Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Monday that brought attention to the number of cases, a coalition calling on the Trump administration to expand access to affordable healthcare, a mental health hotline from the MDHHS, unemployment benefits and new drive-through testing sites across Michigan.
With K-12 classes suspended through June, parents whose children receive special education services face new challenges in the unprecedented time of at-home learning.
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families receiving Food Assistance Program benefits as well as those not currently enrolled in that program are included in the 895,000 students that will be receiving meals at over 2,000 locations and 700 mobile sites across Michigan, according to a press release.
Community members and activists are hoping to start a conversation following an excessive force investigation into the East Lansing Police Department that has been turned over to Michigan's State Police.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, additional strain has been placed on securing the safety of the senior citizen population. Residents of long-term care facilities are among the most vulnerable to serious illness or death from COVID-19, with many presenting underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.
The State News sat down with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) to talk about her progress toward a second coronavirus relief package to include adult dependents.
Gov. Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through April 30.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced counseling, advocacy and resources for sexual assault survivors will remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has proposed the COVID-19 'heroes fund,' calling for pay increases to essential and frontline workers.
Among reported COVID-19 cases, African Americans had a rate of 139 cases per 100,000 — three times the amount reported of any other race group. The second highest rates were among white people, with a total of 47 cases per 100,000.
Michigan Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced Michigan will receive an additional $6.3 million in funding from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.
The Michigan House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to extend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of Emergency declaration to April 30.
A lawsuit alleging Title IX violations has been filed against Michigan State University.
Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters have announced legislation to include older children and adult dependents in COVID-19 relief payments, according to a press release.
The annual East Lansing Art Festival is the latest event in East Lansing to have been canceled.
Mid-Michigan cities receive $2,857,209 funding in community development block grants and emergency solutions grants to help respond to coronavirus.
Flint water crisis advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha has tested positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order suspending K-12 in-classroom education for the remainder of the school year.
Gov. Whitmer formally declares a state of disaster due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.