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Republicans vow to cut Gov. Whitmer’s emergency powers

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature said they will meet Friday to pass bills to rein in the emergency powers of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and create a committee to oversee the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, a dramatic strike against the Democrat amid the health […]

Weight restrictions removed on city roads

PRESS RELEASECITY OF SAULT STE MARIE, MI****************** Seasonal Weight Restrictions on all City streets are hereby removed effective Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8:00 am. Weight limits on all streets shall thereafter be limited to normal legal loading, unless posted otherwise.

Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order Enhancing Operations for Pharmacists and Increasing Access to Prescriptions

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-56 extending her previous order which gives pharmacists increased operational capacity and increases access to prescriptions.   Executive Order 2020-56 continues to allow pharmacists to dispense emergency refills of prescriptions for up to 60 days’ worth of supply for patients and require insurers to cover early refills for up to 90 […]

Temporary Layoffs Coming For Some State Employees

GONGWER NEWS – State employees were notified today that some of them will be temporarily laid off for 10 days, split over two pay periods, because of the falloff in revenues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Formal notification to the employees getting temporarily laid off will come later this afternoon, […]