This may be welcome news, depending on how you feel about working from home. On May 24 we can return to in-person work, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces, citing a huge milestone in statewide vaccinations. Slightly more than 55% of eligible residents 4.45 million people over 16 have at least one shot, the first benchmark for easing state Covid restrictions. This is a huge milestone, the governor says in a new message below.
(Photo: Twitter video) Under the governor s Vacc to Normal plan announced April 29, that s a trigger to allow on-site work for all business sectors in two weeks. So get ready to see your March 2020 desk notes and any stale snacks stashed in drawers.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tenure as Michigan’s elected leader has been marked by an elastic lockdown of the state economy, a steady stream of political attacks, and an autocratic management style. Combined, it’s led to thousands of job losses and business closings since the outbreak of COVID-19.
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In an inaugural address, every elected president, governor, or mayor seeks to offer a list of their numerous goals while detailing a first-term agenda. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ran on a promise to “fix the damn roads,” vowed bipartisan cooperation, and committed to dealing with a host of other issues in her first State of the State address in February 2019.
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Thu. May 13 at 9:30pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | It’s a story told by everyday people - in their own words - on their struggles, triumphs, and joys.
In this PBS American Portrait special from WKAR, Michiganders share short stories about their lives, inspiring conversation about what it means to be an American today. A variety of selfie videos, photos, and comments provide a unique look into life in the Great Lake state.
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MARQUETTE COVID cases continue to rise in four eastern Upper Peninsula counties.
Mackinac County added the most cases throughout April with 131 cases, followed by Luce County with 100 cases. Alger and Schoolcraft Counties each increased by a total of 47 cases, according to the Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft District Health Department.
The largest case increase over the last month was reported in people ages 19 to 64, with that age group comprising around 55% of cases across all four counties.
This group was followed by the 3 to 18 age range at around 32%, 65 and up at 9.80%, 0-2 at just over 2% and unknown at around 1%. In March, the LMAS District Health Department’s four-county jurisdiction added 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 73 probable cases for a total of 132. However, that number increased from April 4 to May 5, adding 325 cases of COVID-19 in the last month alone, 179 of which were confirmed and 146 which are probable.
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LANSING, Mich. â Governor Gretchen Whitmer is touting her âVacc to Normalâ plan and challenging more Michiganders to get vaccinated with the promise to fully reopen the state in the coming months.
The plan ties state vaccination rates to the easing of COVID-related restrictions, with a planned full reopening two weeks after 70% of adults are vaccinated.
Two weeks after
55% of Michiganders have received at least their first dose, in-person work will again be allowed for all sectors of business.
Then, two weeks after