5 more businesses hit with liquor license suspensions in latest pandemic enforcement
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Oak Cafe in Wyandotte is one of 26 businesses that have seen their liquor licenses suspended since September for violation of state health department orders.
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission continues to show it will crack down on any business owner who elects to defy a pandemic-related state order, suspending the liquor licenses and permits of five more businesses in Southeast Michigan.
According to a news release, violations include allowing nonresidential, in-person gatherings; providing in-person dining; failure to require face coverings for staff and patrons; and failure to prohibit patrons from congregating.
“No Michigander should worry about how to put food on the table for themselves and their families, especially during a pandemic,” Whitmer said in a statement. “This partnership with our restaurants will ensure people across the state have the support they need this winter.
Called the Restaurant Meal Program (RMP), its goal is to help food assistance program participants who face difficulties in preparing their own meals because of their age, disability, or lack of access to meal preparation facilities.
In Michigan, more than 180,000 seniors, 134,000 residents with disabilities, and 1,200 residents experiencing homelessness will be eligible for the RMP program, according to the state agency.
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Gov. Whitmer announces programs to support Michigan families, restaurants & small businesses
Posted at 1:14 PM, Dec 22, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-22 14:40:33-05
(WXYZ) â Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her administration will take actions to provide support for Michigan s families, restaurants and small businesses.
Her administration will implement another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars, similar to the one administered earlier this year. The governor s office will also partner with Michigan restaurants to allow SNAP benefits for prepared meals.
The administration also announced another $2 million for the Eviction Diversion Program.
âAs we head into another Michigan winter, Iâll continue to do everything I can to support our families and small businesses,â Whitmer said in a press release. âThese 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,