Gov. Whitmer outlines plan to jumpstart Michigan’s economy, end COVID-19 pandemic
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her plan Tuesday to jumpstart the state’s economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“To help grow and strengthen our economy, we must provide crucial support for our families, small businesses, and frontline workers,” Whitmer said. “The MI COVID Recovery Plan will help small businesses get through the winter, help us put more shots in arms and ramp up vaccine distribution, and get our kids back on track in school. It’s the right thing to do to protect public health and jumpstart our economy, and I’m ready to work with the legislature to get it done.”
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- Livonia nurse Lori Marie Key performed a rendition of “Amazing Grace” Tuesday at the national COVID-19 memorial ceremony in Washington D.C. Click here to read more.
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- The new Wayne County sheriff, Raphael Washington, has served the region for decades and is looking forward to the years ahead. Click here to read more.
- Metro Detroit police officer Samantha Vargas lost her partner in the line of duty. Since that day, Vargas, who is also veteran, has been working to come up with a way to give back to her partner’s daughter and other children who have found themselves in a similar situation. Click here to read more.
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