April 16, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media, Press Releases
Press Release Wednesday, April 15, 2020 For Immediate Release Mark Hinkle, Acting Press Officer press.office@ssa.gov News Release SOCIAL SECURITY Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments SSI Recipients with Dependent Children Should Still Go To IRS.gov to Provide Their Information The Social Security Administration announced today that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) […]
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April 10, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media
Michigan is the first state approved for a federal program to help feed kids who rely on school meals amid COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that Michigan is the first state approved for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer – or Pandemic EBT program. The program is a supplemental food purchasing […]
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April 9, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2020 Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Extends, Expands “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order to Save Lives Governor directs all Michiganders to stay home, stay safe through April 30 LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Whitmer signed executive order 2020-42, extending her prior “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through the end of April. […]
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April 6, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media
Overview of Executive Action on K12 School Closure due to COVID-19 ARABIC!
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April 2, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2020 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Suspending Face-to-Face Learning at K-12 Schools for Remainder of School Year Executive Order sets guidelines for remote learning, ensures teachers, school employees will be paid for remainder of school year LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-35, which orders […]
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April 2, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media
Some are calling upon the state to shut down the sale of lottery tickets, saying it’s a nonessential business. They note that lottery tickets can be purchased online. “They’re endangering the store owners, the customers,” said Martin Manna, president of the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce, which advocates for numerous stores in metro Detroit. “They’ve been asking: […]
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March 31, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media, Press Releases
Contact: Jason Moon, 517-282-0041 (media only) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced new programs for workers affected by COVID-19. The governor, under the federal CARES Act, signed an agreement between Michigan and the U.S. Dept. of Labor to implement Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs that grant benefits to workers who do not already qualify for state […]
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March 30, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media
To help Michiganders receive unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last name. The agency continues to see a historical increase in working families seeking emergency financial relief and this new schedule […]
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March 24, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media
In accordance with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, all Secretary of State offices are closed until further notice to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect public health. Late fees will be waived during this period. Customers can complete many transactions using online services and can make an appointment for a future visit (subject to cancellation). Read Frequently […]
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March 23, 2020 | ccfadmin | News & Media, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order Governor directs all non-critical businesses to temporarily close, all Michiganders to stay home or six feet away from others during COVID-19 crisis LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all […]
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