By optingto dine outdoors or order takeout, restaurants can remain open whileoperating safely to mitigatethe spread of COVID-19. "Every day MDHHS staff in local offices from Southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula work to provide residents with access to food through SNAP benefits," said Hertel. She says there is likely more cases of the variant and it is more than likely being spread. Together, we are eliminating this once-in-a-century virus, and now we are poised to jumpstart our economy and power it to new highs.". Hospitalizations have also increased with 15.2 percent of hospital beds being used for COVID-19 patients. Time to stop the bleeding (literally) in our capitol city, with people, businesses, officers and overall fear. Reeves thank you for protecting our children. MSU Pavilion to create more opportunities for Michigan residents to receive a vaccine. This week the Biden administration the is taking action to increase the vaccine supply to the state. Monday morning, Whitmer announced appointments to the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission to raise awareness of the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. Wade decision. Families are encouraged to stay homeas much as possible to maintain momentum and to protect loved ones. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom will release his revised 2022-23 state budget proposal on Friday in Sacramento, building on the state's ongoing work to confront California's greatest existential threats, bolster our economic growth, and make historic investments in California's future. See MoreSee Less, Gov. This Council will be integral toensuring our students and educators are equipped with everything they need to thrive.". Statewide case rate: This metric has increased over the past four weeks to 172.9cases per million. Office of the Governor > News. On Thursday, Whitmer said the Michigan Strategic Fund Board will consider the authorization of $58.5 million in additional COVID-19 support for small businesses. Hospital capacity dedicated to COVID-19 is now at 4.9 percent. Posted 16 mins ago. Whitmer unveiled the 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 years or older and "set the state of Michigan on a pathway toreturn to normal.". Providing home-delivered meals to older adults through Michigan's aging network. Thankfully we have brave firefighters across our state who do exactly that.And now we have a few more. The new order is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will last until Sunday, Jan. 31. Other actions that Whitmer and MDHHS took to address food insecurity during COVID-19 include: To apply for food assistance or other public assistance benefits, go to www.Michigan.gov/MIBridges. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in eight northeast South Dakota counties to be closed until noon Wednesday, Feb.15, due to blizzard conditions. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - On Monday, Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency following the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth. To date, the state has administered over 2 million vaccines to Michiganders of all races making the state 10th nationwide. Still, our educators haveworked tirelessly to teach our children during this pandemic under the most stressful conditions, and for that our state is forever indebted to them for their service," said Whitmer. Office Phone: 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created "COVID-19 Community Levels" to help us understand how COVID-19 is impacting where we live and what prevention steps we need to take. This week, the CDC came out with an updated guidance on what people who have been vaccinated (with both doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) can do. Abbott said the grandmother, who is in a hospital in critical condition, called 911 to report being shot. Last spring, food assistance recipients were given the chance to redeem their benefits with online food purchases from Amazon, and Walmart with Aldi later joining. Republicans have urged the Democratic-controlled legislature to go ahead with impeachment, possibly to prevent Cuomo from running for office again. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Applications open for submission beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 15 and will be available until Jan. 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. For more information and applications visit. Governor Whitmer will hold a press conference on the state's reopening Tuesday at noon. Over the last few weeks, Michigan has tracked outbreaks associated with youth sports. In a special edition of "10 News Conference," NBC 10's Gene Valicenti talks with Rep. Jim Langevin about his 11 terms in the House of Representatives and what c. 2 months ago. "They are . Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Following the outburst, Abbott resumed the press conference, saying, "Every Texan, every American, has a responsibility. Learn more here. Phone: (573) 751-3222 Fax: (573) 751-1495 Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! Watch WPRI 12 News Daily Newscasts LIVE here "No one can guarantee that there won't be a load shed event," Abbott said, according to the . Gretchen Whitmer announces details about the Ford Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic opening March 24. Gov. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. The percent of tests that are positive is 9.8 percent almost half of where Michigan was at during its peak in the beginning of April. More than 37,000 congregate meal participants received more than 1.6 million home-delivered meals during fiscal year 2020. Peaked at19.6% on Tuesday, Dec.4. Governor Parson will be joined by the new DHSS Director and Acting DHSS Director Robert Knodell at the press conference. Whitmer also announced Employee Assistance Grants will put dollars in the pocket of Michiganders who work in hospitality, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services sectors as well as the gym and fitness sectors. If you haven't already, I encourage you torise to the challengeand be a part of the solutionso we can continue our economic recovery andhave the summerwe allcrave.". During a press conference, the governor said that ice on power lines could cause the power to go out. More than 46,000 people received more than 6.4 million home-delivered meals from March through September 2020 an 8% increase in the number of meals. October 06, 2021 8:52 AM in News - Immigration / Borderwall. Michigan has 253 cases per million people. testing protocols for athletes and teams. Here's everything you need to know. The award is taxable, but it will not count against your Unemployment as income. If masks cannot be worn, participants must be regularly tested for COVID-19 consistent with guidelines issued by MDHHS. to suspend in-person activities, like games and practices, for the next two weeks. First published on May 24, 2021 / 12:18 PM. You are a hateful, pathetic little man and God IS watching. TheMichiganDepartment of Health and Human Services requirestesting for youth sportsbetween the ages of 13-19, and providestesting assistance throughtheMI Safer Sportstestingprogram, which expandedweeklytesting protocols for athletes and teams. May 24, 2021 / 12:18 PM The governor also urgedMichiganders to avoid dining indoors and avoid gathering with friends indoors for two weeks. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds, New York Gov. The War on Alzheimer's: The Battle Continues. WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at approx. She urged Michiganders to continue to wear their masks, wash their hands frequently, avoid large gatherings and to get a vaccine when possible. To stay updated on Governor Pritzkers most recent press conferences, please visit the Governors Twitter page@GovPritzkeror the Governors Facebook page@GovPritzkerfor the latest livestreams. It will be his first public comment since last week when NY AG Letitia James announced the results of her office's investigation . Going forward, Whitmer said fully vaccinated people do not need to mask up anymore when gathering indoors at a residence. FY24 Executive Budget Recommendation (PDF), Performance Measurement Information | Fiscal Year 2024, Mississippi State Early Childhood Advisory Council. The Studio 10 Home Show is proudly sponsored by: Odd Fellows Contracting, Tailored Design Studio, Streamline Enterprises, Van Attas Greenhouse & Flower Shop, Johnson's Workbench, MacDowell's . The updated mask order will be released on Monday, May 24 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The state is now at 203 cases per million and that's down 73 percent since the November peak, Test positivity rate has declined and is now at 6.2 percent, Hospital in patient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients is trending down and now at 9.2 percent. Michigan is now at 515 cases per million people, which is four times where the state was in the middle of February. I have never underestimated your trust. The health department issued guidance to schools strongly encouraging them to enroll in the department's testing program if they are open to in-person instruction. That job will fall to Hochul, who served briefly in Congress representing a Buffalo-area district, but purposely kept a modest profile as lieutenant governor in a state where Cuomo commanded and demanded the spotlight. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visitMichigan.gov/COVIDVaccine. So a year ago today, I stood with Governor Whitmer and announced that Michigan had identified the first cases of COVID-19 in the state. He said three law enforcement officers were injured when the suspect crashed a vehicle outside the school and allegedly engaged them in a gunfire before entering the school and committing the massacre. Ron DeSantis' press conference on COVID-19 was delayed Tuesday morning after it was disrupted by an activist who wanted to . Steve Sisolak will hold a virtual press conference, Thursday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. to provide an update on COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, along with the availability of COVID-19 . . Governor Gina Raimondo's press conference this afternoon will come at one of the more pivotal points of the pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, business owners worried that they . The 10-year N.Y. guv is holding a news conference Tuesday morning. That's why I'm here.". Whitmer announced last week the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan that includes a direct focus on vaccine distribution. Tonight, Gov. Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across Texas. **NOTE: Due to space restrictions and to adhere to physical distancing requirements, there will be a limited number of spaces for . MDHHS continues to urge families to avoid indoor gatherings or to pick a single other household to interact with consistent withguidance already released by the department. If it wasnt clear to the world already, the past few years have showcased how fundamentally important our nurses are for our nation.It was a pleasure to speak with the Mississippi Nurses Association, including hundreds of students who represent the future of health care! Andrew Cuomo, whois resigningamid sexual harassment allegations. Cases in Michigan are down more than 60 percent and hospitalizations have fallen over 30 percent since the state's mid-April peak. ", "We could have stopped this if we had stood up after Santa Fe High School, if we had stood up after El Paso," he said of two recent mass shootings in Texas. Kathy Hochul will be an extraordinary governor, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, another upstate political veteran, told reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Gina Raimondo and Lt. Gov. What happened to the Democratic or Independent Women? Governor's Mansion: 304.558.3588. Transcript: December 9, 2021 Press Conference. ", He continued, "We just can't accept this theater or business as usual, and accept the next shooting. "We are using every mitigation strategy, every medication, and every treatment option to fight the virus here in Michigan," said Whitmer. Read the full coronavirus news briefing speech here. The governor also announced, beginning April 5, all Michiganders ages 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated. To date, Whitmer says the state has administered almost 7.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 4.6 million Michiganders ages 16 and up, with at least 57 percent of the population receiving at least one dose. As the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves continues to build on his strong record as a conservative leader who fights to guard taxpayers dollars, improve educational opportunity, and grow new careers so that our states best and brightest can raise their families and thrive here at home. Were monitoring the forecast as we brace for the impending severe weather over the coming days.The state of Mississippi is prepared to respond logistically and operationally.Please take caution and follow alerts. He also said there was no evidence the suspect was ever treated for mental illness. Families are also encouraged toMask Up, Mask Right, using guidance for what masks to wear and how to wear them. Wednesday, July 21, 2021. regularly to the governor on its activities and make recommendations on an ongoing basis. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's August 14 press conference. We're standing up right here in Uvalde, Texas, right now. indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements, and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. As a result, Mississippi has been a shining example in recent years that smart, conservative policies work in education. In honor of the life and service of State Representative Kris Jordan, I hereby proclaim, that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Delaware County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral. Governor Noem Closes State Offices in Eight Counties for Winter Storms. 2023 Office of Governor Tate Reeves. (while it still exists), You are a detriment to Society : You are a danger to our Youth : All of these women are complicit with your Child Abuse and your Deranged meddling in Doctor's Medical Care. We'd rather you proactively defend our liberty. Overall case rates: increasing, currently at 266 cases per million. In 2017, he was elected as the 36th governor of the State of West Virginia and has spent his tenure finding ways to grow tourism, enhance statewide infrastructure, develop new educational opportunities and set a bright fiscal future for West Virginia. He said the only warning came in a direct message Ramos wrote on Facebook about 30 minutes before he allegedly shot his grandmother at her home. However, as of Jan. 22, stadiums can allow up to 500 people at venues that seat over 10,000 people and stadiums that seat less than 10,000 are allowed to be at 20 percent capacity, up to 250 people. A seasoned veteran of retail politics, Hochul shares some of Cuomos centrist politics, but is a stylistic contrast with a governor famous for his love of steamrolling opponents and holding grudges. The new order will last three weeks, until Sunday, Feb. 21. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pritzker's Smart Start Illinois Tour Continues with Visits to Peoria and Macomb: 136200: PEORIA Governor JB Pritzker continued his Smart Start Illinois education tour today with visits to Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center in Peoria and MacArthur Early Childhood Center in Macomb. I am asking today for you to join me in that mission. "We are going to stop the next one. Individualized activities with distancing and face masks are still allowed: retail shopping; public transit; restaurant takeout; and personal-care services such as haircuts, by appointment. Because of these metrics continuing to decrease and vaccinations are increasing, Khaldun says this will allow businesses to bring employees back to work soon. Distributing 230,000 USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to allow older adults to get local, fresh fruit and produce. Greg Abbott. Were monitoring the forecast as we brace for the impending severe weather over the coming days. Last week Whitmer raised Michigan's COVID-19 vaccination goal from 50,000 to 100,000 shots per day. Since first taking public office in 2004, Governor Reeves has worked tirelessly to craft sensible policies that will grow Mississippis economy and improve the quality of life for all Mississippians. 05/06/2020 - National Nurses Day: Conversation with Washington nurses. 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