Gov. Whitmer signs supplemental funding to support COVID-19 recovery plan, additional work now needed to fully utilize federal aid
Funding secured for wage increase for direct care workers, schools, emergency rental assistance, vaccine administration, and testing.
LANSING, Mich. Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that supports the COVID-19 recovery plan she sent to the legislature in January. It includes key provisions of the governor’s MI COVID Recovery Plan, including a $2.25/hour wage increase for direct care workers, $283 million in federal emergency rental assistance to help ensure people can stay in their homes, up to $110 million in federal funding for vaccine administration, and up to $555 million in federal funding for testing and tracing.
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Since March 2020, society has learned how to navigate through and adjust to many upheavals and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is certainly true for community associations conducting business and carrying out routine operations. Looking back on what was an extraordinary year due to the pandemic provides clarity for Virginia community associations about where to focus in 2021 and the future.
Governmental Orders and Legislation
The circumstances surrounding Virginia’s State of Emergency due to COVID-19 changed frequently during the pandemic. It became critical for community associations to keep abreast of federal, state, and local governmental orders and guidelines and emergency legislation. The rapid changes illustrated the need for Boards to adapt quickly and be nimble. Rules and resolutions had to be implemented in a way that addressed temporary restrictions that were subject to change. It caused
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Keith and Pat Pochert won the $30 December gift card drawing sponsored by the Village Employee Benefit Fund. The Porcherts registered for the prize when they signed up for the VEBF monthly newsletter.
The couple moved to Hot Springs Village from Michigan. They ve donated to the VEBF for years. Keith explains his reasons. I found out about the VEBF years ago. Gene Lichliter is in the Village Men s Garden Club with me and heard about it from him.
Pat continues, “Our grinder alarm went off one time in the middle of the night. The Property Owner s Association employees came out right away and fixed things. They’re wonderful.