Whitmer wants to make sure that the state of Michigan is ready when the FDA grants authorization to administer Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 5 to 11 years. She has directed state agencies to begin ordering and distributing doses of the vaccine right away. This article is a summary. … [Read more...] about Whitmer Directs State Agencies to Vaccinate more Kids
Whitmer Sides with the Police and Signs a $32 Million Dollar Grant
Whitmer just signed a grant supporting the recruitment, training, and retention of Michigan Police officers. This comes with the hope that this will help reduce the amount of crime happening around the state and help Michiganders feel safe. This article is a summary. Read the original here. … [Read more...] about Whitmer Sides with the Police and Signs a $32 Million Dollar Grant
Republican Michigan Legislature Approves Tougher Voter ID Requirements
The Republican members of the Michigan House has approved legislation for voting regulation measures. The legislation puts in measures for Voter ID requirements and prohibiting the mailing of absentee ballots. The bill introduced, Senate Bill 303, will require absentee ballot recipients to provide … [Read more...] about Republican Michigan Legislature Approves Tougher Voter ID Requirements
The Flint Firebirds Are Back on the Ice, with No Covid Mandates
After a year of no sports due to covid mandates, the 2021 hockey season is back. The Flint Firebirds are back on the ice for their season opener this Saturday. For the first time in the last 19 months, spectators will not have to wear a mask. “The health department or the state hasn’t put any … [Read more...] about The Flint Firebirds Are Back on the Ice, with No Covid Mandates
State of Michigan to Back the Blue with $1 Million Dollars in Grant Support
It was announced on Monday that several law enforcement agencies across the state of Michigan will be rewarded $1 million in grants and funding. A large sum of money was allocated to the Michigan State Police. This grant money was award to their de-escalation program that’s provided through the US … [Read more...] about State of Michigan to Back the Blue with $1 Million Dollars in Grant Support
Michigan Senate Narrowly Passed Election Reform Bills
The Michigan GOP legislators have passed sweeping election reform bills to the Michigan Senate. The bills that were introduced would strengthen regulation of voter files, election equipment, and the allocation of funds for more training for election officials. The bills were widely supported by … [Read more...] about Michigan Senate Narrowly Passed Election Reform Bills
State Health Officials Repeal State Mask Mandates in Defiance of Whitmer’s Statements
As of now, at least three different local health departments have repealed, or plan to repeal Governor Whitmer’s school mask mandates. This news comes in as Whitmer declared that she will not endorse GOP backed provisions to the state budgets in municipalities that defy mask mandates. The … [Read more...] about State Health Officials Repeal State Mask Mandates in Defiance of Whitmer’s Statements
GOP State Representative Demands Change in Leadership at Michigan’s Unemployment Office
Michigan Republican State Rep. David Martin has released a public statement insisting that the head of the Michigan Unemployment office, Director Liza Estlund Olson, resign from her position immediately. Michigan State Rep. David Martin said “Last month – 18 months into the pandemic and 10 months … [Read more...] about GOP State Representative Demands Change in Leadership at Michigan’s Unemployment Office
Do’s and Dont’s of 401K’s
Now, more than ever, the workplace is in constant change. The level of education and direction regarding what is for most people the largest portion of their retirement, your 401k or 403b, is solely put on your shoulders. With little direction, you may only have an 800 number or website to give you … [Read more...] about Do’s and Dont’s of 401K’s
Governor Whitmer helps 1300 Afghan refugees and allies ease into Michigan
Michigan leaders are working with federal authorities to help ease the transition of 1300 Afghan refugees and allies into the state. “We urge everyone to join us in welcoming these Afghan families to Michigan and ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed,” Whitmer said. “We will continue … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer helps 1300 Afghan refugees and allies ease into Michigan