Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to remain lowered at half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2020 until noon to honor Memorial Day and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County will set aside $30 million from their allocation of CARES Act funds for cities, townships, and villages impacted by COVID-19, County Executive David Coulter has announced.

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced May 19, 2020 that all registered voters in Michigan will receive an application to vote by mail in the August and November elections.

Pontiac, MI - County Executive David Coulter said the health monitoring and facial covering requirements are among the more visible policies instituted in all county buildings to help ensure the safety of county employees and visitors to county buildings.

Southfield, MI - May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "We are thrilled that our governor has recognized our First Amendment rights that allow for freedom of religious worship," states Bishop Keith Butler, pastor of Word of Faith Church in Southfield, Michigan. "We appreciate Governor Whitmer acknowledging that churches are essential and can operate safely within the recommended CDC guidelines and as such, allowing us to open."

Lansing, MI - With an expected fire risk rating of “high” to “very high” across much of Michigan for the next few days, the Department of Natural Resources advises everyone to take precautions to prevent accidental fires.