Office of Michigan Governor
Recent News About Office of Michigan Governor
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Whitmer signs off on COVID-19 spending but vetoes assistance for small businesses
Earlier this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new COVID-19 relief spending plan aimed at helping the state bounce back from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Michigan beginning expansion of COVID-19 vaccination effort to residents over 50 with health conditions
The state of Michigan is prepping for an expansion of its COVID-19 vaccination efforts as 500,000 doses are expected to be delivered this week, according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.
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Desperate restaurant owners testify in front of the Michigan House Oversight Committee
Sue Wangler, owner of Wangler's Wagon Wheel in West Branch, gave passionate testimony recently before the Michigan House Oversight Committee about the anxiety of having to file for bankruptcy due to the COVID-19 restrictions still in place for restaurant owners.
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Government employees see pay increase while punishing struggling Michigan business owners
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has made hypocritical statements during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Residents unclear whether Whitmer will lift COVID-19 restaurant restrictions by February
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the current COVID-19 lockdown might be modified to permit restaurants to resume indoor dining, but Michigan residents remain skeptical, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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There are clear parallels between unemployment and business lockdowns in Michigan
Battling the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing learning experience for Michigan, as well as the country and the world.
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MDHHS director and Whitmer blame Michigan residents for ongoing spread of COVID-19
Director of the Michigan Department of Heath and Human Services (MDHHS) Robert Gordon made a statement blaming the state’s residents for the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus and extended the lockdown closing indoor service at bars and restaurants until at least Sunday, Dec. 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Thirteen charged in failed plot to kidnap Whitmer and try her for treason
Thirteen individuals allegedly involved in a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have all been charged, including six men whom federal law enforcement charged with authoring the plot and seven individuals charged in state court for alleged involvement.