"He's refused to champion red flag laws. 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. Box 720 Jefferson City, MO 65102. Michigan has 253 cases per million people. About 13.2 percent of COVID-19 tests are positive which is nearly three times where the state was in the middle of February but down by 4.3 percent where the state was two weeks ago. In honor of the life and service of State Representative Kris Jordan, I hereby proclaim, that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Delaware County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral. Gina Raimondo and Lt. Gov. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Be sure to subscribe to our page to stay up to date with all that is happening in Arkansas and in the Governor's Office. It takes a special kind of person to run toward a fire instead of away. 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. "It's one of the most important things our department does. Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press She announced a program that will "give 4 million masks to Michigan residents who are the most vulnerable to COVID-19". NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fifth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. CT. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The percent of positive tests has increased to 18 percent, which is also four times where the state was in the middle of February. This will increase food assistance benefits by $102 per month for a household of four, for six months. Justice signs bill to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections in West Virginia . Masks must be worn during practices and competition. The updated mask order will be released on Monday, May 24 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. To register for the COVID-19 vaccine, visit here. A strong economy is a core foundation of a healthy society. It remains to be seen how involved Cuomo will bein state government over the next two weeks, or how hell manage handing over authority something he rarely ceded during his time in office. The efforts we have made together to protect our families, frontline workers and hospitals have dramatically reduced cases and we have saved lives. 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 . . 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. COVID-19 has exacerbated inequities in our education system, and we know more work is needed to address the significant impact, ensuring our students and educators are equipped with everything they need to thrive.". testing protocols for athletes and teams. within the Department of Technology Management and Budget, the council will be composed of 29 members from diverse backgrounds who are appointed by the governor. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in eight northeast South Dakota counties to be closed until noon Wednesday, Feb.15, due to blizzard conditions. 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Positivity rate: plateauing; currently at 9.1 percent after reaching a low of 8.1 percent on Monday, Dec. 28 and increasing up to 10 percent since then. "The transition to remote learning during this pandemic has exacerbated existing equity gaps statewide that we have worked to narrow," said Whitmer. Governor's Mansion: 304.558.3588. Andrew Cuomo to resign facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, the state attorney generals investigation of his behavior toward women. On Thursday, Whitmer signed an executive order. Vaccine Threshold Progress: On May 21, Governor Scott announced that when 80% of Vermont's eligible population (those 12 and older) have received at least one does of the COVID-19 vaccine, the state will move to the final step of the Vermont Forward plan, which means he will remove all remaining COVID-19 restrictions. To date, Whitmer says the state has administered almost 7.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 4.6 million Michiganders ages 16 and up, with at least 57 percent of the population receiving at least one dose. Salvage of the vessel, grounded for six days just outside the Honolua-Mokul'ia Marine Life Conservation District . 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. "On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps to, If you haven't already, I encourage you to, so we can continue our economic recovery and. Applications open for submission beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 15 and will be available until Jan. 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. For more information and applications visit. Still, our educators haveworked tirelessly to teach our children during this pandemic under the most stressful conditions, and for that our state is forever indebted to them for their service," said Whitmer. The Governor's Office is responsible for different types of news and communication that come from the Governor or through the Governor's Office. The governor encouraged Michiganders to keep "masking up" indoors and always opt to be outside whenever possible. Hospital capacity dedicated to COVID-19 patients has been in 13-day decline, with current capacity is at 12 percent for beds with COVID-19 patients. Going forward, Whitmer said fully vaccinated people do not need to mask up anymore when gathering indoors at a residence. Read more . Click here for more about Governor Reeves. Ford Field will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. seven days a week for eight weeks under the federal government's vaccination pilot program. Eliminate vaccine mandates for children. DLNR News Release-Defueling of Grounded Yacht Complete, Salvage Begins Sunday. See how the administration has helped communities across Illinois. Monoclonal antibodies (mAb) are laboratory-produced molecules that can restore, enhance or mimic the immune system's attack on cells. Overall case rates: increasing, currently at 266 cases per million. On Tuesday,WhitmerandMajor General Paul Rogersvisited the MichiganStateUniversity Pavilion to observe itsongoing vaccination efforts for area residents. She said there would be no place in her administration for any Cuomo aides who were implicated in unethical behavior bythe state attorney generals investigation of his behavior toward women. All Rights Reserved. Kathy Hochul will be an extraordinary governor, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, another upstate political veteran, told reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. "TheCOVID-19pandemichas hit Michigan hard, and ourstudents,families,teachers, and school staff have allfelt the strain. Nobody will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment, vowed the lieutenant governor. Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! 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.To these radical activists I only have one thing to say: Not in Mississippi! Weather Now: Gradual Clearing, Mild Today; Monday . This Council will be integral toensuring our students and educators are equipped with everything they need to thrive.". 05/08/2020 - Gov. Whitmer's announcement which includes raising indoor capacity limits to 50 percent and ending bar and restaurant curfews on June 1 comes nearly a week after her administration eased a mask order due to updated federal guidance. Had a great time at the 2023 Governors Hunt! The state of Mississippi is prepared to respond logistically and operationally. to dine outdoors or order takeout, restaurants can remain open while, As of Tuesday, Whitmer says the state has administered 1,292,572 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older, Michigan is working to administer 50,000 shots per day through the Governor's MI COVID Recovery Plan, , partnering with private and academic organizations like. While it was not expected, it is a day for which I am prepared, said Hochul, a western New York Democrat who has held multiple offices but is unfamiliar to many New Yorkers. Download the full report. In 2020, West Virginians re-elected Gov. For more information on additional test sites, visit here. Here's everything you need to know. indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements, and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. Although Michigan saw improvements across all three following the "pause" implemented in mid-November, some numbers have plateaued or begun to increase in recent days: Indoor residential gatherings remain limited to 10 people and two households. 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. By: Santiago Caicedo. Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! June 24, 2022, 6:33 PM. The working plan is to open indoor dining with mitigation measures, capacity limits and a curfew on Feb. 1, but the ultimate decision depends on data continuing to stabilize. The epidemic order continues to temporarily pause indoor dining in bars and restaurants, but they can continue to offer outdoor dining, carry-out and delivery. "We are going to stop the next one. Here are updates from Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-new-york-lt-gov-kathy-hochul-gives-news-conference-as-she-prepares-to-replace-cuomo, Kathy Hochul to become first female governor of New York after Cuomo resignation, WATCH: New York Gov. Abbott said the suspect wrote to an individual or individuals, whose names were not disclosed, "I'm going to shoot my grandmother.". Whitmer also announced Employee Assistance Grants will put dollars in the pocket of Michiganders who work in hospitality, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services sectors as well as the gym and fitness sectors. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. To date, preliminary data suggests more than 6,600 Michiganders have received this treatment with 65% reporting feeling better with two days of treatment and less than 5% of them requiring hospitalization following treatment. We are plagued with exorbitant bills each month for horrible service by a company being run by a city mayor controlling utilities for Marshall and parts of Benton counties.