Media Contact: Ryan Jarvi (o) 517-335-7666 (c) 517-599-2746 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 21, 2020 Attorney General Nessel and 51 other AGs Urge Congress to Pass Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined...

Whitmer Administration Working with Michigan Counties to Provide COVID-19 Emergency Relief for Veterans Contact: Andy Henion 517-284-5228 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Administration is giving Michigan counties the option of using state County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF)...

Homeowners, Businesses Urged to Call MISS DIG 811 in Advance as Construction and Backyard Projects Resume Contact: Matt Helms 517-284-8300 The Michigan Public Service Commission today asked Michiganders — from homeowners doing backyard projects to businesses engaging...

Governor Whitmer Reopens Auto Dealerships and Retail Businesses by Appointment, Authorizes Nonessential Medical, Dental and Veterinary Procedures FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2020 Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Reopens Auto Dealerships and Retail...

The COVID-19 Update provides the latest news and resources to help community partners plan, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus outbreak.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmqBtSJEdns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmqBtSJEdns Latest News Governor Whitmer reopens...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Enhancing, Expanding Protections for Residents and Employees of Long-Term Care Facilities LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2020 Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Midland County   LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Midland County after the Edenville...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2020 Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Statement on Unemployment Numbers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Governor highlights urgent need for additional federal assistance   LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor...

Share or view as webpage  |  Update preferences - DNR News - The following news release was issued earlier today by Michigan's State Emergency Operations Center: May 20, 2020 Contact: Lt. Jeremy Payne, 989-297-2941 DNR conservation officers evacuate people and pets...

Coulter: More Than 3,500 Oakland County Small Businesses Helped As Nearly $14 Million In Stabilization Grants Awarded ​Pontiac, Michigan – More than 3,500 small businesses seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive grants averaging nearly $4,000 from...

MDARD Offers Guidance to U-Pick Operations in Advance of Opening for the Season; Social distancing, wearing masks, enhanced cleaning among protocols Contact: Jennifer Holton 517-284-5724 As warmer weather approaches, so does Michigan’s U-pick season. Farm operations...

Michigan Strategic Fund Actions Help to Drive Economic Recovery Around the State, Position Michigan for Future Prosperity Contact: Kathleen Achtenberg achtenbergk@michigan.org The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved a broad range of initiatives, business expansions...

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020   CONTACT: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-0993, LakeJ1@Michigan.gov   As traffic increases and delays...

State Agencies Team Up to Fill Critical Food and Ag Jobs; Employers encouraged to post jobs on MiTalent.org Contact: Mike Murray 517-275-1820 The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Labor and Economic Opportunity are leading efforts to help...

Michigan Strategic Fund Actions Help to Drive Economic Recovery Around the State, Position Michigan for Future Prosperity Contact: Kathleen Achtenberg achtenbergk@michigan.org The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved a broad range of initiatives, business expansions...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Permitting Early Refills for up to 90-days’ Supply of Pharmaceuticals, Relaxing Regulatory Limitations on Pharmacy Operation    LANSING, Mich. –...

Michigan Receives Additional $35.1 Million to Help Struggling Households Pay Energy Costs Contact: Matt Helms 517-284-8300 The State of Michigan has been awarded more than $35 million in additional federal funding to help vulnerable households struggling to afford...

MEDIA ADVISORY - Coulter: $30 million Set Aside For Pandemic Impact On Local Governments Small Business Stabilization Fund Grants $12 Million To 3,000 More Businesses ​Coulter: $30 million set aside for pandemic impact on local governments Small Business Stabilization...

Temp Checks And Mandatory Masks New Normal As COVID-19 Protocols Aim To Ensure Safety For Visitors And Workers As Oakland County Government Plans Phased Re-Opening County Executive David Coulter said the health monitoring and facial covering requirements are among the...

I-75 single lane closure in Oakland County Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 05/19/2020 09:07 AM EDT I-75: In Oakland County, the right lane of northbound I-75 from Crooks Road to Coolidge Highway will be closed from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. today for guardrail repair. In...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2020 Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expanding Worker Protections as Michigan Reengages Sectors of the Economy Governor also calls for the appointment of a new Director of COVID-19 Workplace...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2020 Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Reopens Retail, Restaurants, and Offices in Upper Peninsula, Traverse City Regions Businesses that reopen must adopt workplace safety measures to protect employees, customers...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 Media Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Announces Process to Chart Path for the Safe and Equitable Reopening of Schools Whitmer signs Executive Order to create a Return to Learn Advisory Council LANSING, Mich. — Governor...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Allowing Laboratory Research to Resume    LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-90, which allows laboratory...

Michigan's COVID-19 Hotline Now Offers Free, Confidential Emotional Support Counseling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, MICH. Confidential emotional support counseling is now available 24/7 at no cost to Michiganders who...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 14, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov      Governor Whitmer Directs Flags to Remain Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day   All flags are currently lowered to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus...

State Supports $1.5 Million Fund to Help Small Businesses Recover, Pivot in Response to COVID-19 Contact: Courtney Overbey OverbeyC1@michigan.gov The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) partnered with Michigan Women Forward today in announcing the...

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Michigan Workers Provided $5.62 Billion in Unemployment Benefits Contact: Jason Moon 517-282-0041 The Unemployment Insurance Agency provided an update on unemployment claims related to COVID-19 in Michigan. Since March 15 at the onset of the crisis, 1,717,555...

Media Contact: Ryan Jarvi (o) 517-335-7666 (c) 517-599-2746 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 14, 2020 AG Nessel’s Consumer Alert Notifies Michiganders of Simplified Application Process for National Lifeline Program LANSING – Michigan Attorney General...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020   CONTACT: Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge Authority, 906-643-7600   2020 Mackinac Bridge Walk suspended   May 13, 2020 -- Echoing a focus on safety that led it to bar public traffic from the bridge during the Annual...

Share or view as webpage  |  Update preferences News Digest - Week of May 11, 2020 Listen to the Wildtalk podcast in June for a chance to win one of the show's sharp new mugs! Some of the items in this week's news digest reflect the impact of COVID-19 and how the...

Strong Demand Prompts Sale Of County Bonds To Fund Emergency Radio System While Saving Taxpayers Millions Pontiac, Michigan – County Executive David Coulter today announced the sale of series of Oakland County Building Authority Bonds that will fund part of a new...

Oakland County Michigan Works! Launches Virtual Workshops For Those Impacted By COVID-19 And Preparing For A Job Search Waterford, Michigan – Oakland County Michigan Works! is launching a series of virtual workshops for people who have been impacted by the COVID-19...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020   CONTACT: Rob Morosi, MDOT Office of Communications, MorosiR@Michigan.gov   Road and bridge construction require closing I-75 this weekend in Oakland County   Fast facts:             - Bridge beam setting and road...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 13, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov State of Michigan to Participate in Federal Work Share Program to Protect Workers, Help Address Budget Deficit   LANSING, Mich. -- Today the state of Michigan announced that it would participate in the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov   Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Enhancing Hospital Capacity, Efficiency     LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-82, extending a prior order...

The COVID-19 Update provides the latest news and resources to help community partners plan, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Video: May 11 Press Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo4nWf1GMj4 Latest News State issues contracts for managing...