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Monday, November 25, 2024
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon, who issued sweeping orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s powers were upended by a court ruling, abruptly resigned Friday. No explanation for the resignation was given. In a tweet, he said it […]
While bars and restaurants can reopen for indoor dining on February 1, as previously announced, they will be subject to a 25 percent capacity limit and a 10 p. m. curfew, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this morning. The updated order – scheduled to remain in place until February 21 – also allows concessions at […]
Nine operators will be able to launch online sports betting, online gaming or both beginning on Friday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced Tuesday after granting its initial round of authorizations for the two types of online activities. The ability to launch online gaming and online sports betting begins at […]
Plan includes a direct focus on vaccine distribution, small businesses, and schools Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to grow Michigan’s economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s plan includes a strong focus on vaccine distribution, economic recovery, schools, and more. “To help grow […]
What was billed as a possibly violent gathering outside the Michigan Capitol Sunday ended up a showing of, at most, roughly 20 protesters, some of whom associated themselves with extremist movements like the Boogaloo Boys. Those who did show up to the Capitol were far outnumbered by police and National […]
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) snowplows now will have a special and personal touch on the department’s interactive Mi Drive map. Inspired in part by TrafficScotland.org, MDOT has started giving snowplows unique and creative names on the Mi Drive map. Current names include Plowasaurus Rex, Sir Salts-A-Lot, and Snowboni, and were chosen […]
ROSCOMMON, MI – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for new recruits to protect the state’s natural resources and environment. The DNR is accepting applications to its 10th conservation officer academy, which will begin this spring and conclude in the fall. New this year is a shortened training […]
Ex-Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon pleaded not guilty today in Genesee Circuit Court to nine counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of willful neglect of duty for his role in the Flint water crisis. Also appearing in court today at the 67th District Court was former Governor […]
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its epidemic order today to allow re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced, as this has been scientifically shown to slow the virus. This includes indoor group exercise and non-contact sports. The new order is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will […]
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water and was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, The […]
