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Mott Foundation grants $262,500 to Genesee Chamber Foundation to help African American-owned Flint…

Press Releases May 13, 2020 0

Flint, MI — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted $262,500 to support African American businesses in Flint that were closed under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order due to the coronavirus pandemic. The grant was made to…

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Gov. Whitmer Extends Executive Order Temporarily Lifting Weight and Delivery Restrictions for…

Press Releases May 12, 2020 0

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-81 to replace her previous order that temporarily lifts weight and other delivery-related restrictions for vehicles carrying essential supplies. …

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Consumers Energy Foundation Donates $200,000 to Help ‘Restart Flint & Genesee’ Small Businesses

Press Releases May 8, 2020 0

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is announcing the receipt of a $200,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation, which will be used to assist small businesses in Genesee County that have suffered economic distress because of…

Coronavirus

Hamilton Community Health Network opening drive through COVID-19 testing at its clinic

Press Releases May 4, 2020 0

Flint, MI - Hamilton Community Health Network has been heavily invested in providing the same quality care throughout the COVID-19 crisis and doing whatever is necessary to meet the needs of the community. Right now, the need is testing and…

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City of Flint settles contracts with two police officer unions

Press Releases Apr 17, 2020 0

Flint, MI—The City of Flint on Monday ratified contracts with two police unions, including one contract that had not been settled with the union since 2008. The contracts offer moderate pay increases to police officers, help contain the…

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Kettering University launches emergency fund for students affected by Covid-19

Press Releases Apr 17, 2020 1

Flint, MI– To provide financial assistance to Kettering University undergraduate and graduate students impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, the university has launched the Kettering University Student Emergency Fund. Students who are…

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Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Temporarily Extending Expiration of Driver’s Licenses, State…

Press Releases Apr 14, 2020 0

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-47, temporarily extending the expiration of valid driver’s licenses, state identification cards and commercial vehicle registrations that would otherwise expire…

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Flint hotline announced for those with symptoms seeking COVID-19 drive-through testing

Press Releases Apr 13, 2020 0

FLINT, Michigan — Hurley Medical Center will begin conducting drive-through testing for COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Patients must call ahead to get an appointment for the testing and they must meet state testing criteria.…

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Michigan’s Health Insurers Agree to Provide Coronavirus Treatment at No Cost to Patients

Press Releases Apr 10, 2020 0

LANSING, MICH. -- The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays,…

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Michigan is First State to Provide Food to Families Affected by School Closings Caused by COVID-19

Press Releases Apr 9, 2020 0

LANSING, MICH. -- Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program that will provide nutritious food to children who were affected by school closings due to COVID-19. The Pandemic Electronic…

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