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Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, Michigan Board of Nursing, Michigan Board of Pharmacy, and the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council. Mackinac Bridge Authority Marianna Caroline Cheeseman, of St. Ignace, is the director of compliance for the First National Bank of St. Ignace. She holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting from Northeastern University. Ms. Cheeseman is appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2026. She succeeds Brad Canale whose term expires June 30, 2020. William G. Milliken, Jr., of Ann Arbor, is the owner of Milliken Realty Co. and a trustee with Washtenaw Community College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado College. Mr. Milliken is appointed to represent Independents for a term commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2026. He succeeds Matthew McLogan whose term expires June 30, 2020. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is committed to preserving and maintaining the state of Michigan’s single largest asset and one of the world’s leading suspension bridges to provide safe, pleasurable, and expedient passage over the Straits of Mackinac for economic benefit and improved quality of life. These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Michigan Board of Nursing LeQuay S. Brown, of Detroit, is a licensed practical nurse with West Oaks Senior Care and Rehab. She holds a certified nursing assistant certificate from the Barnabas Health Care School and a diploma from the practical nursing program at Dorsey Schools. Ms. Brown is appointed to represent licensed practical nurses for a term commencing June 25, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2023. She succeeds Alana Thomas whose term expired June 30, 2019. Kimberly S. Lindquist, Ph.D., of Monroe, is the dean of health sciences and the director of nursing at Monroe County Community College. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing Leadership from Walden University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo. Dr. Lindquist is appointed to represent registered professional nurses with a master’s degree who are engaged in nursing education in a licensed practical nurse program, for a term commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2024. She succeeds Mary VanderKolk whose term expires June 30, 2020. Lori Long-Poloni, of Beulah, is a registered professional nurse and the patient aligned care team manager at the Veterans Administration Traverse City Community Base Outpatient Clinic. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Madonna University. Ms. Long-Poloni is appointed to represent registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree who are engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2024. She succeeds Joshua Meringa whose term expires June 30, 2020. The Michigan Board of Nursing was created to establish qualifications for nurse licensure, to establish standards for education and approve nurse education programs, develop and implement criteria for assurance of continued competency, and take disciplinary action against licensees when the health, safety, and welfare of the public has been adversely affected. These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Michigan Board of Pharmacy Kyle A. McCree, of Grand Blanc, is a community affairs manager for Consumers Energy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Minnesota. Mr. McCree is appointed to represent the general public for a term commencing June 25, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2021. He succeeds Mary Ann Victor who has resigned. Michael A. Sleiman, PharmD, of Dearborn, is the pharmacists in charge at True Wellness Pharmacy in Van Buren Township. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. Mr. Sleiman is appointed to represent pharmacists for a term commencing July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2024. He succeeds James Stevenson whose term expires June 30, 2020. The Michigan Board of Pharmacy was enacted as part of the Public Health Code to oversee the practice of pharmacy as a health service, the clinical application of which includes the encouragement of safety and efficacy in the prescribing, dispensing, administering and use of drugs and related articles for the prevention of illness and the maintenance and management of health. The Public Health Code mandates certain responsibilities and duties for a health professional licensing board including promoting and protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare. These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Governor’s Educator Advisory Council Eva Coleman, of Southgate, is a social issues and African American studies teacher at César Chávez Academy High School. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Technology and a Master of Arts in Social Justice from Marygrove College. Ms. Coleman is appointed to represent teachers for a term commencing June 25, 2020 and expiring May 9, 2024. She succeeds Anne Markey whose term expired May 9, 2020. Angela Perez, of Muskegon, is a Spanish two-way immersion teacher for Muskegon Public Schools. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching in Bilingual Education from Aquinas College. Mrs. Perez is reappointed to represent teachers for a term commencing June 25, 2020 and expiring May 9, 2024. Mandy R. Stewart, Ph.D., of Charlotte, is the superintendent of Charlotte Public Schools. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State University. Dr. Stewart is reappointed to represent administration for a term commencing June 25, 2020 and expiring May 9, 2024. The Governor’s Educator Advisory Council was created by Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2019-09. The Council will review and make recommendations regarding legislation relevant to this state’s public education system, identify and analyze issues impacting the effectiveness of Michigan’s public education system, identify best practices in public education and recommend corresponding changes and improvements to Michigan’s public education system, and provide other information or advice relevant to public education. These appointments are not subject to advice and consent of the Senate. |
500,000 Served By Non-profits Receiving Grants
MEDIA ADVISORY Coulter: 500,000 Served By Non-profits Receiving Grants
Coulter: 500,000 served by non-profits receiving grants
Helaine Zack, Oakland County Commissioner Nancy Quarles, Oakland County Commissioner Dr. Darienne Hudson, United Way for Southeastern Michigan President and CEO Kirk Mayes, Forgotten Harvest CEO Representatives from Chaldean Community Foundation, Community Housing Network, Easter Seals of Mich., Friends of the Pontiac Parks, and Presbyterian Village.
Oakland County Executive David Coulter is holding a news conference to announce the non-profit organizations who will receive grants of nearly $10 million from the county’s allocation of CARES Act funds. Non-profits are important part of the community fabric and these grants are intended to help them continue to provide services to residents of Oakland County and implement COVID-19 related safety protocols. Together the grantees serve half a million residents. The United Way for Southeastern Michigan administered the competitive application process, evaluated all applications, made recommendations to the county and will now administer the distribution of the funds.
Consumer Alert on Unemployment Misinformation on Social Media
Media Contact: Ryan Jarvi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Attorney General Nessel Issues Consumer Alert on Unemployment Misinformation on Social MediaLANSING – Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert today to warn Michiganders about misinformation as many turn to social media for help or answers in their continued struggle with applying for and obtaining unemployment benefits. Nessel encouraged Michiganders to be aware that offers via social media to assist claimants with the benefit process are likely scams, and that the answers provided to unemployment-related questions may contain misinformation that encourages claimants to commit fraud. “Our state has seen an unprecedented uptick in unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19. Delays in processing have caused a great deal of frustration for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who are simply doing all they can to make ends meet, but I want to urge residents to stay alert when taking to social media for answers or advice,” said Nessel. “There is no guarantee that these answers have been vetted or that the individuals promising to help can actually do so. Do not under any circumstance pay a fee or offer up your personal information to someone on social media.” Nessel is urging residents currently facing challenges with unemployment benefits to be mindful of the following: Do not fall for scams If a post is offering to help you with any portion of the benefit process for a fee, do not fall for it. There is no guarantee that the person behind the post actually intends to assist you or can help you, and you may never receive the services you pay for. In addition, if a user offers to assist you and requests your personal information, do not fall for it. This is likely an attempt to steal your personal information to commit identity theft and obtain the benefits that you are rightfully entitled to. Inaccurate answers The information provided on social media has not been vetted and may not be accurate. While the answers may seem to provide quick fixes, you may ultimately be led down the wrong path. This could result in further delays in your receipt of benefits, the denial of benefits and in the case of fraud, administrative or criminal penalties. To ensure you have accurate information and follow the proper channels, visit the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s (UIA) website. Claimants may also call the UIA Customer Service line at 1-866-500-0017 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and follow the prompts. For answers to frequently asked questions, visit the UIA online. |
Whitmer Signs Bills Increasing Health Care Access
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 Contact: [email protected]
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Increasing Health Care Access Into Law LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Whitmer signed House Bills 5412-5416, which increase access to health care for Michiganders through telemedicine and remote patient monitoring services. The governor also signed Senate Bill 940 into law. “I was pleased to sign bills today that will increase access to healthcare in Michigan by ensuring that telemedicine and remote patient monitoring services will be covered by insurers and by Medicaid,” said Governor Whitmer in her signing letter to the Legislature. “These bills codify significant pieces of Executive Order 2020-86, which broadly expanded access to telemedicine as part of Michigan’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the virtues of telemedicine are not unique to this moment, so Michiganders will benefit from reduced costs, increased accessibility, and lower transmission rates of infectious diseases at the doctor’s office for years to come.” House Bills 5412, 5413, 5414, 5415, and 5416 make up a bill package designed to facilitate remote provision of healthcare services. The bills require health insurance companies and group/non-group healthcare services to cover telemedicine visits without requiring in-person visits. The bill package was sponsored by Representative Hank Vaupel, R-Howell (HB 5412), Representative Doug Wozniak, R-Shelby Twp. (HB 5413), Representative Phil Green, R-Huron Twp. (HB 5414), Representative Frank Liberati, D-Allen Park (HB 5415), and Representative Mary Whiteford, R-Allegan (HB 5416). Senate Bill 940 delays the principal residence exemption application deadline under certain circumstances related to the COVID state of emergency. The bill was sponsored by Senator Roger Victory, R-Grand Haven. To view the governor’s signing letter to the legislature, click the link below: |