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11 takeaways from Whitmer s COVID update: Variant spreading, Michigan vaccinations, relief money

11 takeaways from Whitmer’s COVID update: Variant spreading, Michigan vaccinations, relief money State announces $52.5 million in relief for nearly 6,000 small businesses Published:  Updated:  Tags:  LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. COVID-19, talking about the more contagious variant, vaccinations and what’s next for Michigan. Here are our takeaways from the briefing: Relief for small businesses Whitmer announced $52.5 million The money will come from the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program. “The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program provides crucial support to Michigan’s small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Whitmer said. “These grants, combined with additional business relief efforts offered by the MEDC, will create a strong foundation for Michigan’s long-term economic recovery.”

State task force, Whitmer urge new state policies to tackle root causes of poverty

State task force, Whitmer urge new state policies to tackle root causes of poverty “Creating conditions that give every Michigander access to economic opportunity and prosperity is one of the most sacred duties of state government.” Credit: Governor Whitmer Published: 12:52 PM EST February 17, 2021 Updated: 12:52 PM EST February 17, 2021 LANSING, Mich. Lifting millions of Michiganders out of poverty will require bold new initiatives, expanded state policies and a significant financial investment, according to a new report released Wednesday by the Michigan Poverty Task Force. The group recently presented its findings – a list of 35 policy recommendations – to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She created the task force back in December 2019 to identify new ways state government can help low-income Michiganders transcend poverty.

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