Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive directive for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to begin developing requirements for implicit bias training for those seeking licenses as medical professionals in Michigan. Speaking at a Thursday
The next COVID-19 relief bill is coming together in Washington. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News there will likely be liability protections in the package. “It’s very hard to prove where someone might have contacted COVID, and
A report from the Michigan League for Public Policy finds vaccination rates among toddlers in the state have been declining for two years straight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates have dipped even
A new study looks at the economic impact of non-gaming related tribal-owned businesses in Michigan. Waséyabek Development Company CEO Deidra Mitchell tells WSJM News the study came out of meetings between tribal leaders. “We know that we’re
The COVID-19 trend in Michigan has been heading in the wrong direction, but it’s not too late to get the curve back down. So says Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan’s chief medical executive. Speaking at a Thursday conference,
The new splash pad in South Haven is finished and open. The city held a ribbon cutting for the more than $600,000 attraction Thursday. The splash pad is similar to the Whirlpool Compass Fountain in St. Joseph,
The Berrien County Health Department is seeing COVID-19 cases increasing locally. Just a few weeks ago, the department noted only a dozen cases in one week, and now the county is counting around a dozen cases in
Brother, can you spare a dime? The coronavirus pandemic has caused a nationwide coin shortage, according to the Federal Reserve, and business owners are feeling it. Jerry Millen is the owner of a marijuana dispensary in Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants everyone to take the mask rule more seriously, and is also suggesting it could be strengthened. Speaking Thursday, she said with COVID cases going up in the state, it becomes all the more
Most of Michigan has been seeing temperatures in the 90s this week, but it’s not just you and your family that you should be worried about. Your pets are also a concern in this heat. The 90-plus
Michigan is reporting 446 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 67,683 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported nine
The state of Michigan this week joined a lawsuit against Education Secretary and Michigan native Betsy DeVos over the allocation of federal CARES Act money. The lawsuit filed in California alleges DeVos intentionally misrepresented the language in
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an order intended to help improve racial equity in Michigan’s healthcare system. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Directive 2020-7 which directs the Department of
Ferris State University will offer students a single room for a double room rate this fall. It’s part of the university’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Bryan Marquardt is the director of Housing and Residence Life at
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed bills that would have allowed for delayed tax payments. She cites the harm to local budgets across Michigan and says one measure related to property taxes is “blatantly”
Congressman Fred Upton is pushing a bill to increase broadband access as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. He tells WSJM News the Rural Broadband Acceleration Act would speed up the distribution of the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund,
U.S. Senator Gary Peters is pushing for a bill to streamline national manufacturing programs to support the state’s industries. He’s introduced a bill to establish a National Institute of Manufacturing. “[It would] put together a comprehensive strategy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer last week announced the creation of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Its goal is to work across state government and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility system and pave the way
State Senator Kim LaSata is planning an outdoor coffee hour for this month in Stevensville. LaSata holds the events to give the public a chance to express their concerns and ask her questions. To increase safety during
The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan could use some help. Marketing Coordinator Xay Somsanith tells WSJM News they shut down to visitors in March when the pandemic struck, and just started to reopen this month. During the
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has introduced legislation intended to increase the security of elections as absentee voting this year will hit record numbers in Michigan. Wendzel tells WSJM News her bill would make it a felony for
Police say a St. Joseph Township man was killed in a hit and run crash on Saturday night in Benton Harbor. 20-year-old Thomas Adams was struck shortly before midnight in the 1200 block of Colfax Avenue. The
SHOUT for South Haven is now selling a board game with a local twist. The organization’s Rosalie Plechaty tells WSJM News they’ve printed up Monopoly games that feature local attractions. They’re calling it South Haven-opoly. “Everything on the
Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab is offering workshops and classes throughout the summer to give everyone something to do in this year of coronavirus. Hanson Technology Center Director Chad Dee tells WSJM News the makers space allows
From the Associated Press — Michigan has announced a $3 million fine against the state’s largest liquor distributor over delays in shipping booze to vendors. NWS Michigan, which does business as Republican National Distributing Co., acknowledged 88
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the trend with Michigan’s COVID-19 cases is heading in the wrong direction. The governor told Michigan News Network this week the rising number of positive cases isn’t helping efforts to re-open more businesses.
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is launching an education campaign to to highlight the new health safety procedures at the facility. Airport spokesperson Stephen Clark told Michigan News Network the “Fly Safe. Fly Ford” initiative is
Benton Harbor City Commissioners will not be going back to in-person meetings soon. That’s after a vote on a proposal to return to normal was shot down by the commission Monday night. Due to the pandemic, the
A local effort to show support for police agencies has led to departments throughout southwest Michigan receiving special food bags for their officers. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us Jackie Haney decided to do something to
A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be held in southwest Michigan this month. The Disability Network of Southwest Michigan’s Kristen Potts tells WSJM News the group celebrates the ADA each
