Michigan Gov. Whitmer seeks common ground, virus relief in State of State
DETROIT – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sought “common ground” with the Republican-led Legislature in her State of the State address Wednesday, calling for quick passage of a multibillion-dollar relief plan that would prioritize coronavirus vaccinations and additional aid to Michigan schools and businesses to end the pandemic.
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The spending proposal, first announced last week, was among several policy initiatives outlined in the Democrat’s third annual speech — a virtual one in which she touted residents’ grit in a crisis that has claimed thousands of lives.
“The state of our state is resilience,” the governor said.
The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 554,237; Death toll now at 14,411
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- Throughout Metro Detroit, several restaurants have adopted igloo structures as a way to offer dining services outside amid the ban on indoor dining. But one restaurant in particular is doing things a bit differently, offering a more unique dining experience that’s specific to southwest Detroit, while still following state orders. Click here to read more.
- A new program in Detroit aims to end generational poverty by pairing children who have had adverse experiences with a paid, professional mentor for 12 years. Click here to read more.
- One Metro Detroit woman believes a distance of 20 feet may be keeping her from the opportunity to get the shot. Click here to read more.
- The human toll of the coronavirus pandemic is going to be felt for years to come and a local church is planning to honor the victims in a special way. Click here to read more.
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