Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the launch of a $5 million grant program to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first responders.
Lansing, MI - The deadline for eligible municipalities to voluntarily participate in two historic opioid settlements has been extended to Jan. 26.
Detroit, MI - While Consumer Alerts have been issued here previously on Real Estate and Landlord Scams, other Online Scams are becoming increasingly popular and many specifically target older generations, making these individuals more vulnerable.
Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has appointed Charlotte Fisher as the first director of the Department of Public Communications. The Board of Commissioners recently created the department to enable county administration to integrate communication and community engagement functions across the county.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) are sending a letter to superintendents urging schools to reinforce actions that can help alleviate the risks associated with this COVID-19 pandemic — particularly in anticipation of the highly transmissible omicron variant. Implementing prevention measures will protect students, teachers and staff, and will help maintain in-person learning.
Lansing, MI - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance for quarantine and isolation that modified or shortened the quarantine and isolation period in some circumstances.
Lansing, MI - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general from around the nation in calling on the U.S. Senate to protect pregnant individuals and families by passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Lansing, MI - "Today Michigan's first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission voted across party lines to adopt new district maps for our state, completing the most open, independent and citizen-led redistricting process in Michigan history.