Category Archives: News

Whitmer Signs Emergency Rules On Pay For COVID-Positive Workers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed emergency rules to clarify workers' compensation coverage for health care employees and first responders who have tested positive for COVID-19. The emergency rules apply t...
Jack Hall Oct 16, 2020

Secretary of State Bans Open Carry Of Guns At Polling Places
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today issued direction to local election clerks statewide clarifying that the open carry of firearms on Election Day in polling places, clerk's offices, and absent vo...
Jack Hall Oct 16, 2020

Whitmer Appoints New Unemployment Agency Director
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a leadership change at the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Jeff Donofrio, who has led LEO since it was established via executive order in Jun...
Jack Hall Oct 16, 2020

War Memorial Hospital Nurses Ratify New Contract
MNA nurses at War Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly voted to ratify a contract for a three-year deal Wednesday night that includes raises and an expanded voice for nursing in making decisions about saf...
Jack Hall Oct 16, 2020

Whitmer Signs Order Allowing State Agency Virtual Hearings
Governor Whitmer signed emergency rules allowing the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) and the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct remote hearings to protect Michiganders...
Jack Hall Oct 16, 2020

Michigan Adds 2,000 New Positive Tests; 77 In Marquette County
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported 2,030 new positive test results and 11 new deaths. State officials went through death certificates and matched them to previou...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Menominee County Horse Dies From EEE Virus
Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties was notified on Thursday, October 15, 2020 of a horse in Menominee County that had died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The horse became ill on Oct...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Whitmer Vetoes LaFave's Pneumatic Air Rifle Legislation
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has veteoed legislation sponsored by Upper Peninsula State Representative Beau LaFave which he says would have expanded hunting opportunities for disabled veterans. House Bil...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Governor Whitmer Signs Numerous Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Whitmer signed the following bills into law. House Bill 4851 amends the General Property Tax Act to make it easier for a disabled veteran or their unremarried surviving spouse to recei...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Hiawatha National Forest Has Christmas Tree Permits Available
Starting October 15, 2020 Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase online through Recreation.gov for the upcoming holiday season. Purchase information and details about designated cutting ...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

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