First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, grew up in Tylertown where her parents emphasized the importance of education and giving back to the community. Governor Parson will be joined by the new DHSS Director and Acting DHSS Director Robert Knodell at the press conference. Khaldun says there are now at least 13 variant cases confirmed in Washetnaw County and at least four in Wayne county. Dan McKee announced on Wednesday a temporary indoor mask mandate for businesses and venues. On Thursday, Whitmer said the Michigan Strategic Fund Board will consider the authorization of $58.5 million in additional COVID-19 support for small businesses. Last spring, food assistance recipients were given the chance to redeem their benefits with online food purchases from Amazon, and Walmart with Aldi later joining. If you haven't already, I encourage you torise to the challengeand be a part of the solutionso we can continue our economic recovery andhave the summerwe allcrave.". The Governor and Lieutenant Governor look forward to beginning the work to build our state's future together. The percent of positive tests has increased to 18 percent, which is also four times where the state was in the middle of February. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visitMichigan.gov/COVIDVaccine. Justice signs bill to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections in West Virginia . During a press conference, the governor said that ice on power lines could cause the power to go out. TheMichiganDepartment of Health and Human Services requirestesting for youth sportsbetween the ages of 13-19, and providestesting assistance throughtheMI Safer Sportstestingprogram, which expandedweeklytesting protocols for athletes and teams. The state is now at 203 cases per million and that's down 73 percent since the November peak, Test positivity rate has declined and is now at 6.2 percent, Hospital in patient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients is trending down and now at 9.2 percent. Updated: Jan 4, 2022 / 01:20 PM EST. Michigan's numbers continue to trend overall in the right direction, but Khaldun says she's concerned about the new coronavirus variant, adding that the state is now aware of 45 cases of the variant have been identified across 10 counties. Governor's Mansion: 304.558.3588. Hospital capacity dedicated to COVID-19 patients has been in seven-week decline, with current capacity at 9.9% for beds with COVID-19 patients. 02/14/2023. Winter Weather: Can Arizona home roofs withstand heavy snowfall? Statewide case rate: This metric has increased over the past four weeks to 172.9cases per million. Going forward, Whitmer said fully vaccinated people do not need to mask up anymore when gathering indoors at a residence. The state is on track to potentially see a surge in cases that is greater than the one the state saw in the fall. A reporter covering Governor Mike DeWine's news conference was taken down to the ground by law enforcement and arrested Wednesday for allegedly disrupting a news conference. One eloquent and one plain-spoken. MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer today delivered the keynote address at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. Box 720 Jefferson City, MO 65102. Friday, February 10, 2023. And we must be committed to each other enough to raise our expectations. Now, we are confident that starting February 1, restaurants can resume indoor dining with safety measures in place," said Whitmer. Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across Texas. Contact the Governor's Office. GOVERNOR HOGAN: Good afternoon. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cleaning requirements have been updated to reflect changes in CDC recommendations. Transcript: December 9, 2021 Press Conference. Over 55 percent of Michiganders have received their first shot and over 40 percent are fully vaccinated including 70 percent of seniors, the governor said. When I took that first oath of office as State Treasurer in 2003, I did not know how long my service would last. We'd rather you proactively defend our liberty. Watch Live: RI Gov. Garlin Flichrist reflecting on the first anniversary of COVID-19 in Michigan. Cuomo denies that he touched anyone inappropriately and said his instinct was to fight back against claims he felt were unfair or fabricated. A seasoned veteran of retail politics, Hochul shares some of Cuomos centrist politics, but is a stylistic contrast with a governor famous for his love of steamrolling opponents and holding grudges. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) Gov. Whitmer announced updates to those returning to in-person work and released a new epidemic order expanding capacity limits and increasing indoor social gatherings, such as weddings, conferences and funerals to 50 percent capacity which is set to go into effect on June 1. (while it still exists), You are a detriment to Society : You are a danger to our Youth : All of these women are complicit with your Child Abuse and your Deranged meddling in Doctor's Medical Care. 12 on 12 Digital Originals. You can also check your Community Level at RIDOH's COVID-19 Data Hub. 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Steve Sisolak will hold a virtual press conference, Thursday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. to provide an update on COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, along with the availability of COVID-19 . Employers may allow fully vaccinated employees to not wear face coverings and social distance provided they have a policy deemed effective to ensure non-vaccinated individuals continue to follow these requirements. Were monitoring the forecast as we brace for the impending severe weather over the coming days. This metric peaked at19.6 percent on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and is now up 25 percent from an end of February low. Mississippi banks do an incredible job of facilitating investments in their communities and increasing access to capital. The governor encouraged Michiganders to keep "masking up" indoors and always opt to be outside whenever possible. Please see below for her remarks as prepared for delivery. What happened to the Democratic or Independent Women? Salvage of the vessel, grounded for six days just outside the Honolua-Mokul'ia Marine Life Conservation District . Andrew Cuomo to resign facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, the state attorney generals investigation of his behavior toward women. More medical professionals and political rivals want Gov. Gov. There are those attempting to push a sick and twisted ideology that seeks to convince our kids theyre in the wrong body and the solution is to drug, sterilize, and castrate themselves. Michigan has passed the one million mark of administering vaccines. To date, Michigan has administered nearly 7.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In August, Whitmer formed the Food Security Council within MDHHS to develop recommendations for addressing food insecurity during the pandemic. Were monitoring the forecast as we brace for the impending severe weather over the coming days. Oregon Governor Kate Brown gave a COVID-19 press conference on August 11, 2021. The health department issued guidance to schools strongly encouraging them to enroll in the department's testing program if they are open to in-person instruction. P.O. Other actions that Whitmer and MDHHS took to address food insecurity during COVID-19 include: To apply for food assistance or other public assistance benefits, go to www.Michigan.gov/MIBridges. Bristol County . The Governor's Office is responsible for different types of news and communication that come from the Governor or through the Governor's Office. 1/18/2023 - Governor Pillen Announces Historic Tax Relief Bills. Facing increased calls to bring back an indoor mask mandate, Rhode Island's governor is holding off for now. Eliminate vaccine mandates for children. Case rates have steadily declined to 144 case per million, which is down 81 percent from the mid-November peak. Lt. As part of her commitment to keep Michigan safely moving forward, Whitmer's administration set a goal that all school districts will be prepared to offer an option for in-person learning no later than March 1. "No one can guarantee that there won't be a load shed event," Abbott said, according to the . To date, Michigan has administered 3,310,162 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes indoor group exercise and non-contact sports. Hochul, 62, is set to become the states first female governor in two weeks, following a remarkable transition period in which Cuomo has said he will work to ease her into a job that he dominated over his three terms in office. actions to develop and improve systems to support high school students transitioning into postsecondary education. Shes well-liked by colleagues, who say voters shouldnt confuse her quiet approach under Cuomo with a lack of confidence or competence. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Thursday morning providing details on Ford Field's COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which is set to open on March 24. ---. Welcome to the official YouTube Channel for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. The former congressman shouted at Gov. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. Elee also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College. The governor said the Biden Administration's recent announcement that there will be enough doses for 300 million Americans by the end of May is "nothing short of a miracle. Dept. Feb 23. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Whitmer said the state will fully lift outdoor capacity limits on June 1. May 24, 2021 / 12:18 PM DLNR News Release-Defueling of Grounded Yacht Complete, Salvage Begins Sunday. ", He continued, "We just can't accept this theater or business as usual, and accept the next shooting. Dont @ me..this is my personal opinion & I am entitled under free speech. The Ford Field clinic has the capacity to administer 6,000 dosesdaily to serve residents in the broaderSoutheastMichigan region. By late Monday night, Cuomo told a small number of his closest advisers that he was planning to resign, the person said. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Friday morning providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. From 8-9 p.m. Wednesday night, Whitmer requested Michiganders to turn on their porch lights to light up the streets in memory of those lost to the coronavirus. 6 percent of hospital beds are being used to treat COVID-19 patients which is down 72 percent since the fall peak of Dec. 1. The governor also announced, beginning April 5, all Michiganders ages 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated. Tonight, Gov. 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