Jobs - The Governor announced the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Plan:
- This states that the goal is to vaccinate 50k Michiganders per day
- She will call on the Legislature to permanently extend unemployment benefits to 26 weeks, bringing us in line with 40 other states
- She is calling on the Legislature to pass the Good Jobs for Michigan legislation
- She also introduced the Michigan Back to Work Plan
Funding for Local Roads - The Governor is calling on the Legislature to provide local governments with more options to fix roads and bridges
Opening Schools - The Governor announced the Michigan Classroom Heroes Grant, which will allow grants of up to $500 to show teachers, classroom personnel, etc., the State’s appreciation
- She will reconvene the Michigan Return to School Advisory Group
- The budget recommendation will include funding for academic recovery, school infrastructure, and student mental and physical health
Lowering Prescription Drug Costs - The Governor also announced that the bipartisan Prescription Drug Task Force has developed a plan to lower prescription drug costs and increase transparency
Clean Drinking Water - She announced the Michigan Clean Water Plan, which calls for a $500 million investment in clean water, including money to communities and residents, as well as money for green infrastructure
- This will include the creation of 7,500 new jobs
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