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Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with New Projects This Week in Eight Counties
May 01, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will launch multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including US-12 resurfacing in Branch County, rebuilding the northbound I-69 ramp to eastbound I-94 in Calhoun County, M-15 resurfacing in Genesee County, US-131 rebuilding and repaving and M-96 repaving in Kalamazoo County, building a Flex Route on US-23 in Livingston County, M-50 resurfacing in Lenawee County, M-25 bridge repairs in Sanilac County and M-29 resurfacing in St. Clair County
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation Expanding Absentee Voting for Michigan Service Members Overseas
May 01, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 259, bipartisan legislation ensuring that absentee voter ballots from military and overseas voters are counted if received up to six days after an election
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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next Week in Marquette and Mecosta Counties
May 03, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects next week including the M-25 rebuilding project in Marquette County and M-20, M-66, and Old 131 road improvement projects in Mecosta County
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 500 Jobs, Up to $400 Million Investment from Norway’s Nel Hydrogen
May 03, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen is establishing an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Michigan
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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims April 30-May 6 as Small Business Week in Michigan
May 04, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April 30 through May 6 Small Business Week in Michigan, celebrating the resiliency and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs
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Business owners plead for reopening of Michigan economy
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, business owners throughout the United States are pleading with local governments to lift restrictions on business operations.
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Sen. Stamas calls for nonessential state employee layoffs
If you are a state employee in Michigan who is designated as nonessential, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Stamas (R-Midland) wants you to be laid off or reassigned to save the budget amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Spirits buy-back program aimed to provide relief for Michigan bars and restaurants
Bars and restaurants in Michigan aren’t forgotten in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new strategy for relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to WXYZ Detroit.
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Coronavirus demands force Michigan to reprioritize spending
The impact of the new coronavirus pandemic is forcing the state of Michigan to readjust its priorities in terms of spending.
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Economic fears mount as Michigan residents obey "Stay Home, Stay Safe"
Economic concerns have been compounded in the northern part of Michigan with the signing of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.
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Gov. Whitmer's budget proposal has some benefits but still doesn't fix Michigan's roads
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a budget proposal of $61.9 billion that would benefit mothers, health care and low-income K-12 students.