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Whitmer Announces Appointments to 17 Michigan Boards and Commissions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer named or reappointed more than 25 people to state boards covering policing, aging, nursing, agriculture, public health and veterans' care, with terms starting this fall.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationEmployment and LaborAgriculture Gretchen WhitmerMichiganboards and commissionsappointmentsLansingpublic healthOffice of Michigan Governor
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Whitmer Announces First Neighborhood Roads Fund Payments Under $2B Road Deal
Michigan local agencies receive first Neighborhood Roads Fund payments as part of a nearly $2 billion annual road funding plan, with new money for bridges, transit and rail.
Politics and GovernmentUSATransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy Gretchen WhitmerNeighborhood Roads FundMichiganroad fundinginfrastructurepublic transitLansingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Whitmer Applauds New Federal Housing Law, Pledges Continued State Action
Governor Whitmer lauded the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, now law, for tackling Michigan's housing crisis. She highlighted state efforts and proposed "Build, Baby, Build" to further increase affordable homes and cut red tape.
Politics and GovernmentBusiness Gretchen WhitmerMichiganHousingAffordable HousingLegislation21st Century ROAD to Housing ActLansingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Whitmer Announces Second Round of Medical Debt Forgiveness, Erasing Over $74 Million
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a second round of medical debt forgiveness, totaling over $74 million for nearly 72,000 residents. This brings the state's total relief to over $200 million, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and improve access to healthcare.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesLegal MichiganMedical Debt ForgivenessGovernor Gretchen WhitmerUndue Medical DebtHealthcareFinancial ReliefLansingOffice of Michigan Governor