OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER // MAY 24, 2021 Michigan surpassed eight million vaccinations! On Friday (May 21st), Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement as Michigan surpassed eight million vaccine doses administered. “Michigan is emerging from the once-in-a-century pandemic and gearing up to jumpstart the economy,” said Governor Whitmer. “The hope that…
Michigan is temporarily pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine based on FDA and CDC guidance. Based on recommendations from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking that all Michigan providers temporarily pause the administration of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine in Michigan. This temporary recommendation is based on the identification…
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency // February 20, 2021 The Michigan Employment Security Act, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and the Continued Assistance Act (CAA) require individuals collecting unemployment insurance benefits to be available for suitable work and accept an offer of suitable work. In situations where an employer makes a bona fide…
Michigan Department of Attorney General // February 17, 2021 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advises Michigan residents facing financial hardship during the pandemic may be eligible for continued rent and mortgage payment assistance, as well as deferred student loan payments. Nessel also warns that these relief programs may motivate bad actors to think of new ways to attempt to steal personal information and money. “As this nation continues to grapple with the impact of…
By Samuel Dodge, mlive.com // October 22, 2020 LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed a slew of bills that replace her recently rescinded COVID-19 executive orders, including a package defining liability in lawsuits. The package outlines liability for businesses, employees and consumers when an individual is exposed to COVID-19. The Republican-sponsored bills provide protections for…
Effective Immediately MIRA feels the directive fails to address the duties and/or obligations of the bottlers, distributors, or recyclers in picking up the redeemed items. Please read the notice below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Michigan Department of Treasury at 517.636.0515 or 517.335.2167 (and your State Senator and State Representative) and…
Phase 2 Begins on Oct. 5, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders seeking their 10-cent deposit on bottles and cans will soon have more options for redeeming their deposits, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. With the beginning of “Phase 2” on Oct. 5, 2020, all grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations and other…
Detroit Free Press // July 14, 2020 Families utilizing extended benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to do so through July. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday the additional food assistance will be extended through the month, according to a MDHHS news release.…
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-149 Temporary safety measures for food-selling establishments and pharmacies and temporary relief from requirements applicable to the renewal of licenses for the food-service industry Rescission of Executive Order 2020-126 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death. It is caused by a new strain…
The Governor of Michigan has issued a new executive order requiring customers to wear a facemask or to be denied service. Due to the ambiguity of the new executive order, MIRA is sending this FAQ to help you navigate these issues so as to mitigate non-compliance by customers. 1. Must I post a sign of…