Alpena, MichiganLocal Weather Alerts
There are currently no active weather alerts.

Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan legislation

LANSING, Mich. — Gov Whiter has signed bi-partisan legislation to assist families.  

Whitmer signed a bill to invest $2.2 billion in federal COVID relief funding.  The funding supports people struggling with the effects of the pandemic.

Whitmer said she is proud to sign a bipartisan supported bill and adds that it shows good-faith efforts by members of the legislature.

She said with life getting back to normal, they plan to turn full attention to the state’s economic jumpstart by creating jobs with higher wages.  Additionally, the plan is to give small businesses the needed capital to ramp up hiring and boost investment while making sure every family has access to affordable, quality childcare.