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State task force urges new state policies to tackle root causes of poverty, bring opportunity to more Michiganders
State task force urges new state policies to tackle root causes of poverty, bring opportunity to more Michiganders
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of poverty, bring opportunity to more Michiganders
LANSING – 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 today by the Michigan Poverty Task Force.
The group presented its findings – a list of 35 policy recommendations – to
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who created the task force in December 2019 to identify new ways state government can help low-income Michiganders transcend poverty and build a better life.
State task force urges new policies to tackle root causes of poverty
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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
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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.”