A key House committee approved a series of bills Wednesday morning that provide billions in federal COVID-19 relief funds, but hold back billions more or offer the already appropriated money with strings attached.The move by the House Appropriations Committee underscores the ongoing political fight with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over billions of dollars intended to keep Michiganders healthy, fed and safe."Based on the votes in today’s House Appropriations Committee, I am deeply concerned
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The move by the House Appropriations Committee underscores the ongoing political fight with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over funds intended to keep Michiganders healthy, fed and safe.
“Based on the votes in today’s House Appropriations Committee, I am deeply concerned Democrats are looking for reasons to not support this COVID-19 recovery package denying Michigan families the help they desperately need, Chairman Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, said in a statement after his committee meeting.
Republicans presented several approved changes to some of the bills. One would require the state health department to outline their formula for methodology used to distribute the vaccines to each local health department and each enrolled provider, as described by a House analyst.
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I’ve always said it’s important to start off a new year with hope hope can be a great motivator.
But, after the year we’ve had, it’s hard to find hope. And, quite frankly, we need a lot more than a “positive attitude” to take on the problems our state is facing. COVID-19 has devastated us. Over 12,500 lost loved ones. Over 341,000 lost jobs. Countless days of worry, anxiety and isolation.
Most of all, COVID-19 has exposed what many have known for some time: Michigan’s foundation is crumbling.
After decades of disinvestment and partisan politics, our state has forgotten the importance of giving our residents the solid ground that will continue to hold them up even when times are tough. That will provide kids with high-quality education and care, regardless of their race or the place they call home. That will ensure that the homes we live in, the food we eat, and the water we drink are safe. That we have access to the health care w
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