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Kalamazoo to receive $38 million to mitigate flooding along Arcadia Creek

The funding, which comes from the Federal Highway Administration, is being used for a multi-year project that aims to redesign and increase the stormwater capacity of Kalamazoo's Arcadia Creek.

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Whitmer to prioritize community mental health services in next year’s budget proposal

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call for boosts in funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in her proposal for the next state budget.

Whitmer: 700K Michigan households will get tax refund checks starting in February

Beginning February 13, more than 700,000 Michigan families will receive tax rebate checks averaging approximately $550.

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Whitmer signs repeal of nation’s only immunity law that shielded drugmakers from legal liability

With the stroke of a pen, Michigan’s one-of-a-kind law that prevented state lawsuits against drug manufacturers, is no more. On Thursday morning in Flint, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a repeal of a nearly 30-year-old law that gave drug manufacturers immunity if their drugs caused harm for Michiganders. 

Bipartisan bills increase access to support services for survivors of domestic, sexual violence

The package of four bills, two sponsored by Democrats and two sponsored by Republicans, provide increased access to support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, add privacy protections and allow oral impact statements to be given virtually.  

Whitmer signs bipartisan $57.4B state general government budget in Wyandotte

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed the bipartisan $57.4 billion state general government budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Read further to see what's in it

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Michigan to receive $1.5B in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access

Michigan will receive about $1.5 billion in federal grants to expand high-speed internet to approximately 210,000 homes in unserved and underserved areas, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday.

Whitmer signs directive aimed at relieving student loan strain for Michiganders

As the U.S. Supreme Court approaches a ruling on President Joe Biden’s proposal to forgive a portion of student loan debt, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has instructed various state agencies to explore cost-cutting mechanisms for borrowers in Michigan.

With landmark LGBTQ+ rights bill on the brink of becoming law, Michigan advocates look ahead

With Thursday’s planned signing by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of an expansion of the 1973 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), LGBTQ+ advocates are savoring a hard-fought victory and looking ahead to where the fight for equal rights goes now.

Whitmer signs $1.1B funding for housing, small business, jobs in earliest new session signing since 1947

Senate Bill 7 provides a funding boost for small businesses, housing, health care, job retention programs, family programs, water shutoff prevention and more.

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