Governor Tate Reeves today signed House Bill 1125 the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures Act which bans gender reassignment procedures for Mississippians under the age of 18. It will be his first public comment since last week when NY AG Letitia James announced the results of her office's investigation . 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. Nevada Gov. Maryland's case rate per 100,000 has dropped by 64 percent over the last 4 weeks down to only 8.5 percent, the lowest it has been since September 30th of last year. The briefing is scheduled for 1 p. m. It will be carried live on . Gina Raimondo and Lt. Gov. FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Governor Gavin Newsom addresses Roe v. Wade decision. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at approx. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Feb. 28 and discussed a variety of topics, including her recent trip to the southern border. 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. "TheCOVID-19pandemichas hit Michigan hard, and ourstudents,families,teachers, and school staff have allfelt the strain. Governor's Mansion: 304.558.3588. So, Gov, I'll bet you sit in the front pew at church on Sundays, huh. Soon the state plans to vaccinate anyone over the age of 50. Whitmer unveiled the 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 years or older and "set the state of Michigan on a pathway toreturn to normal.". Media: Open. Peltz reported from New York. 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. In recent days: Michigan updated its epidemic order Wednesday to allow the re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced. Watch Live: RI Gov. ", The governor said that about 14 minutes before the shooting at Robb Elementary School, the suspect sent out another Facebook direct message, writing, "I'm going to shoot an elementary school.". Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Wednesday afternoon providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. actions to develop and improve systems for academic support for students who experienced learning loss due to COVID-19. Definitions have been updated to more clearly reflect changes in close contact and quarantining requirements for fully vaccinated employees. 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. The update alsoincreases testing foryouthages 13-19 toensureathletes can safely participate in sports. Enjoyed hosting my friends from the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women at the Governors Mansion today! What happened to the Democratic or Independent Women? Colleges and universities can have students return to campus for the winter semester and restart in-person courses as of Jan. 18. 4.9 percent of hospital beds are being used to treat COVID-19 patients. He said a deputy sheriff was among the parents who lost a daughter in the shooting. Please check your inbox to confirm. Justice with almost two-thirds of the vote. I said last week that Maryland has begun to see an uptick in our key health metrics, and we're increasingly concerned by the sharp rise in . Welcome to the official YouTube Channel for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Families are encouraged to stay homeas much as possible to maintain momentum and to protect loved ones. Distributing 230,000 USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to allow older adults to get local, fresh fruit and produce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created "COVID-19 Community Levels" to help us understand how COVID-19 is impacting where we live and what prevention steps we need to take. 2023 Office of Governor Tate Reeves. The reason it was not worse is because law enforcement officers did what they do," Abbott said, praising the officers who ran into the school and fatally shot the gunman before he could kill more people. . Year after year, city after city," O'Rourke said. As of Jan. 22, now the state has administered 67 percent. "On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps togradually get back to normal whilekeepingpeople safe. To slow the spread and protect Michiganders, Whitmer urged Michiganders to voluntarily suspend in-person activities for high schools, indoor dining, and youth sports for two weeks. Neighbors in Need . 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. Updated: Jan 4, 2022 / 01:20 PM EST. The Governor's Office is responsible for different types of news and communication that come from the Governor or through the Governor's Office. Abbott plans to . Live Streaming: CBS News. On January 14, 2019, Illinois inaugurated Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton to lead Illinois into a new century as we enter our 201st year. You are a hateful, pathetic little man and God IS watching. On April 29, Whitmer unveiled the 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 years or older and "set the state of Michigan on a pathway toreturn to normal.". ", "We could have stopped this if we had stood up after Santa Fe High School, if we had stood up after El Paso," he said of two recent mass shootings in Texas. Friday, February 10, 2023. I want to begin today by giving a brief COVID-19 update. Bars and restaurants must close by 10 p.m. Additionally, contact information must be collected from diners for contact tracing purposes. Sends infection control plans to the local health department and MDHHS at least seven days before scheduled events. MSU Pavilion to create more opportunities for Michigan residents to receive a vaccine. (CBS DETROIT) Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Monday morning providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. Political Bias is your biggest problem. 05/12/2020 - COVID-19 update. 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. "Every day MDHHS staff in local offices from Southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula work to provide residents with access to food through SNAP benefits," said Hertel. Fully vaccinated individuals may now participate in residential gatherings with other fully vaccinated individuals without wearing a mask. On Tuesday,WhitmerandMajor General Paul Rogersvisited the MichiganStateUniversity Pavilion to observe itsongoing vaccination efforts for area residents. He also said there was no evidence the suspect was ever treated for mental illness. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? regularly to the governor on its activities and make recommendations on an ongoing basis. Whitmer announced last week the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan that includes a direct focus on vaccine distribution. Whitmer says it's crucial that the Legislature joins forces with her to pass the MI COVID Recovery Plan to ramp up vaccine distribution, support small businesses and get students and educators back on track. To register for the COVID-19 vaccine, visit here. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Resources. Justice signs bill to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections in West Virginia . Statewide test positivity has increased to 4.1 percent which is up from 3.4 percent three and a half weeks ago, Michigan's case rate is now at 114 cases per million people and has increased for the past three weeks, There is a slight increase in hospitalizations with over 4 percent of hospital beds being used to treat COVID-19 patients, There are over 500 cases of the new COVID-19 variant (B 1.1.7) identified in the state, Two days ago the state identified the first known case of the B.1.351 variant, 85 percent of Michigan school districts are currently back in-person, According to a report from the governor's research partners at Epic, 97 percent of school districts will be back in-person by Monday, March 1, The governor says schools environment provides social and emotional skills that are foundational to a child's development, While some students and families have been successful with distance learning, far too many have struggled, Whitmer said, The governor added there have been disheartening impacts on children's mental and physical health since their lives were upended in March, Since last April, grants have been provided to more than 6,500 child care providers and child care professionals are being vaccinated, Whitmer proposed a $370 million investment in her budget to make childcare low or no cost for 150,000 more families, Whitmer's administration established a $6 million child care innovation fund to find pioneering solutions for working families, Michigan is now at 95 cases per million people and has continued to decline for six weeks. The governor says this involves additional doses of monoclonal antibodies being made available to providers and requests to providers to expand the number of infusion sites in the state. Case rates have steadily declined to 144 case per million, which is down 81 percent from the mid-November peak. MIOSHA has updated other aspects of the emergency rules to reflect the recent order from MDHHS and guidance from the CDC. The site will be managedby the state of Michigan with support from FEMA, Wayne County, the city of Detroit,Ford Field,Meijer, Henry Ford Health System, the Detroit Lions and the Protect Michigan Commission. Michigan is currently considered a "hot spot" due to a recent surge of COVID-19 cases. The governor says when it comes to vaccine doses used, Michigan is one of the top 10 states in the nation. 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. If it wasnt clear to the world already, the past few years have showcased how fundamentally important our nurses are for our nation.It was a pleasure to speak with the Mississippi Nurses Association, including hundreds of students who represent the future of health care! 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 10-year N.Y. guv is holding a news conference Tuesday morning. "These antibody treatments could keep you out of the hospital and save your life, and my administration and I will continue working with the federal government to make sure we are using all the tools in our toolbox to keep you and your family safe and get back to normal sooner.". The people of Texas are with us, the majority of people in Texas are with us. smart health policies and mitigation measures, limits on indoor social gatherings larger than 25 people, expanded testing requirements for youth sports, and dozens of pop-up testing sites, To prevent additional outbreaks, Whitmer is urging youth sports, on both school-sponsored and non-school sponsored teams. Whitmer says the state has adjusted its mask policy to match the new CDC guidelines which mean Michiganders who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask outdoors or indoors unless required by a business. Individualized activities with distancing and face masks are still allowed: retail shopping; public transit; restaurant takeout; and personal-care services such as haircuts, by appointment. Download the full report. Phone: (573) 751-3222 Fax: (573) 751-1495 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Springfield, Ill. - Governor Pritzker encourages Illinoisans to vote on election day and explains the safety precautions taken to account for the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer says more than 46,000 aging adults received more than 6.4 million home delivered meals from March through September 2020. By optingto dine outdoors or order takeout, restaurants can remain open whileoperating safely to mitigatethe spread of COVID-19. Greg Abbott. Abbott Holds Press Conference On Uvalde Elementary School Shooting | NBC News The state is on track to potentially see a surge in cases that is greater than the one the state saw in the fall. 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. Read the full transcript of her news briefing speech here. Wade decision. indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements, and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 years or older and "set the state of Michigan on a pathway toreturn to normal.". Residents who don't have access to the internet or need assistance navigating through the registration process can use the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1) to register. Previously, MDHHS had identified stabilization or declines in three metrics as critical for relaxing protocols. Andrew Cuomo, whois resigningamid sexual harassment allegations. Joining them for the site visit wereLt. Col. Karen Sims, the Medical Detachment Officer in Charge, along withstate RepresentativeJulieBrixie. Elee also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College. 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