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Bailouts went to Michigan hospitals with billions in reserves
Health systems furloughed workers as pandemic took holdHospitals with billions in reserves still received hundreds of millions of dollars through taxpayer bailouts.9:07 PM, Jul 08, 2020As health system budgets continue to recover from deep losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, questions are being raised about why hospitals with billions in reserves still received hundreds of millions of dollars through taxpayer bailouts.As part of the CARES Act in April, the federal government infused billions of dollars into the economy, with much of the money going to hospitals across the country.“The...…Health systems furloughed workers as pandemic took holdHospitals with billions in reserves still received hundreds of millions of dollars through taxpayer bailouts.9:07 PM, Jul 08, 2020As health system budgets continue to recover from deep losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, questions are being raised about why hospitals with billions in reserves still received hundreds of millions of dollars through taxpayer bailouts.As part of the CARES Act in April, the federal government infused billions of dollars into the economy, with much of the money going to hospitals across the country.“The...WW…
Online voter registration to be open for 2 additional weeks
12:36 PM, Jul 08, 2020LANSING, Mich. — Michigan residents now have until July 20 to register to vote online for the upcoming state primary elections on July 4, according to a press release sent from the secretary of state’s office.Once residents are registered to vote, the state said they can request online that their ballot is mailed to them, the state said.For voters who already have their ballots, the state is encouraging them to complete them, sign the back of the envelope and return them by mail or in-person to their local election clerk or a ballot dropbox as soon as...…12:36 PM, Jul 08, 2020LANSING, Mich. — Michigan residents now have until July 20 to register to vote online for the upcoming state primary elections on July 4, according to a press release sent from the secretary of state’s office.Once residents are registered to vote, the state said they can request online that their ballot is mailed to them, the state said.For voters who already have their ballots, the state is encouraging them to complete them, sign the back of the envelope and return them by mail or in-person to their local election clerk or a ballot dropbox as soon as...WW…
$50 million in assistance now available for renters facing eviction
Behind on rent or facing eviction? There’s a new resource that could help you out.9:23 AM, Jul 09, 2020Behind on rent or facing eviction? There’s a new resource that could help you out.A state moratorium on evictions is set to expire July 15th, but with new funding the state hopes thousands of people can get their rent issues resolved before it comes to that.“The goal of this is really just to keep people in their housing during this critical time.” MSHDA Chief Housing Solutions Officer Kelly Rose said..“This program is geared toward helping landlords and tenants that are going through the...…Behind on rent or facing eviction? There’s a new resource that could help you out.9:23 AM, Jul 09, 2020Behind on rent or facing eviction? There’s a new resource that could help you out.A state moratorium on evictions is set to expire July 15th, but with new funding the state hopes thousands of people can get their rent issues resolved before it comes to that.“The goal of this is really just to keep people in their housing during this critical time.” MSHDA Chief Housing Solutions Officer Kelly Rose said..“This program is geared toward helping landlords and tenants that are going through the...WW…
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VOTE: Who's the Top of the Town 2023?
NewsLocal NewsIn Your NeighborhoodDowntown - Old Town - REO TownWSYM Production/202312:14 PM, Sep 13, 2023This year's 2023 Top of the Town awards is hosted by City Pulse and FOX 47 News. It's your opportunity to let us know who your favorite people, places, and businesses are in Greater Lansing.The first round of voting ended on Tuesday, October 3, at midnight. Phase two of voting begins on Oct. 18 and runs until Oct. 31. You can choose to write in your own people, places, and businesses or select those that have already been nominated.CLICK HERE TO VOTE.How to participateTo get started,...…NewsLocal NewsIn Your NeighborhoodDowntown - Old Town - REO TownWSYM Production/202312:14 PM, Sep 13, 2023This year's 2023 Top of the Town awards is hosted by City Pulse and FOX 47 News. It's your opportunity to let us know who your favorite people, places, and businesses are in Greater Lansing.The first round of voting ended on Tuesday, October 3, at midnight. Phase two of voting begins on Oct. 18 and runs until Oct. 31. You can choose to write in your own people, places, and businesses or select those that have already been nominated.CLICK HERE TO VOTE.How to participateTo get started,...WW…
Safety concerns arise for UAW picketers in Delta Township
NewsLocal NewsUAW employees in need of safety on the picketlines as tensions riseSafety concerns arise for UAW employees in Delta Township1:08 PM, Oct 04, 2023(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)On cam- It's week two of the strike for UAW workers at the Lansing Redistribution center.... And here on the frontlines, the energy is still high but safety has become a concern.."Just like last Thursday we had a truck not hit the brake and try to speed through and almost hit one of ours guys where the president had to get involved with the plant security team"A close call...…NewsLocal NewsUAW employees in need of safety on the picketlines as tensions riseSafety concerns arise for UAW employees in Delta Township1:08 PM, Oct 04, 2023(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)On cam- It's week two of the strike for UAW workers at the Lansing Redistribution center.... And here on the frontlines, the energy is still high but safety has become a concern.."Just like last Thursday we had a truck not hit the brake and try to speed through and almost hit one of ours guys where the president had to get involved with the plant security team"A close call...WW…
Whitmer extends order protecting jail, juvenile detention center populations
6:28 PM, Jul 09, 2020LANSING, MI (WSYM) - — According to the governor’s office, Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-146 which extends protections for vulnerable populations in Michigan’s county jails, local lockups and juvenile detention centers through Aug. 6, 2020.“By extending this executive order we protect both people serving time, and our communities from jail-based outbreaks of COVID-19,” Governor Whitmer said. “Jails are part of our communities, making a jail-based outbreak a concern for every Michigander. By reducing the spread of COVID-19 in jails, we...…6:28 PM, Jul 09, 2020LANSING, MI (WSYM) - — According to the governor’s office, Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-146 which extends protections for vulnerable populations in Michigan’s county jails, local lockups and juvenile detention centers through Aug. 6, 2020.“By extending this executive order we protect both people serving time, and our communities from jail-based outbreaks of COVID-19,” Governor Whitmer said. “Jails are part of our communities, making a jail-based outbreak a concern for every Michigander. By reducing the spread of COVID-19 in jails, we...WW…
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