Recently, we unveiled theMI New Economyplan, a$2.1 billion proposaltogrowour middle class,supportsmall businesses, andinvestin our communities. cracking an axle or blowing a tire. Just a table and some chairs. Together, let's. Thank you. TheMI New Economyplanis an important start. But I'm. Thank you. Iwant towork with you, the legislature, and anyone who wants toempowerMichigan's families, communities, and small businesses. that demonstrate this. Newsfeed Now: Coroner expected to release autopsy, Newsfeed Now: Facebook whistleblower testifies before, Newsfeed Now: Biden back to the drawing board on, Newsfeed Now: Bodycam video shows Gabby Petito discussing, Newsfeed Now: Congress reaches deal to avoid government, Newsfeed Now: Gabby Petitos family urges Brian Laundrie, Newsfeed Now: GOP senators block government funding, Newsfeed Now: Federal warrant issued for Brian Laundrie, Newsfeed Now: Divers join search of Brian Laundrie, Newsfeed Now: Search for Brian Laundrie continues, Newsfeed Now: Students being warned against TikTok, Newsfeed Now: Authorities continue to search for, Newsfeed Now: Parents of teen accused in school massacre, Newsfeed Now: Pres. I also ask you, as business leaders,to take a stand against efforts to undermineourelections and voting rights- including right here in Michigan, by opposing efforts that would create new barriers to voting. So, Izoomed with groups of grocery clerks, nurses,teachers, doctors,child careworkers, utility workers, and sanitation workers to name a handful. Weneed workers to fill open jobs. Andfranklyit's what I missed most through COVID-people. "Today, we remain at a critical point in the pandemic," said Hertel. I see it. One of the kids bumped into a woman andshehadhadit. You can watch the press conference live here. None of us has time or energy to waste. The live. We are not destined to be divided. process of getting things done.
Seeking to, judgmental. Washingtons new law prohibits the future sale, distribution, manufacture and import of more than 50 types of guns, including AR- and AK-style rifles. See complete coverage on our Coronavirus Continuing Coverage page. as required by law, it is essential for motorists to always respect bicyclists and safely share the road by giving them at least three feet of room when passing bicycles, making Michigan roadways safe for everyone who uses them; and. Over the last few weeks, Michigan has tracked outbreaks associated with youth sports. Whitmer said Mondaythe state will extendworkplace COVID-19 restrictions for another six monthsbecause of current pandemic trends. Last year the governor signed a package of gun bills, including one that banned the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Whitmer was joined at the press conference by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks of Grand Rapids and House Speaker Joe Tate of Detroit, both Democrats who helped put the new plan together. That's why weallneed to tackle these big, structural challenges bygrowingMichigan's economy,creatinggood-paying jobs, andbuildingindustries of the future. However, parents and athletes need to understand the risk involved with youth sports if they choose to participate, saidDr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. My commitment to you today is simple: I will make a seat at the table and work withanyonewho wants to get things done forMichigan's families. I approached these conversations as a fellow Michigander. We see that divide in our state. That time forged me. She'll be joined by health director Robert Gordon and chief . Having these conversations also brought me back to one of thetoughest timesinmy own life:when Itookcare of my mom at theendof her life and my daughter at thebeginningof hers. I will work tirelessly to put Michigan first and usher in a new era of prosperityforour families, communities, and businesses. And I have sought to model my behavior, my rhetoric, and my outreach to reflect that belief. Whitmer was joined by Lieutenant Governor G I stocked shelves at Kroger, madehand sanitizer at American Fifth in Lansing, filled potholes at a road construction site, tagged along with trainers at the Pistons facility, served food at a Coney Island, made fresh potato chips at Better Made, swept the floor at a beauty salonin Grand Rapids, picked applesat Uncle John's Cider Mill, and helped teachers get their classrooms ready for the school year. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Every job I've had in my life taught me something. to what we can do when we work together. More than once, I heard about families who don'tevensee one another anymore because of political arguments. Race relations.
Governor Whitmer provides update on omicron and rise in COVID cases - WXYZ Governor Whitmer said at a press conference on Tuesday, April 6 that increasing restrictions was not the solution to controlling the spike. (April 30, 2023), Woman returns to first She Runs Grand Rapids event since 2019, The 11th annual She Runs Grand Rapids race is happening Sunday morning. Becausewhowe are, We are a beautiful, big-hearted state defined by our complexity. . We are atop ten state to do businessand stillboastthestrongestautomotive manufacturing nationwide. And I was consistently humbled by the conversations I had. LANSING, Mich. - During a press conference on Wednesday, Michigan Gov. A couple of things. We have an incredible opportunity, Over the last couple of weeks, I've laid out "what" we need to tackle. That pamphlet told the story of a man who was riding the subway in New York City. I've worked at alumber yard, stocked shelves at Target, and worked the line at Royal Fork Buffet. Wemustlive it. All rights reserved. That too many people think: "I win ifyoulose.". Thisshouldn't becontroversial-it's investing billions of dollars we have into the 10 million people who call this place home. Middle class jobs, beloved public parks, paths toskills andhigher education,supportfor small businesses, and childcare forworking families. For all youth sports, participants must test on at least a weekly basis for COVID-19, and also before any unmasked activity. of times, but exponentially so during the pandemic. But that appears to be a bridge too far for Livingston County. minute of it. In the next 10 years, what excites you and what concerns you most about your life and the state? This is only a recommendation and no new orders were issued Friday. Healing our divide, take a long time. Whitmer press conference on lowering costs, Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Worlds workers rally on May Day; France braces for, Regulators seize First Republic in 3rd bank failure, Deputies: 2 injured in 3-car crash near Kalamazoo, Girls on the Run Kzoo needs volunteers for 5K, Tornado flips cars, damages homes in coastal Florida. And inGrand Rapids-a mom who works in healthcaresaid she just wantsher boys to bekindbecause the world they're entering is full of bullies and bitterness. But it is themostcriticalthing we must do. Idon't know what that may look like for you, but it is a problem worth solving. There are times that may seem harder and harder to believe, but I willnevergive upon that. I willalwaysroll up my sleeves andwork withanyone,anywhere. Governor Whitmers office is available to assist Michiganders with matters pertaining to a state government department and agencies. What do you worry about for them and their futures?
With no other alternative, Democrats close ranks around Biden Daily Briefing: Republican candidate yet to emerge in race for Michigan U.S. Senate seat; Smokey Robinson's new album and more, will extendworkplace COVID-19 restrictions, Tracking the progress of the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Metro Detroit health departments switch to Pfizer, Moderna after J&J vaccines paused, state is at a record high for hospitalizations, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Michigan Gov. As webegin, I want to start by quoting two famous Americans. It's that core mission that brought me into public service in the first place-toservethe state I love anddeliverchange that makes areal differencein people's lives. So, I hope you will join me at a future Fix the Damn Road Ahead event or give me a chance to work at your business alongside your hardworking employees. Hissixkids were running wild. Balancing a rewarding career with the ability to have a high-quality lifestyle is important. On Thursday, the Michigan Health Department confirmed 2,629 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the state's total cases to 618,421 since the start of the pandemic. Administering more than five million doses of the safe and effective COVID vaccine in under four months is a big deal, but weve still got a lot more work to do, said Gov. They're an investment of time,they may be uncomfortableand may not necessarily end with a concrete answer. Because the truth iswe can't find common ground if we don't talk to each other. Just as relief in the form of life-saving vaccines rolled out of Portage, Michigan, givingthe worlda collective sense ofhope, January 6thhappened. It will certainly be cooler with highs in the upper 40s. That too many people think: "I win if, One thing that they all agreed on was that the kind of conversation, were having:direct, respectful, honest, was, happening much anymore. The causes of these glaring realities are multi-faceted, and on some level, they are all correct. AndI askall of you, as leaders, to lean in and help Michigan address the challenges it faces. It appears that we live, increasingly, intwoMichigans. Butit was the, that mattered-connectingwith one another. There are alsotoomany jobs that don't pay enoughand there aren't enough Michiganders with thetraining or educationnecessary tofill high-skill jobs. In the last two years I've often been thetargetof it. The blood, sweat, and tears of generations of working families who. And I have sought to model my behavior, my rhetoric, and my outreach to reflect that belief. 1:00. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's March 10, 2021 coronavirus press conference. Acknowledgingthe factthat we haveso much in commonis. Whitmer asks residents to avoid indoor dining, pause youth sports for two weeks, Governor Whitmer makes recommendations regarding COVID-19 spike, Jake Witt is NFL bound, drafted by Indianapolis in the 7th round, Jaspers Sugar Bush hosts 41st annual Pancake Day, Upper Peninsula Brewing Company hosts interactive events, Calumet Art Center hosts watercolor tree painting workshop. Some areas may stay dry. Statewide, 45children werehospitalized Tuesday with either confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19,according to state data. This is about 800,000 American lives and this is preventable, said Whitmer. working,continuously stressed. Just because they dont solve all the problems does not mean the state of Washington does not take action, Inslee said. I am very proud of what we've accomplished over the last couple of years. MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -Governor Gretchen Whitmer today deliveredthekeynote addressat the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. May is National Bike Month, which includes National Bike to Work Week from May 15 21, 2023; and National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, 2023. The emergency order comes after 107 positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to Harper's Restaurant & Brew Pub. It's easy to feel discouraged and divided. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. They are the ones I think about when I make any decision.
Replay: Gov. Whitmer update on Michigan COVID-19 response Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will speak at a press conference at 3 p.m. Tuesday. However, to illustrate the severity of the situation, emergency room wait times have increased dramatically in some parts of the state.". Director Hertel also commented on wait times and procedures that are on hold due to hospitals being overwhelmed with both COVID and non-COVID patients. ORIGINAL STORY: As COVID-19 cases rise in Michigan, Gov. Wecannot wastethis opportunity, and I ask you to work with me and the legislature to get this done. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Friday morning providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. We should heedthe words of Bobby Kennedy and Ted Lasso andmake an effortto understand with compassion and love-to be curious, not judgmental. In conjunction with these designations, schools across Michigan work to encourage and educate students to be lifelong bicyclists and safe road users; and. We got a lot done.
Gov. Whitmer press conference - Fox 8 Cleveland WJW our speed to market. Updated: Feb 6, 2023 / 11:40 AM EST. Bike and Roll to School Day is supported by the Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Fitness Foundation, event partner nonprofits, community organizations, and school districts statewide as a way to empower communities to make active commutes to school a safe, appealing, and preferred choice for families; I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 3, 2023, as Bike and Roll to School Day in Michigan. One very real and one, In 1968, hours after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and just months before his own, Bobby Kennedy said, "We can make an effort to replace violence that has spread across our land, with an effort to understand with, 52 years later, Coach Ted Lasso, quoted Walt Whitman and remindedusall to "Be, In addition to ponderingleadershipquotes from real politiciansand fictionalcoaches, I've been governing through a pandemic and facing down challenges that. Over the last couple of weeks, I've laid out "what" we need to tackle. I willkeepengagingin good faith to get things donebecause it is what our state needs and what ourpeopledeserve. The planaddressesmany ofthe economic challenges we facewith strategicinvestments inpeople, places, and prosperity. I'vealsobeen rolling up my sleeves and working alongside people all over the state. It's easy to feel discouraged and divided.
Live stream: Gov. Whitmer's proposed budget presented to - WDIV But it was a feeling that's difficult to sum up in a word. To share an opinion with the Governors office or to request assistance with matters pertaining to state government, please follow the link below. Please see below for her remarks as prepared for delivery. Weturned a projected $3billiondeficitintoa$3.5 billionsurplus. Many of. In general, students are healthier and more attentive, traffic is less congested, and busing costs are reduced in schools that continually participate in Safe Routes to School programs; and. First, my girls. I mentioned my plan to get out andFix the Damn Road. Ourcredit ratingoutlookwas boosted by two ratingagencies: Moody's and S&P. Apr 25. That day, we all saw the. "This surge is severe. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. I was glued to the TV that day, sitting with my husband and kids, watching instunned silence. I didn't want a facilitator, and while the obvious public safety concerns meant we had to be thoughtful about who was in the room, I wanted to speak to Michigandersdirectly. We've lost friends and family over politics. It's a Herculean task in this environment. I've worked at alumber yard, stocked shelves at Target, and worked the line at Royal Fork Buffet. And at that point, one of the wonderful hospice people gave me a pamphlet and suggested I read it. The bill concerning lawsuits against gun manufacturers and sellers requires them to exercise reasonable controls in making, selling and marketing weapons, including steps to keep guns from being sold to people known to be dangerous or to buyers who might buy weapons on someone elses behalf. WHEREAS,May is National Bike Month, which includes National Bike to Work Week from May 15 21, 2023; and National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Additionally, the state is offering 56 pop-up sites located throughout Michigan as part of the special program in an effort to increase access to testing for Michiganders returning from Spring Break. Our futures are bound together, andour problems areourproblems.
WATCH HERE: Michigan Update - Gov. Whitmer News Conferences [Stay informed on what's happening across Michigan: Subscribe to our news alert emails here.]. Let'scontinue in that spirit of collaboration toputthebillions of federal dollarswehavetowork. for our families. And with those resources, we can maketransformativechange on infrastructure, skills, small business, education, and so much more that has long eluded us because ourstate'sgeneral fund hasn't grown in 20years. Hard work is in our DNA in Michigan. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. Because for better or worse, I'mblessed by hope. The officials will discuss the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. I wanted these conversations to bereal, off-the-record, unscripted. But it was a feeling that's difficult to sum up in a word. That day, we all saw theclearest, mostvisceralmanifestation of thefundamental issue we all face: our political divide. There are alsotoomany jobs that don't pay enoughand there aren't enough Michiganders with thetraining or educationnecessary tofill high-skill jobs. The ingenuity oftheMotor City. EveryMichigander probably felt a bit of that isolation. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to provide an update on Michigan's response to the COVID-19 pandemic at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Lansing. If we ignore our divide, we will staystuckandwe'll allbe worse off. The Michigan health department confirmed 8,867 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, bringing the state to 756,564 total cases since the start of the pandemic. Over260,000morepeoplehave healthcare too. We need todo moresupportmoreentrepreneurship in MichiganandMEDC needsmore tools in its toolboxtocompete on a global levelandboostour speed to market. Just when she was about to read him the riot act, he turned to her and told her that his wife just died of cancer. He said, "I don't know how I'm going to raise these kids on my own." The MDHHS requires testing for youth sports between the ages of 13-19, and provides testing assistance through the MI Safer Sports testing program, which expanded weekly testing protocols for athletes and teams. We need tocultivate, retain, and lure talentin Michigan. It's been a busy month for Michigan's Democrats looking to weaken gun rights. Governor Whitmer stated that hospitals across the state are stretched thin and nurses, doctors, and respiratory therapists are at the brink overwhelmed with COVID patients. the middle class. from Ingham to Iron; Macomb to Mackinac; Kent to Keweenaw; county to county to county largely care about the same fundamentals. Why do I choose to believe? It willalsofully fund the Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners,expand childcare to 105,000 morekids at low or no-cost,repair 100 bridges, replacelead service lines, and so much more. Jay Inslee signs house bill 1240, which prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of semi-automatic assault-style weapons in the state. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. That measure also requires all gun buyers to show they have taken safety training. Being Governor is an isolating jobinthe. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. A press conference started at 10:00 a.m. eastern time Friday morning. Hard work is in our DNA in Michigan. Democrats and activists applaud state for new legislation, which includes a ban on the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles. Washington has moved to tighten the states gun laws in recent years, after a young man in 2016 used a newly purchased AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with a 30-round magazine to kill three teens and wound another at a house party north of Seattle. Lets get it done.. This is not about ratings or leaderships or polls. I knowthatdespite its faults, it's worth fighting for. I wanted to talk to a range of people who representedmanycommunities and viewpointswithinourgreatstate. Soask yourself-what tangible action can you takeeverydayto turn down the temperature and focus our energy on solving, We must faceour political dividehead on. If you want a pest-free patio this spring, the most important thing you can do is take away those elements that bugs find desirable. The ban on some semi-automatic weapon sales drew a quick legal challenge from the Second Amendment Foundation, based in Bellevue, Washington; and the Firearms Policy Coalition, based in Sacramento, California. One from our past and one from our present. manifestation of thefundamental issue we all face: our political divide. I worked withpeople. A recession, a long overdue racial reckoning, a devastating dam failure and flood in Midland, a kidnapping plot, an election, and of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan Gov. Iknowhow much bitterness and hate there is in the world. So, weinvitedsmall groups of three to eight people at a time to sit down andtellme about their lives. I, Whitmer Signs Restoring Workers Rights Bill Package Into Law.
Michigan county "cancels" Whitmer's red flag law - HotAir One mass killing every 6.53 days: US shootings are on a record pace, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. One thing that they all agreed on was that the kind of conversationWEwere having:direct, respectful, honest, wasnothappening much anymore. I heard a range of stories:InKalamazoo, aretired manshared a story about his neighbor, who looks out for him and his wife. Together, let'sharnessour potential to usher in a new era of prosperity for the state we all love. LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference at the Mackinac Policy Conference announcing her economic agenda today. I mentioned my plan to get out andFix the Damn RoadAheadin my State of the Stateearlier thisyear, and it's been good to engage again. You can watch it live on TV6 & FOX UP and the TV6 & FOX UP Facebook page. Michigan Gov. Gov. Seeking tounderstand. I approached these conversations as a fellow Michigander. Why do I choose to believe? It's a lesson we all need to remind ourselves of from time to time, that can be summed up in a simple word: sonder. Weturned a projected $3billion, . I willlive my values.
Gov. Whitmer press conference on lowering costs - WOODTV.com Governor Whitmers office is available to assist Michiganders with matters pertaining to a state government department and agencies. The Michiganders I spokewithalso shared their concerns:Social media. It's the feeling ofbeing aloneas things get worse,powerlessin the face of global forces stretching your paychecks thinner,anxiousas poisonous technology profitsoffofmaking you afraid of "others,"andnervousabout your children's future. And myfinalaskto all of you is to put time on your calendar towards addressing political division. (April 30, 2023), Rain showers are falling across West Michigan Sunday evening and into the night. Contact the Governor Every job I've had in my life taught me something. The swagger of the Bad Boys. I remember a point when I was really struggling-not sleeping,alwaysworking,continuously stressed. ", 52 years later, Coach Ted Lasso, quoted Walt Whitman and remindedusall to "Becurious,notjudgmental.". IE 11 is not supported. The health department said although Executive Order 2020-114 already restricts restaurant capacity to 50% of normal seating, the county's emergency order directly affects large licensed food service establishments with capacities of more than 150. (April 30, 2023), Women and girls took over downtown Grand Rapids for the Gazelle Sports SHE RUNS 5K, 10K and a half marathon Sunday morning. I havenot always been successful. Not only because of his age Biden will be almost 82 years old by the time of the vote but also because his approval ratings were plummeting, and polls were predicting the Democrats would be wiped out in the midterms. Time with our family and friends enjoying our beloved parks and lakes. These peopleinspiredme. It's a Herculean task in this environment. Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state 's efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 which included an expansion of . I will keep sitting at tables with people whodisagreewith me andhearing them out. Monday morning will bring a mixture of rain and snow showers. Becausewhowe aretodaydoes not define who we will betomorrow. I enjoyedeveryminute of it. State officials have announced 63,497 positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan Monday. Beingcurious,notjudgmental. One from our past and one from our present. give upon that. Butit was theengagementthat mattered-connectingwith one another. We all love this state. The planaddressesmany ofthe economic challenges we facewith strategicinvestments inpeople, places, and prosperity. But I believe-andI know-thatour good daysoutnumber our bad days. Nobody is perfect. Theyhelpedfix each other's roofs despite having opposing yards signs and disagreeing vehemently about politics. None of us has time or energy to waste. Sonder is the realizationthat each random passerby is living a life as complex as your own-with their own hopes and dreams, fears and faults,routinesand idiosyncrasies-their own story.
Gov. Whitmer lays out three main economic goals | WOODTV.com Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. on the state of COVID-19. (April 30, 2023). Michigan's death toll is now 15,835.
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New report on Michigan COVID-19 racial disparities shows state - WJBK I willbe curious, not judgmental. These necessary conversationsdon't make for goodclickbait. Everyone should wear a mask in indoor and outdoor crowded settings, Stay home if youre sick with COVID-19 or any other respiratory illness. And most of all, I am a believer in people. Iknow it is easy to think that the things happening in Lansing or DC"don't impact my life"or"my bottom line,"but in this case,thedisengagedperpetuate the problem.