Office Phone: 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731. Here's everything you need to know. The update alsoincreases testing foryouthages 13-19 toensureathletes can safely participate in sports. The percent of tests that are positive is 9.8 percent almost half of where Michigan was at during its peak in the beginning of April. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a press conference to provide a brief update on COVID-19 and take questions from the media. Statewide test positivity has increased to 4.1 percent which is up from 3.4 percent three and a half weeks ago, Michigan's case rate is now at 114 cases per million people and has increased for the past three weeks, There is a slight increase in hospitalizations with over 4 percent of hospital beds being used to treat COVID-19 patients, There are over 500 cases of the new COVID-19 variant (B 1.1.7) identified in the state, Two days ago the state identified the first known case of the B.1.351 variant, 85 percent of Michigan school districts are currently back in-person, According to a report from the governor's research partners at Epic, 97 percent of school districts will be back in-person by Monday, March 1, The governor says schools environment provides social and emotional skills that are foundational to a child's development, While some students and families have been successful with distance learning, far too many have struggled, Whitmer said, The governor added there have been disheartening impacts on children's mental and physical health since their lives were upended in March, Since last April, grants have been provided to more than 6,500 child care providers and child care professionals are being vaccinated, Whitmer proposed a $370 million investment in her budget to make childcare low or no cost for 150,000 more families, Whitmer's administration established a $6 million child care innovation fund to find pioneering solutions for working families, Michigan is now at 95 cases per million people and has continued to decline for six weeks. Will you support this common sense legislation? Cuomo, 63, announced Tuesday that he would quit down rather than face a likely impeachment trial after state Attorney General Letitia James released a report concluding he sexually harassed 11 women, including one who accused him of groping her breast. 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. 05/06/2020 - National Nurses Day: Conversation with Washington nurses. "The reason we can take these steps is thanks to every Michigander who has stepped up and taken action to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. WHEN: Friday, May 13, 2022 at approx. He said the only warning came in a direct message Ramos wrote on Facebook about 30 minutes before he allegedly shot his grandmother at her home. For more information, visit here. On March 10,2020 Michigan detected its first case of COVID-19. DLNR News Release-Defueling of Grounded Yacht Complete, Salvage Begins Sunday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the private, sensitive conversations. This will allow for additional attendance at high school football finals being hosted this weekend. The governor also announced, beginning April 5, all Michiganders ages 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated. In 2020, West Virginians re-elected Gov. Dan McKee to reinstate the . Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel acknowledged the actions Whitmer's administration has taken during the pandemic to provide access to food for residents whose finances have been affected by the coronavirus. 2023 Office of Governor Tate Reeves. Live Streaming: CBS News. 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. For more information on additional test sites, visit here. COVID-19 cases remain high but key metrics are trending in the right direction, This week, Michigan has 493 cases per million people, which is 30 percent lower than it was two weeks ago, but still four times where the state was in the middle of February. Enjoyed meeting with financial sector leaders at the 2023 Bank CEO Summit.Per capita, Mississippi ranks 12th in the nation for bank assets under management. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's March 10, 2021 coronavirus press conference. Governor's Instagram. The state health department is also tracking 991 outbreaks in counties across the state which includes outbreaks in K-12 schools, manufacturing and construction, long-term care facilities, child care, retail, restaurants and bars. What happened to the Democratic or Independent Women? Elee also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College. Khaldun says the state is seeing a slight reversal in some of the progress that was made over the past couple of months. 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. Cuomo announces resignation, New York Gov. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. smart health policies and mitigation measures, limits on indoor social gatherings larger than 25 people, expanded testing requirements for youth sports, and dozens of pop-up testing sites, To prevent additional outbreaks, Whitmer is urging youth sports, on both school-sponsored and non-school sponsored teams. Cases in Michigan are down more than 60 percent and hospitalizations have fallen over 30 percent since the state's mid-April peak. Gretchen Whitmer announces details about the Ford Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic opening March 24. Michiganders to avoid dining indoors and avoid gathering with friends indoors for two weeks. ---. This will increase food assistance benefits by $102 per month for a household of four, for six months. 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. Overall case rates: Currently at 225 cases per million. Those wishing to register can simply textEndCovidto75049 and select Ford Field as the location or visit here. Andrew Cuomo to resign facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, the state attorney generals investigation of his behavior toward women. Case rates have steadily declined to 144 case per million, which is down 81 percent from the mid-November peak. The changes will remain in effect until April 19. Providing home-delivered meals to older adults through Michigan's aging network. The governor says when it comes to vaccine doses used, Michigan is one of the top 10 states in the nation. First published on May 24, 2021 / 12:18 PM. Mississippi banks do an incredible job of facilitating investments in their communities and increasing access to capital. "On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps togradually get back to normal whilekeepingpeople safe. More than 46,000 people received more than 6.4 million home-delivered meals from March through September 2020 an 8% increase in the number of meals. Safety protocols like wearing masks and testing will help keep kids, coaches and families safe and allow our schools to remain open for in-person instruction. "These antibody treatments could keep you out of the hospital and save your life, and my administration and I will continue working with the federal government to make sure we are using all the tools in our toolbox to keep you and your family safe and get back to normal sooner.". other information or advice or take other actions as requested by the governor. To date, Whitmer says the state has administered almost 7.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 4.6 million Michiganders ages 16 and up, with at least 57 percent of the population receiving at least one dose. Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! President Joe Biden is expected to sign a Buy American executive order Monday insuring when the federal government spends tax payer dollars, they are on American made goods. Michigan also has two confirmed cases of the South African, B 1351 variant. 1/26/2023 - Governor Jim Pillen 2023 State of the State Address. The award is taxable, but it will not count against your Unemployment as income. I have never forgotten the oath to pursue service with the help of our God. Inspired by her family, she's devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone. 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). Hospital capacity dedicated to COVID-19 patientshas been in10-week decline, withcurrent capacity at6.6% for beds with COVID-19 patients. Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker encourages Illinoisans to vote on election day and explains the safety precautions taken to account for the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Dept. Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Joseph Jop Parker as the County Court Judge for Lamar County. Subscribe to Heres the Deal, our politics Today, Governor Tate Reeves gave his 2023 State of the State Address. Our positivity rate has now dropped below 3 percent to only 2.74 percent from a peak of 9.43 percent in January and a high of 26.83 last year. WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Providing home-delivered meals to older adults through Michigan's aging network while congregate dining sites were closed during the pandemic. Feb 23. 2:00 p.m. PST. The variant does not appear to cause more severe disease, Michigan's current tests can identify it and the current vaccines appear to work against it according to Khaldun. Republicans have urged the Democratic-controlled legislature to go ahead with impeachment, possibly to prevent Cuomo from running for office again. Families are also encouraged toMask Up, Mask Right, using guidance for what masks to wear and how to wear them. The Governor's Office is responsible for different types of news and communication that come from the Governor or through the Governor's Office. The Michigan Department Health of Human Services had been closely monitoring three metrics for stabilization or declines over the past several weeks. ", "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. 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