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08/10/2021

The Voters of Michigan have spoken. Ma*****na is not illegal.

A Michigan employer contended that because it had a policy against ma*****na use, the worker's actions warranted the loss of jobless benefits.

04/20/2021

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02/23/2021

But the difference only emerges when the children are teenagers

02/16/2021

Michigan defendants can't be restricted from using medical ma*****na while on probation, the state Court of Appeals ruled in a written decision Thursday, Feb. 11.

12/04/2020

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12/03/2020

The program comes as COVID-19 cases are rising in Michigan and amid a state order banning dine-in eating at least through Dec. 8

10/03/2020

Governor’s executive orders under her emergency powers remain in effect for 21 days.

Since the beginning of this crisis, I have done everything in my power to protect our seniors, small businesses, and first responders from the worst public health emergency in over a century. Thanks to the hard work of millions of Michiganders who sacrificed and did the right thing, we have saved thousands of lives and laid the foundation for a strong economic recovery. But COVID-19 still poses a clear and present danger to the people of Michigan, our economy, and our way of life.

This virus has now killed more Michiganders than World War I. It is a novel virus for which there is no cure, and which has infected the President of the United States, members of the United States Congress, and Legislators across our state. This virus continues to take the lives of Americans every single day, and without a cure or approved vaccine, that will continue for the foreseeable future.

Today’s Supreme Court ruling, handed down by a narrow majority of Republican justices, is deeply disappointing, and I vehemently disagree with the court’s interpretation of the Michigan Constitution. Right now, every state and the federal government have some form of declared emergency. With this decision, Michigan will become the sole outlier at a time when the Upper Peninsula is experiencing rates of COVID infection not seen in our state since April.

It is important to note that this ruling does not take effect for at least 21 days, and until then, my emergency declaration and orders retain the force of law. Furthermore, after 21 days, many of the responsive measures I have put in place to control the spread of the virus will continue under alternative sources of authority that were not at issue in today’s ruling.

I know this is hard. We all want this crisis to be over, and we all want life to return to normal as soon as possible. But the only way we will get through this is by pulling together as Americans and working as one nation to defeat this virus. That means wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining six feet of physical distancing. Michiganders have grit, and there is no challenge we can’t meet.

I want the people of Michigan to know that no matter what happens, I will never stop fighting to keep you and your families safe from this deadly virus.

Full statement: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640-541283--,00.html

09/20/2020

Register to Vote in Oakland County

Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown is offering Southeastern Michigan voters a chance to get registered for this year's election by hosting a drive-thru voter registration event on Tuesday at the

07/19/2020

Need help paying rent or back mortgage? Oakland County may be able to assist you!

07/13/2020

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that makes mask wearing mandatory inside public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces. Businesses are required to refuse entry to those who do not wear masks. Willful violation of the order is a misdemeanor subject to a $500 fine. There are certain exceptions.

07/02/2020

Governor Whitmer signed an executive order extending renewal dates for driver's licenses, CDLs, state ID cards and vehicle registrations to Sept. 30.

07/01/2020

‪Today, I closed indoor service at bars throughout most of lower Michigan to protect the progress our state has made against COVID-19. I also signed bills that will allow cocktails-to-go at bars & restaurants to help these businesses serve more Michiganders. ‬

‪Here are the details:

‪▪️Regions 6 & 8 are excluded from the order.‬
‪▪️Bars statewide can continue to serve outdoors.‬
‪▪️The order applies to those with on-premises retailer liquor licenses that earn more than 70% of gross receipts from alcohol sales, so most brewpubs, distilleries, and vineyards can stay open indoors. ‬

After recent COVID-19 outbreaks tied to bars, we had to take action to slow the spread & keep people safe. If we want to be in a strong position to reopen schools for this fall, we must take aggressive action now to ensure we don’t wipe out all the progress we have made.‬

Read more: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640-533436--,00.html