional trends, providing a snapshot of how much of the virus is in a community and whether it is increasing or...

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Michigan claims court sides with governor in state of emergency lawsuit

May 21st, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer has won the legal dispute brought up by the state's Republican legislature over her extension of the state of emergency declaration. On Thursday, Lansing announced that the Court of Claims has ruled in favor of Whitmer's decision to extend the declaration without legislative approval. The GOP-led...

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Options available for those needing help with utilities during COVID-19, state announces additional funding

May 18th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) and Governor Whitmer’s office announced today more state-wide funding through a federal low-income energy assistance program. Michigan has now been awarded $35 million in funding on top of the $162 million already secured by the state. The funds go towards...

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Whitmer announces process to chart path for the safe reopening of schools

May 15th, 20200 LANSING - During a Friday new conference, Governor Whitmer today announced the creation of the Return to Learning Advisory Council via Executive Order 2020-88, formalizing a process for determining how schools may be able to reopen in the fall. The panel – which will be comprised of students, parents, frontline educators,...

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A subdued protest in Lansing, no arrests made or citations given

May 15th, 20200 LANSING — The state’s Capitol saw another day of protests against Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Protesters, many armed, gathered on the Capitol grounds early on a rainy Thursday. The state legislature was not in session and so the Capitol Building itself was closed for business. The protests were...

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$5.62 billion in unemployment total benefits paid to Michigan workers, state employees take further cuts

May 13th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced today some remarkable numbers. $5.62 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid to 1,374,751 workers since March 15, with a further total number of 1,717,555 claimants having applied for state and federal benefits. The UIA marks March 15 as the “onset of the...

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AG Nessel says firearms can be legally forbidden in state’s Capitol building

May 8th, 20200 LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sent a letter to the Michigan State Capitol Commission confirming that the Commission has the legal authority to prohibit the presence of firearms in the state Capitol, if it chooses to do so. The AG says that authority is consistent with the current state of the law regarding...

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