MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer today delivered the keynote address at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. The governors office said she will remain in her job as secretary to the governor until Cuomo departs. Outside of the home, masks are only required at outdoor gatherings with more than 100 people. Gov. Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press After graduating from McComb High School, she pursued her degree at Millsaps College in Jackson, graduating with honors. Coming up at 1 pm Governor Gina Raimondo will hold her daily press briefing in its usual format, after yesterday's kids question and answer. "Every day MDHHS staff in local offices from Southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula work to provide residents with access to food through SNAP benefits," said Hertel. I applaud your efforts & regret that the Mayor is choosing hate & divisive words. In addition to urging youth sports to suspend in-person activities, Whitmer is asking high schools to utilize virtual instruction for the next two weeks to slow the spread of COVID-19. 1/23/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California. first come, first serve and the application will be open for submissions for the entirety of that 10-day period. On April 29, Whitmer unveiled the 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 years or older and "set the state of Michigan on a pathway toreturn to normal.". Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! "They are . The governor also announced, beginning April 5, all Michiganders ages 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated. The 'MI Vacc to Normal' challenge includes four steps: On Monday, May 10, the state hit step one in its MI Vacc To Normal plan surpassing its 55 percent number of Michiganders vaccinated. Work that will be done by all of Mississippi. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the private, sensitive conversations. Currently, 48.8 percent of Michiganders ages 16 and older have received at least one dose, with 35.9 percent of Michiganders ages 16 and older being fully vaccinated, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Our staff stepped up without missing a beat during difficult circumstances and met the increased need for food assistance that was created by the pandemic even while our employees adjusted to working remotely to keep everyone safe.". testing protocols for athletes and teams. Mississippi banks do an incredible job of facilitating investments in their communities and increasing access to capital. WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at approx. February 9, 2023. Khaldun says that number has been decreasing for four weeks. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Wednesday afternoon providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. Live Streaming: CBS News. The governor personally crafted messaging to hit back at the attorney generals report and had a hand in shaping some of the wording that his attorney, Rita Glavin, delivered in a virtual press briefing before he resigned, the person said. Pretty apparent by now that big pharma does not have our best interests at heart. 1/18/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Historic Tax Relief Bills. To date, the state has administered over 2 million vaccines to Michiganders of all races making the state 10th nationwide. Peaked at 19.6 percent on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. She announced a program that will "give 4 million masks to Michigan residents who are the most vulnerable to COVID-19". Welcome to the official YouTube Channel for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday placed blame for the state's widespread power outages on the grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). ", "We could have stopped this if we had stood up after Santa Fe High School, if we had stood up after El Paso," he said of two recent mass shootings in Texas. Attorney General Letitia James' investigation into Cuomo described a "toxic" work environment, with his top aide Melissa . Additionally, the state is offering 56 pop-up sites located throughout Michigan as part of the special program in an effort to increase access to testing for Michiganders returning from Spring Break. Statewide case rate: This metric has increased over the past four weeks to 172.9cases per million. WHEN: Friday, May 13, 2022 at approx. On Thursday, Whitmer said the Michigan Strategic Fund Board will consider the authorization of $58.5 million in additional COVID-19 support for small businesses. Whitmer's administration said clinical trials have shown promising data that this therapy works for the treatment of COVID-19 in patients who are at high risk for progressing to severe symptoms and/or hospitalization, including older Michiganders. From 8-9 p.m. Wednesday night, Whitmer requested Michiganders to turn on their porch lights to light up the streets in memory of those lost to the coronavirus. Read the full coronavirus news briefing speech here. See MoreSee Less, Gov. The Governor's Office is responsible for different types of news and communication that come from the Governor or through the Governor's Office. He said three law enforcement officers were injured when the suspect crashed a vehicle outside the school and allegedly engaged them in a gunfire before entering the school and committing the massacre. Other actions that Whitmer and MDHHS took to address food insecurity during COVID-19 include: To apply for food assistance or other public assistance benefits, go to www.Michigan.gov/MIBridges. Rhode Island Gov. Posted 16 mins ago. Please take caution and follow alerts. 10:00 a.m . She also added data has shown that schools can establish a low-risk of virus transmission by making sure they wear a mask and adopt careful infection prevention protocols. Gov. If masks cannot be worn, participants must be regularly tested for COVID-19 consistent with guidelines issued by MDHHS. Bars and restaurants must close by 10 p.m. Additionally, contact information must be collected from diners for contact tracing purposes. One eloquent and one plain-spoken. The working plan is to open indoor dining with mitigation measures, capacity limits and a curfew on Feb. 1, but the ultimate decision depends on data continuing to stabilize. Inspired by her family, she's devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone. Gov. Governor Noem Closes State Offices in Eight Counties for Winter Storms. E Charleston, WV 25305. Blueprint for Transformation: A Vision for Improved Behavioral Healthcare for Illinois Children. Peltz reported from New York. To date, Whitmer says Michigan has administered over five million vaccines to 3.1 million residents. This week the Biden administration the is taking action to increase the vaccine supply to the state. The presence of more infectious variants, such as the B 1.1.7 variant, threatens our progress in control of the epidemic and MDHHS will be monitoring data closely. ", "Why are we letting this happen in this country? Political Bias is your biggest problem. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Facing increased calls to bring back an indoor mask mandate, Rhode Island's governor is holding off for now. Press Release. See how the administration has helped communities across Illinois. Pritzker's Smart Start Illinois Tour Continues with Visits to Peoria and Macomb: 136200: PEORIA Governor JB Pritzker continued his Smart Start Illinois education tour today with visits to Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center in Peoria and MacArthur Early Childhood Center in Macomb. "It could have been worse. critical voices from the education and public health communities to assist in identifying key challenges students face due to the pandemic. Positivity rate: plateauing; currently at 9.1 percent after reaching a low of 8.1 percent on Monday, Dec. 28 and increasing up to 10 percent since then. Governor Tate Reeves today signed House Bill 1125 the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures Act which bans gender reassignment procedures for Mississippians under the age of 18. You can watch the update live from Detroit at 12 p.m. Tuesday on 9&10 News Plus with the VUit app . Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Joseph Jop Parker as the County Court Judge for Lamar County. Office of the Governor State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. At least nineteen students and two teachers were killed in a shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcn. To slow the spread and protect Michiganders, Whitmer urged Michiganders to voluntarily suspend in-person activities for high schools, indoor dining, and youth sports for two weeks. Read more . Learn more here. This is the first time positivity has been this low since mid-October. Colleges and universities can have students return to campus for the winter semester and restart in-person courses as of Jan. 18. 3.5 percent of tests in the state are positive but continues to decline. First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, grew up in Tylertown where her parents emphasized the importance of education and giving back to the community. Reeves thank you for protecting our children. Well, we've got to stand up to this. Rate has been in solid decline for 24 days. Hochul, 62, is set to become the states first female governor in two weeks, following a remarkable transition period in which Cuomo has said he will work to ease her into a job that he dominated over his three terms in office. Read the full transcript of her news briefing speech here. Case rates have steadily declined to 144 case per million, which is down 81 percent from the mid-November peak. Khaldun says the state is seeing a slight reversal in some of the progress that was made over the past couple of months. Governor Reeves authorized MsRWA to apply for this funding. At the time I knew . Applications open for submission beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 15 and will be available until Jan. 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. For more information and applications visit. Watch Hochuls remarks in the video player above. All the latest breaking news on Press conference. The new order will continue through July 1 andmasks will continue to be required indoors for individuals who are not yet vaccinated. Participants need to maintain six feet ofdistancewhen not actively engaged in play and wear face masks at all times. He's refused to support safe-storage laws so young people cannot get their hands on their parents' weapons. Please see below for her remarks as prepared for delivery. Subscribe to Heres the Deal, our politics Andrew Cuomo to resign facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, the state attorney generals investigation of his behavior toward women. Biography. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its COVID-19 gatherings and face masks epidemic order. To contact the Governors office, please call 601-359-3150 or email governor@govreeves.ms.gov. Khaldun says there are now at least 13 variant cases confirmed in Washetnaw County and at least four in Wayne county. Over 55 percent of Michiganders have received their first shot and over 40 percent are fully vaccinated including 70 percent of seniors, the governor said. Eligible recipients meeting all criteria and providing a complete and accurate application will be awarded assistance up to $1,650. The President's executive order strengthens American supply chains and federal purchasing power to invest in America's industry, unions and workers. February 16, 2023. On March 10,2020 Michigan detected its first case of COVID-19. News. Governor Tate Reeves today announced his plan to drive further economic development and growth in Mississippi. Hospitalizations have also increased with 15.2 percent of hospital beds being used for COVID-19 patients. On May 10, the state surpassed the 55 percent mark. Abbott ordered law enforcement officers to escort O'Rourke, who won his Democratic primary for governor out Tuesday, outside the building. Forall youth sports,participants must teston at least aweekly basisfor COVID-19, andalso before anyunmasked activity. The 10-point plan includes: 2022 Rewind: Our favorite stories from last year. The partnerships include hospitals, local health departments, health centers, community-based organizations and faith leaders bringing vaccines into neighborhoods and to those who are home bound and older residents. Standing before all of Mississippi, I promised that this administration would be an administration for all Mississippi. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fifth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. CT. 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Oregon Governor Kate Brown gave a COVID-19 press conference on August 11, 2021. by. Khaldun says the silver lining in this pandemic is that so many strong partnerships have developed across multiple sectors such as government, business, academia and health care to fight the pandemic. One from our past and one from our present. The plan includes proposed infrastructure investments throughout the state coupled with site development efforts to entice more high-paying jobs from businesses that may locate in Mississippi. "On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps togradually get back to normal whilekeepingpeople safe. There are those attempting to push a sick and twisted ideology that seeks to convince our kids theyre in the wrong body and the solution is to drug, sterilize, and castrate themselves.To these radical activists I only have one thing to say: Not in Mississippi! Still, our educators haveworked tirelessly to teach our children during this pandemic under the most stressful conditions, and for that our state is forever indebted to them for their service," said Whitmer. Why didnt you host Stop the Shots that is going on in Jackson this week? MDHHS' Aging and Adult Sercives Agency provided home delivered meals to older adults while congregate dining sites were closed during the pandemic. "Tragically we have lost over 18,000 Michiganders to this virus and we cannot forget that," said Whitmer. 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More than 37,000 congregate meal participants received more than 1.6 million home-delivered meals during fiscal year 2020. In 2017, he was elected as the 36th governor of the State of West Virginia and has spent his tenure finding ways to grow tourism, enhance statewide infrastructure, develop new educational opportunities and set a bright fiscal future for West Virginia. Leaders in the state legislature have yet to say whether they plan on dropping an impeachment investigation that has been ongoing since March, and which had been expected to conclude in the coming weeks. Michigan also has two confirmed cases of the South African, B 1351 variant. Governor's Photo Gallery. It takes a special kind of person to run toward a fire instead of away. The former congressman shouted at Gov. Gov. Since first taking public office in 2004, Governor Reeves has worked tirelessly to craft sensible policies that will grow Mississippis economy and improve the quality of life for all Mississippians. 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