Press Releases

Coronavirus News

May 2020
May292020
Michigan National Guard Continues Partnership with State Emergency Operations Center, MDHHS and Local Health Departments to Offer COVID-19 Testing at New Sites
May292020
MI Symptoms Web Application Helps Michiganders Track Symptoms; Informs Reopening Strategy
May292020
Consumer Alert: UIA Provides Resources, Adds Staff to Protect Michiganders Against Unemployment Identity Theft
May292020
MIOSHA Launches New Site for COVID-19 Workplace Safety; Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety is one-stop-shop for workplace safety resources as businesses reopen
May292020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating the Michigan Workforce Development Board
May292020
Michigan regional jobless rates surge in April with COVID-19 pandemic
May282020
Appellate Court Orders Lower Court to Issue Injunction Closing Owosso Barber; Licenses to Remain Suspended
May282020
Regulated Utilities Extend Protections, Assistance for Vulnerable Households to June 12
May282020
Secretary of State Branch Offices to Reopen June 1 by Appointment Only; Updated renewal mailers will provide additional information on easiest means of conducting transactions
May282020
Health Insurance Enrollment Deadlines Approaching for Michiganders who Lost Job or Experienced a Drop in Income
May282020
Governor Whitmer Extends Tax Foreclosure Redemption Deadline to June 29
May282020
Michigan Will Add Online Purchasing, Free "Quarantine Care Kits"; Additional supports provided for people who need to stay home
May282020
Governor Whitmer Sends Letter to President Trump Requesting Extension to Utilize Michigan National Guard through July 31
May272020
Treasury: Installment Payment Option Available for Business Taxpayers Deferring Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Payments; Penalties and Interest Will Be Waived on Installment Balance
May272020
Consumer Alert: UIA Warns of Imposter Unemployment Claims; Criminals attempting to illegally obtain benefits using stolen and falsified data
May272020
Statewide Platform to Connect Michigan Employers with PPE Producers, Suppliers as Non-essential Businesses Begin to Re-open
May272020
State leaders urge residents with water bill payment concerns to contact local water departments and state assistance programs
May262020
Expanded Work Share Program Helps Employers Bring Back Workers from Unemployment and Restart Their Operations
May262020
Five Companies to Deliver Mobility Solutions for COVID-19 Challenges in Michigan
May262020
MDHHS Expands COVID-19 Testing Criteria to Better Protect Residents; Greater access is important as Michigan reopens state economy
May262020
Food and Ag Industry Continues to Donate to Michigan's Food Banks; Michigan potatoes, beans, dairy products and other foods headed to families in need across the state
May262020
Additional Food Assistance Benefits in Response to COVID-19 Emergency Extended Through May
May232020
Michigan Announces Change in Reporting of COVID-19 Testing Data
May232020
Michigan National Guard Assists with Voluntary COVID-19 Testing for Long Term Care Facility Staff and Residents
May232020
MDOC Completes Testing of Every Prisoner in System Assistance from the Michigan National Guard 'Invaluable'
May222020
Michigan Agencies and Local Partners Team Up to Provide Free Public COVID-19 Testing in Muskegon County
May212020
Michigan Farmers Eligible for Direct Assistance Through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
May212020
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Emergency Relief Fund Grants Support 176 Arts and Cultural Organizations Throughout Michigan
May212020
Whitmer Administration Working with Michigan Counties to Provide COVID-19 Emergency Relief for Veterans
May212020
Homeowners, Businesses Urged to Call MISS DIG 811 in Advance as Construction and Backyard Projects Resume
May212020
Governor Whitmer Reopens Auto Dealerships and Retail Businesses by Appointment, Authorizes Nonessential Medical, Dental and Veterinary Procedures
May202020
MDARD Offers Guidance to U-Pick Operations in Advance of Opening for the Season; Social distancing, wearing masks, enhanced cleaning among protocols
May202020
Michigan's unemployment rate increases to historic level in April as a result of COVID-19-related layoffs
May202020
MDHHS Issues Emergency Order Reinforcing Executive Orders 2020-69, 2020-71, 2020-91 and 2020-92
May202020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Enhancing, Expanding Protections for Residents and Employees of Long-Term Care Facilities
May192020
Michigan Strategic Fund Actions Help to Drive Economic Recovery Around the State, Position Michigan for Future Prosperity
May192020
State Agencies Team Up to Fill Critical Food and Ag Jobs; Employers encouraged to post jobs on MiTalent.org
May192020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Permitting Early Refills for up to 90-days' Supply of Pharmaceuticals, Relaxing Regulatory Limitations on Pharmacy Operation
May182020
Michigan Receives Additional $35.1 Million to Help Struggling Households Pay Energy Costs
May162020
Treasury: Business Taxpayers Can Make Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Payments in June; Payment Plan Information Coming Soon
May152020
Michigan's COVID-19 Hotline Now Offers Free, Confidential Emotional Support Counseling
May152020
MIOSHA Workplace Guidelines, New Hotline to Protect Michigan Workers; Employers Must take necessary precautions to reduce the spread of COVID-19
May152020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Temporarily Enhancing Price Gouging Restrictions During COVID-19 Pandemic
May152020
Governor Whitmer Announces Process to Chart Path for the Safe and Equitable Reopening of Schools
May152020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Allowing Laboratory Research to Resume
May142020
MDHHS Statement on Today's COVID-19 Case Reporting
May142020
Michigan Financial Institutions Urged to Protect Customers' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
May142020
Community Action Agencies Expand Emergency Programs Across Michigan; MDHHS thanks Consumers Energy Foundation for $450,000 grant
May142020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Orders Extending Capacity for Disaster Relief Child Care Services for Essential Workforce, Protecting Residents and Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities
May142020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expanding Telehealth Options for Michiganders
May142020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Evictions
May142020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Providing Relief from Tax Appeals Deadlines
May132020
MEDC Expands Two Community Development Programs, Launches New Website to Support Small Business and Downtown COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
May132020
Michigan Workers Provided $5.62 Billion in Unemployment Benefits
May122020
State Supports $1.5 Million Fund to Help Small Businesses Recover, Pivot in Response to COVID-19
May122020
Several Michigan Companies Awarded Contracts for USDA Farm to Families Food Box Program
May122020
Michigan Financial Institutions Step Up to Support Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis through the Paycheck Protection Program
May122020
Governor Whitmer Statement on Passing of Former State Sen. Morris Hood III
May122020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Enhancing Hospital Capacity, Efficiency
May112020
Gov. Whitmer Executive Order Suspending Youth Work Permit Application Requirements
May112020
Gov. Whitmer Extends Executive Order Temporarily Lifting Weight and Delivery Restrictions for Provision of COVID-19-related Supplies
May112020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Allowing Administrative Hearings by Phone, Video Conference
May092020
State Issues Contracts for Managing Contact Tracing Volunteers and Technology Integration in Support of COVID-19 Response
May082020
State Leaders Work to Ensure Water is Restored to Michigan Residents During the COVID-19 Emergency
May082020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Temporarily Extending Expiration of Driver's Licenses, State ID Cards, Vehicle Registrations
May072020
Michigan Food and Agriculture Companies Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
May072020
Governor Whitmer Extends Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, Reopens Manufacturing as Part of her MI Safe Start Plan
May072020
Governor Whitmer Details Six Phases of Her MI Safe Start Plan
May072020
Governor Whitmer, MDHHS announce free drive-thru COVID-19 testing through partnership with Kroger Health
May072020
New COVID-19 Health Care Jobs Portal Launched as Increased Need for COVID-19 Care Continues
May062020
State Provides Best Practice Guidelines to Protect Workers as Construction Industry Reopens
May062020
More than 2,700 businesses around state awarded total of $10 million in Michigan Small Business Relief Program grants
May062020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Allowing Public Bodies to Meet Remotely
May062020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expediting Unemployment Benefits for Tens of Thousands of Michiganders
May052020
MDARD Advises Businesses, Consumers on the Sale and Use of Disinfectants; Selling, distributing unregistered disinfectants poses public safety risk
May052020
AG Nessel Warns of Websites Selling Coronavirus-related Products That Never Arrive
May052020
AG Nessel Confirms Executive Orders Enforceable; Attorney General Sends Guidance to Local Authorities
May052020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Orders Enabling Remote Transactions, Easing Fuel Tax Requirements for Transporting Essential Personnel and Supplies
May042020
Guidelines on Non-essential Procedures Include Not Delaying Important Medical Care
May042020
System Malfunction Results in Delayed COVID-19 Daily Report
May042020
MDHHS Issues Emergency Order Related to Handling of Bodies
May042020
Care Packages Support Michigan Veterans During Pandemic
May042020
Observance of Mental Health Month Has Added Significance During COVID-19 Crisis
May042020
Governor Whitmer Creates the Michigan COVID-19 Office of Accountability
May042020
Governor Whitmer Announces $3.3 Million in Financial Relief Going to 657 Bar and Restaurant Owners
May032020
Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Protecting Vulnerable Residents in Congregate Care Settings
May022020
MDARD, MI Pork and Beef Producers adjusting for COVID-19 to ensure continuity of meat supply; Consumers urged to shop as they normally would
May022020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Extending Safety Measures Protecting Consumers, Employees
May022020
Michigan National Guard to aid Michigan Department of Corrections with COVID-19 testing
May012020
Michiganders can now text "RESTORE" to Crisis Text Line to get mental health support; MDHHS wants residents to Stay Home, Stay Well
May012020
Pure Michigan, MLive and "Under the Radar Michigan" Host Live Music, Variety Programs to Benefit Michigan Hospitality Industry Employees
May012020
Michigan Receives Approval for Nearly $390 Million in Federal Education Funding
May012020
Battelle Decontamination Device to Allow for Reuse of N95 Respirators; Expand PPE Supply in the State
May012020
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order to Re-Open Construction & Real Estate Safely
This component is available for RSS feed.

Top of Page