The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is currently making changes to the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, R 400.8101 through R 400.8840. As part of this process, an advisory ad hoc committee of child care providers and families is collecting public input to inform...
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Is paid family and medical leave something you’d like to see come to fruition? If so, Governor Whitmer is seeking your opinion! Currently around 77% of Michigan workers do not have access to paid family and medical leave, yet many Michiganders support the need for a formal paid leave....
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If your home was damaged in recent storms, local leaders are looking for your feedback! You can report damage in Eaton County at this link. Damage experienced in Ingham, Livingston or Oakland counties should be reported at this link. Residents should be as detailed as possible in their self reporting and...
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During the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), extra benefits were provided, such as food assistance and Medicaid. With the end of the federal PHE this May, Michigan is once again required to conduct the process of redetermining eligibility for Medicaid, and we are building on efforts by the Michigan Department...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Establishes Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential New department will focus on early learning and higher education, improving long-term student outcomes, developing talent, and growing economy LANSING, Mich. — On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order establishing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential,...
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As Michigan continues to experience unusually hot and dry conditions for this time of year, the risk of wildfires has increased. That’s why it’s important to be safe and take every precaution while enjoying our beautiful Michigan summers. Three drivers of fire risk are temperature, humidity/dryness, and wind. We are experiencing...
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