Whitmer to Provide Update today at 1:30 p.m.
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MDHHS issues more citations
MDHHS issues more citations to maintain momentum in preventing spread of COVID-19
Most establishments continue doing their part by following the order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2021
Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the citations issued during December to establishments in violation of the public health order put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health by establishing restrictions on gatherings, including prohibiting gatherings of patrons in food service establishments.
“I thank the vast majority of restaurant and bar owners for helping us contain the spread of COVID-19 by temporarily closing their indoor service,” said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon. “We continue to see improvements in the numbers, and we know that the public health orders we have put in place are working. I look forward to the day when indoor service can reopen.”
The most recent set of citations issued by MDHHS in December were to the following establishments, with penalties of up to $1,000 for each violation or day that a violation continues:
- Café Rosetta, 102 Fifth Street, Calumet, Issued Dec. 2, $4,000
- Big Boy of Sandusky, 422 West Sanilac Road, Issued, Dec. 2, $5,000
- Hatorando Sushi, 10586 Highland Road, Hartland, Issued Dec. 2, $2,000
- Iron Pig Smokehouse, 143 W. Main Street, Issued Dec. 2, Gaylord, $5,000
- Rockhouse Grill & Tavern, 915 Razorback Drive, Houghton, Issued Dec. 4, $1,000
- Spangler’s Family Restaurant, 601 E. Chicago Road, Jonesville, Issued Dec. 16, $11,000
- Cravins, 389 S. Meridian #9710, Hudson, Issued Dec. 16, $1,000
- Bernita Mae Café, 80 N. 3rd Street, PO Box 53, Issued Dec. 16, Sand Lake, $4,000
- Jimmy’s Roadhouse, 8574 Mason Drive, Newaygo, Issued Dec. 16, $1,000
- D&R Daily Grind, 8712 Portage Road, Portage, Issued Dec. 16, $2,000
- Wild Roast Coffee, 4035 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, Issued Dec. 16, $2,000
- Woodchips Barbecue, 315 West Nepessing Street, Lapeer, Issued Dec. 16, $4,000
- John Cowley & Sons Irish Pub, 33338 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, Issued Dec. 16, $1,000
Information was received by MDHHS from local health departments and local law enforcement regarding non-compliance with the order. The civil fines are due within 30 days of receipt of the citations.
“The number of cases, the positivity rate, and hospital capacity have declined in recent weeks, taking stress off our hospitals and health care workers. We will continue to monitor the data and assess for any potential surges in cases after the holidays,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “Most food service establishments like restaurants and bars have helped play a critical role in the existing decline by following the order.”
To date, there have been more than 500,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, resulting in more than 12,000 deaths.
The public can report any suspected non-compliance issue at an establishment directly to their local health department or to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission online or by calling the enforcement hotline, toll-free, at 866-893-2121.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
Covid Relief Q & A
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| Greetings,
Before the holiday break, we passed a bipartisan COVID relief bill that provides funds for PPP loans, stimulus checks, unemployment benefits, rental assistance, vaccine distribution, and more. That bill was based on the bipartisan compromise I pushed as part of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and has now been signed into law by the President. We’ve been getting a lot of questions into our office about how individuals and organizations can access the resources provided in this bill. So, we’re holding a live streamed Q&A to answer some of those questions this Friday, Jan. 8 at 4:00pm, on our Facebook page.
Hope you’ll join us on Friday. Please know my office is here to serve you. We have full-time case workers available to help with veterans’ benefits, Social Security and Medicare issues, passports, immigration matters and more. You can reach us at (517) 993-0510. Sincerely,
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Department of AG Updates Human Trafficking Website
Media Contacts: Ryan Jarvi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Department of Attorney General Updates Human Trafficking WebsiteLANSING – With National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month underway and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced a substantial update to her office’s human trafficking webpage available online. The update includes important resources and information for the general public, law enforcement and survivors of human trafficking, in addition to detailing the Michigan Department of Attorney General’s effort to prosecute human traffickers. “As part of our continued efforts to provide valuable information to the public, we undertook these important revisions to our human trafficking webpage,” Nessel said. “These updates provide more detailed information on human trafficking, the important work of the Commission, and our efforts to eradicate these horrible crimes.” The Michigan law banning human trafficking took effect in 2006, and the department has The updated human trafficking webpage also features a section dedicated to the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, which is housed within the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The Commission section includes links to the Human Trafficking Commission Act, along with information regarding Commission members, reports, training, and upcoming meeting dates. Visitors to the website can sign up to receive email updates to stay informed on the Commission’s work and learn more about how to identify and report suspected human trafficking. The new website also offers background information on Michigan’s human trafficking laws and links to a variety of other human trafficking resources. |
MDOT opens public comment period
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
CONTACT: Rob Morosi, MDOT Office of Communications, MorosiR@Michigan.gov
MDOT opens public comment period on I-375 improvement project in Detroit
January 5, 2021 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today opened the official 45-day comment period on the Environmental Assessment (EA) portion of the I-375 project in Detroit. The EA is part of the federal requirement process to receive clearance to transform the current outdated freeway into a street level urban boulevard. A formal public hearing and virtual outreach event will be held later this month. Interested parties can submit formal comments on the project website at www.Michigan.gov/I375Study. An online comment form is available to allow the public to voice their opinion on the recommended alternative. All comments received prior to Friday, Feb. 19, will be included in the official record. In addition to the website, options include e-mailing MDOT-I-375Corridor@Michigan. MDOT Attn: Monica Monsma P.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 The preferred alternative involves building a boulevard from Gratiot Avenue to Atwater Street, creating at-grade intersections at cross streets, realigning the I-75 freeway from Mack Avenue to Brush Street, and building a single-point urban interchange (SPUI) to access the boulevard from the interstate. The design includes features to make the corridor walkable, additional options for nonmotorized users and future placemaking opportunities for the city.
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