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Whitmer: Six-Phase Plan ‘Critical’ to Reopening Michigan’s Economy

In the last eight weeks or so, Michigan has passed through two phases of the COVID-19 pandemic: Uncontrolled growth and persistent spread.

According to the MI Safe Start Plan she’s using to re-engage the state’s economy in light of the fight against the coronavirus, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday Michigan has moved into the third stage, which is why she’s slowly reopening the state economy.
Read the story and link to the full plan here.
05/08/2020

Construction, Real Estate Activity Next Up for Reopening

May 4, 2020/in Legislation - State Orders

She said it first on Wednesday, and on Friday Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made it official, signing an executive order that not only reopens the construction industry, but it adds real estate activity and work that is traditionally and primarily done outside.

Those industries are reopened effective Thursday.

Whitmer Extends Emergency, Keeps Bars, Casinos, Restaurants Closed Through May 28

May 4, 2020/in Legislation - State Orders

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signing executive orders to extend the state’s state of emergency through May 28, and another setting guidelines for remote learning for the rest of the school year.

She also extended a previous order temporarily closing places such as theaters, bars and casinos through May 28. In order to maintain social distancing, that order also limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders.

Whitmer Extends Stay-at-Home Order, But Loosens Some Restrictions

April 24, 2020/in Additional Resources, Legislation - State Orders

At her coronavirus press conference, Whitmer announced she was extending the stay-at-home order through May 15. This new order immediately replaces the one she put into place in March and extended April 9. The move comes as Michigan’s caseload crosses 35,000 and the death toll from COVID-19 approaches 3,000.
Read more.

Governor’s Message: Those Who Want Restrictions Eased Must ‘Stay Home’ Through April 30

April 21, 2020/in Legislation - State Orders

The numbers of cases and deaths due to the coronavirus in Michigan are growing at a slower rate, reasons Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said are cause for “cautious optimism.” However, with the stay-at-home order she imposed set to expire April 30, Whitmer is urging those who want to see those restrictions eased to continue to “stay home,” observing social distancing measures she said have helped slow the disease’s spread.

Whitmer signs order protecting workers who stay home fearing COVID-19 exposure

April 3, 2020/in Legislation - State Orders

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday signed an executive order prohibiting employees from firing, disciplining or taking any other form of retaliation against such employees. Read more

Whitmer closes schools for remainder of the year

April 2, 2020/in Legislation - State Orders

At a press conference Thursday, Whitmer answered those questions, suspending all face-to-face learning for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. She signed an executive order closing all K-12 buildings the rest of the year, unless restrictions are lifted. Read more

Order clarifies unemployment benefits, adds workers who were previously ineligible

March 30, 2020/in Funding and Financials, Human Resources – Everything Employees, Legislation - State Orders

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-24, clarifying how the expansion of eligibility for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 will work. Read more

CARES Act: Employee Benefits Implications

March 30, 2020/in Funding and Financials, Legislation - State Orders, Legislation – Federal Orders

Congress has passed the CARES Act to help combat the impacts of COVID-19. Below is an initial summary of key employee benefits provisions. More details will be coming but we want to make you aware of these provisions and options as soon as possible. Read more

Whitmer eases restrictions on pharmacists, makes prescription refills easier

March 26, 2020/in Legislation - State Orders

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order allowing pharmacists to dispense emergency refills of prescriptions for up to 60 days’ worth of supply for patients, and requires insurers to cover these emergency refills during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read More