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A sign outside the Ambassador Restaurant in Houghton is typical of those posted across Michigan.
HOUGHTON The state’s Covid-19-related health orders, which have already had a disastrous impact on Michigan, have been extended through Jan. 31, and establishment owners are trying to hang on. What began Nov. 18, 2020, as a “three-week pause,” is now dragging into its ninth week.
While most restaurants and bars in the Copper Country continue to adhere the state’s emergency health orders, a Jan. 11 release from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) stated that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and other state officials issued statements highly commending bar and restaurant owners for their ongoing compliance with the state’s COVID-19-related emergency health orders, prohibiting them from permitting indoor dining and gatherings, which were defined by the Michigan De
Grants for restaurant workers available this month
Application window opens January 15
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LANSING, Mich. â The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation announced on Tuesday grants from the state of Michigan for people impacted by the stateâs COVID-19 emergency orders.
Employees in hospitality, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services sectors may receive one-time grants up to $1,650 if they were impacted by the order that took effect Nov. 18, according to a news release.
Applications will be open Jan. 15 through Jan. 25.
The State of Michigan Department of Treasury will process Employee Assistance Grants to approved recipients from the $45 million fund.