Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rejected a GOP offer to extend her emergency powers in exchange for a promise to work with lawmakers. “Michigan remains in a state of emergency regardless of the actions you decide to take,” Whitmer says. But she faces growing pressure and lawsuits to loosen her orders.
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Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan poll: Coronavirus break hurts kids, but don’t order more school
A poll of Michigan K-12 families finds mixed reviews of remote learning and concern about academics. But a plurality would still prefer a normal school year in fall, rather than a longer year or forced summer school.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Hit hard by coronavirus, Detroit gets creative to boost census counts
Detroit had marshaled huge resources to boost census participation. Then came COVID-19. Now, as cases decline, the city is trying to play catchup because millions of dollars are at stake from an accurate count.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Stacking best practices to help Michiganders safely return to work
Research tells us that having several layers of safeguards to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and lower the risk of another spike is necessary to manage this outbreak while re-engaging our economy.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen construction industry May 7
An executive order is coming on Friday to allow construction crews to get back to work, as Gretchen Whitmer teases out parts of her plan to reopen Michigan’s shuttered economy. That’s not fast enough for some Senate Republicans.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan doctor near death among first to get coronavirus plasma treatment
He received convalescent plasma at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, one of 14 patients there receiving the experimental treatment. Early returns are promising but it’s far too early to know if it actually works.
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As coronavirus ravages nursing homes, Michigan records spotty at best
Michigan last week released records on coronavirus at nursing homes, but the records are incomplete and contain glaring omissions, a Bridge review has found.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Gov. Whitmer urged coronavirus tests for all key workers. Don’t bank on it
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said last week that all of Michigan’s essential workers should get tested, even those without symptoms. That’s easier said than done, as many hospitals and test sites say they still lack capacity to test workers with no symptoms.
Posted inTalent & Education
Trump urges schools to reopen during coronavirus. Michigan parents say no.
A recent poll of Michigan families with K-12 students shows overwhelming, bipartisan support for keeping classrooms closed for the rest of this school year.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Community crisis responses need to lead with equity
Many sectors — philanthropy, health care, business and government included — have in building an equitable recovery. The time is now to come together to combat inequities and ensure the best outcomes.