Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces actions to support families, restaurants, and residents facing eviction
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration is taking action to support Michigan families, restaurants and small businesses among the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Whitmer Administration plans to implement another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars and partner with Michigan restaurants to allow SNAP benefits for prepared meals. It also announced another $2 million for the Eviction Diversion Program.
As we head into another Michigan winter, I’ll continue to do everything I can to support our families and small businesses.
These actions will ensure that families have the support they need to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads this winter, as well as provide support to local restaurants and small business owners all over the state that are struggling as a result of the pandemic. As we continue working to
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced the state was implementing a series of programs aiming to assist restaurants and small businesses struggling due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
MICHIGAN Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced the state was implementing a series of programs aiming to assist restaurants and small businesses struggling due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Among the programs announced is another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars, and also a partnership with restaurants allowing them to accept SNAP benefits in exchange for prepared meals, according to a news release issued by Whitmer s administration.
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