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Gretchen Whitmer

Glen Oaks Receives Approval for 2021 Budget, Student Support Programs

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October 9, 2020

The Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC) Board of Trustees held a planning retreat and regular meeting Thursday morning at the college. President Dr. David Devier and other administrators and staff provided updates on pandemic cases and measures at the college, as well as on several student funding programs provided with assistance from the State of Michigan. Devier also said Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the college’s 2021 budget at flat funding.

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Moag: Masks Still Required in Three Rivers Schools
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October 6, 2020

Superintendent Ron Moag said a recent masking policy for all students and staff will remain in place at all Three Rivers Community Schools (TRCS) buildings. At a Board of Education (BOE) work session Monday evening, Moag said state agencies like the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to require them despite a Friday Michigan Supreme Court Decision pertaining to the legal legitimacy of pandemic-related Executive Orders from the Governor’s Office.

Whitmer says many COVID-19 orders will remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling
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October 3, 2020

The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not possess the legal authority under two laws to extend states of emergency and issue executive orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer said after 21 days, a number of health and safety protocols she has mandated will continue under “alternative sources of authority that were not at issue” in Friday’s ruling.

Whitmer’s $500M water infrastructure plan funds PFAS cleanup, sewer upgrades
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October 2, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday a landmark investment in Michigan’s notoriously underfunded water infrastructure, prompting praise from environmental groups who say the action is a much-needed step in the right direction.

County Commissioners Weigh Letter to Whitmer Regarding McDonough
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October 1, 2020

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners weighed Wednesday whether to send a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer regarding Prosecutor John McDonough’s status. McDonough has been on paid leave since being arrested in a May drunk driving incident for which he will soon stand trial.

What’s in Michigan’s $62.8B budget? Here’s what we know.
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September 24, 2020

Michigan leaders are close to nailing down a $62.8 billion state budget plan for Fiscal Year 2021, as legislators released details Wednesday and started to approve bills.

More options coming for bottle, can returns
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September 22, 2020

Michigan residents with bottles and cans still piled up will soon have more options for redeeming their 10-cent deposits, the Michigan Department of Treasury announced Monday.

Tuesdays with Torrey: Misplaced Rage
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August 25, 2020

Torrey Brown argues that everyone has their fingers pointed at governors, claiming that they are responsible for this or that during the pandemic, while not realizing who is ultimately responsible for it all.

Two More St. Joseph County Residents Die from COVID-19
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August 12, 2020

The total number of deaths in St. Joseph County related to the global COVID-19 pandemic rose again this week, according to statistical charts on county and state websites.

Letter to the Editor: I stand with her
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July 21, 2020

A letter to the editor, from Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac, concerning what she calls "the the swift, bold action of Governor (Gretchen) Whitmer" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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