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News from December 2020

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Campaign spending: Top 3rd quarter political donation recipients in Michigan in 2019

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 19, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from July 1 to September 30, 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top 2nd quarter political donation recipients in Michigan in 2019

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 18, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from April 1 to June 30, 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top 1st quarter political donation recipients in Michigan in 2019

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 17, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money from campaign donations in Michigan from January 1 to March 31, 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Michigan officials prepared to receive first batches of COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers

By Elle Johnson | Dec 16, 2020

As Michigan officials are receiving the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, only 56 hospitals and 16 health departments are set to receive the first batches from Pfizer-BioNTech.

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MICHIGAN, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES & ENERGY: Emergency work begins at Edenville Dam spillway, Tobacco River channel

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2020

Emergency construction work has started this week at the remaining portion of the Edenville Dam and along the Tobacco River

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MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE: Michigan Department of State Receives National Award for Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2020

The Michigan Department of State was awarded the 2020 Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV)

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Dr. Brad Romans Named Campus Director of Baker College of Jackson

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020

Baker College recently announced the appointment of Dr. Bradley (Brad) Romans as Campus Director of Baker College of Jackson. Dr. Romans, who has been with Baker for more than five years, including his current role as Director of Academic Affairs, replaces outgoing Jackson Campus President, Dr. Steven Simpson, who has moved on from Baker to pursue other opportunities. The announcement was made by Baker College President, Dr. Bart Daig.

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CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS: Job Search Techniques/Applications to be held on Dec. 14

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020

Would you like to learn some new job hunting techniques? Encountered 10 page employment applications?

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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: 2020 December Board of Review to be held on Dec. 15

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020

The East Grand Rapids Board of Review will be in session at 8:00 a.m. on December 08, 2020 at the City of East Grand Rapids, 750 Lakeside Dr, SE. for the purpose of correcting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact in the 2020 and 2019 assessment rolls as provided for under MCLA 211.53(b).

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CITY OF ADRIAN: Adrian City Commission Special Meeting December 14, 2020

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on gatherings, the Adrian City Commission meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom.

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DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER: Dec. 11 | This Week In Government: Latest On MI House COVID-19 Outbreak, Armed Protests At Secretary Benson’s Home

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020

Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, will provide members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more.

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Michigan extends lockdown order through Dec. 20

By Elle Johnson | Dec 9, 2020

The epidemic order, which was placed on Nov. 18 and had been set to expire Dec. 8, has been extended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) an additional 12 days.

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MICHIGAN, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES & ENERGY: Review of Enbridge Line 5 tunnel application extended to January 2021

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2020

Enbridge agrees to extend EGLE review period for NPDES, bottomlands and wetlands permit applications

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MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE: Rejected ballot data from Nov. 3 election demonstrates integrity of election

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2020

Rejected ballot data for the Nov. 3 election

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Pure Michigan is using tax dollars to promote tourism and travel despite Whitmer's objections

By James Ledbetter | Dec 8, 2020

Pure Michigan, a taxpayer-funded state marketing program, is using tax dollars to advertise travel over the holidays, despite Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's warnings against traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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As shutdown orders mount in Michigan and elsewhere, concerns about mental health grow

By Michael Pineda | Dec 7, 2020

Given the understated negative impact of the shutdown on children and adults, state governments could take into account the unintended consequences as they make COVID-19-related decisions moving forward.

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: List of Medical Careers in Demand for 2020—That Take Two Years or Less!

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2020

In recent years, the need for healthcare workers has skyrocketed. Out of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in America today, more than half of them are in the healthcare industry, so it’s no surprise that many colleges are now offering a wider selection of health science degree programs than ever.

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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: Public Safety Seeks Community’s Help Following Weekend Incident

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2020

The East Grand Rapids Public Safety Department is investigating an incident that took place Friday, Nov. 27 at the high school track. A 22-year-old female reported being assaulted by two males between 7:20 and 7:45 p.m.

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CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS: Luxury Janitorial, Employer Of The Day to be held on Dec. 09

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2020

A representative from Luxury Janitorial will be at Capital Area Michigan Works! American Job Center in Lansing from 11am to 1pm.

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FLINT & GENESEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New round of funding available for Flint small businesses

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2020

Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announce a second round of its grant program created to help Flint small businesses grow and thrive. Thanks to $210,000 in additional funding from GM, the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program will award grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in Flint that meet certain criteria.