Gretchen Whitmer has extended the deadline for liquor license renewal by three months, the state announced Friday. Liquor licensees now have until July 30 to extend their 2021 licenses. VIEW: Full list of 40 Michigan businesses that have had liquor licenses suspended over COVID rulesWhitmer said the extension is designed to give more time to businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They don’t have to wait to renew their licenses, and may do so any time between now and July 30. Businesses that don’t renew and receive an updated license could receive violations or lose their liquor licenses, state officials said.

Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers announced legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veterans ahead of Veterans Day. The legislation supports military personnel, veterans and their families by reducing barriers to professional licensure. “This is a meaningful step we can take to honor the many sacrifices of our military families,” Hawks said. There’s no reason why our laws can’t be tailored to reflect the unique needs of military service members, veterans and their families. “These reforms will support our military families, who have sacrificed so much to protect us, and the communities in which they live.”“I am in the Army Reserves.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers are set to announce “bipartisan legislation” ahead of Veterans Day. READ: Whitmer, Michigan lawmakers pass legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veteransA press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch live in the stream posted above. Whitmer will be joined by Sen. Adam Hollier, Sen. John Bizon, Rep. Sarah Anthony, Rep. Andrea Schroeder, LARA Director Orlene Hawks, MVAA Director Zaneta Adams, Adjutant General DMVA Director Major General Paul D. Rogers and Lt. Col. Karen Sims.

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs summarily suspended the real estate broker company license of Stellar Properties and Management Group. MICHIGAN - The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs summarily suspended the real estate broker company license of Stellar Properties and Management Group, LLC, based in Oak Park, after receiving information that the company violated property management agreements with three different property owners for four different properties located in Detroit and Harbor Woods. The principal broker for the company, Consuelo Blakely, holds two associate real estate broker licenses which have also been summarily suspended by LARA. "Our team took swift action to suspend the real estate broker licenses of this individual and their company to protect the health and safety of Michiganders," said LARA Director Orlene Hawks. LARA encourages all concerned citizens to file complaints against licensed professionals who may allegedly be risking public health, safety or welfare.

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks praised Friday's move by the Michigan Board of Counseling to revoke the educationally limited counselor's license of Lawrence Ventline, a former priest with the Archdiocese of Detroit accused of sexually assaulting a young boy. The board's action Friday follows LARA's summary suspension of Ventline's license in May after an administrative complaint was filed by the attorney general's office with LARA for allegations of sexual assault. Under the Public Health Code, when a defendant does not respond to a complaint, the board considers the allegations to be undisputed and true. "However, today's action by the Michigan Board of Counselors ensures that he cannot use his counseling license to lure in and abuse vulnerable patients, including young children. We are grateful for our continued partnership with LARA to help ensure the safety and welfare of our residents."

A social worker is accused of sexual misconduct with patients. WARREN, Mich. - A Warren social worker has had his license suspended amid allegations that he offered services to patients in exchange for sexual favors. The Michigan Public Health Code provides for summary suspension of professional licenses when the public health, safety or welfare requires emergency action. The summary suspension and administrative complaint are strictly actions on Jaxs social worker license in the state of Michigan. An order of summary suspension is a temporary measure to protect the public and not a final determination that a licensee has violated the public health code.