See MoreSee Less. He said the only new aspect that is driving mass shooting is "the status of mental health in our society.". For more information, visit here. First published on May 24, 2021 / 12:18 PM. Gretchen Whitmer announces details about the Ford Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic opening March 24. At least nineteen students and two teachers were killed in a shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNewsNBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. Governor Tate Reeves today announced his plan to drive further economic development and growth in Mississippi. This week the Biden administration the is taking action to increase the vaccine supply to the state. Because of these metrics continuing to decrease and vaccinations are increasing, Khaldun says this will allow businesses to bring employees back to work soon. 1/17/2023 - Governor Announces Education Finance Bills. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Feb. 28 and discussed a variety of topics, including her recent trip to the southern border. Live Cams. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's March 10, 2021 coronavirus press conference. To date, preliminary data suggests more than 6,600 Michiganders have received this treatment with 65% reporting feeling better with two days of treatment and less than 5% of them requiring hospitalization following treatment. Gov. From 8-9 p.m. Wednesday night, Whitmer requested Michiganders to turn on their porch lights to light up the streets in memory of those lost to the coronavirus. Going forward, Whitmer said fully vaccinated people do not need to mask up anymore when gathering indoors at a residence. Over 55 percent of Michiganders have received their first shot and over 40 percent are fully vaccinated including 70 percent of seniors, the governor said. . https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-new-york-lt-gov-kathy-hochul-gives-news-conference-as-she-prepares-to-replace-cuomo, Kathy Hochul to become first female governor of New York after Cuomo resignation, WATCH: New York Gov. Neighbors in Need . WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at approx. In honor of the life and service of State Representative Kris Jordan, I hereby proclaim, that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Delaware County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower today, and will remain until sunset on the day of his funeral. The efforts we have made together to protect our families, frontline workers and hospitals have dramatically reduced cases and we have saved lives. Fully vaccinated individuals may now participate in residential gatherings with other fully vaccinated individuals without wearing a mask. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Resources. Whitmer says the state has adjusted its mask policy to match the new CDC guidelines which mean Michiganders who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask outdoors or indoors unless required by a business. actions to develop and improve systems for mental and physical health for students impacted by COVID-19. Governor Parson will be joined by the new DHSS Director and Acting DHSS Director Robert Knodell at the press conference. First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, grew up in Tylertown where her parents emphasized the importance of education and giving back to the community. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its COVID-19 gatherings and face masks epidemic order. To date, Whitmer says Michigan has administered over five million vaccines to 3.1 million residents. Mississippi banks do an incredible job of facilitating investments in their communities and increasing access to capital. A reporter covering Governor Mike DeWine's news conference was taken down to the ground by law enforcement and arrested Wednesday for allegedly disrupting a news conference. Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press . "He's refused to expand Medicaid, which would bring $10 billion a year, including mental health care access for people who need it," O'Rourke said. newsletter for analysis you wont find anywhereelse. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Suddenly tapped to lead New York through a pandemic and a political earthquake, Lt. Gov Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she wasready to steer the stateand would set a different tone than Gov. Governor's Facebook. million vaccinations by the end of the day, according to Whitmer. In 2017, he was elected as the 36th governor of the State of West Virginia and has spent his tenure finding ways to grow tourism, enhance statewide infrastructure, develop new educational opportunities and set a bright fiscal future for West Virginia. The governor personally crafted messaging to hit back at the attorney generals report and had a hand in shaping some of the wording that his attorney, Rita Glavin, delivered in a virtual press briefing before he resigned, the person said. The governor also released a video during her press conference of a video on social media of her and Lt. Gov. Michigan's numbers continue to trend overall in the right direction, but Khaldun says she's concerned about the new coronavirus variant, adding that the state is now aware of 45 cases of the variant have been identified across 10 counties. Gatherings at outdoor stadiums and arenas are increased to 20 percent of the venue's capacity if the site: The state now has at least 756 cases of the B 1.1.7 variant, which is the second most confirmed cases of any state behind Florida. Governor Gina Raimondo's press conference this afternoon will come at one of the more pivotal points of the pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, business owners worried that they . That job will fall to Hochul, who served briefly in Congress representing a Buffalo-area district, but purposely kept a modest profile as lieutenant governor in a state where Cuomo commanded and demanded the spotlight. It is now 10 and a half million doses per week nationwide. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fifth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. CT. Office of the Governor > News. February 9, 2023. Khaldun says the silver lining in this pandemic is that so many strong partnerships have developed across multiple sectors such as government, business, academia and health care to fight the pandemic. October 06, 2021 8:52 AM in News - Immigration / Borderwall. Today, Governor Tate Reeves gave his 2023 State of the State Address. Office Phone: 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731. Participants need to maintain six feet ofdistancewhen not actively engaged in play and wear face masks at all times. Greg Abbott. 11.8 percent of hospital beds are being used for COVID-19 patients and the state's hospitalizations are continuing to decline. Please see below for her remarks as prepared for delivery. The site will be managedby the state of Michigan with support from FEMA, Wayne County, the city of Detroit,Ford Field,Meijer, Henry Ford Health System, the Detroit Lions and the Protect Michigan Commission. Phone: (573) 751-3222 Fax: (573) 751-1495 Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a press conference to provide a brief update on COVID-19 and take questions from the media. Residents who don't have access to the internet or need assistance navigating through the registration process can use the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1) to register. He said a deputy sheriff was among the parents who lost a daughter in the shooting. Gov. 2.9K views, 11 likes, 4 loves, 8 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from NBC 10 WJAR: Streaming now: Governor Dan McKee holds a news conference on statewide issues.. As part of her commitment to keep Michigan safely moving forward, Whitmer's administration set a goal that all school districts will be prepared to offer an option for in-person learning no later than March 1. Peaked at 740 cases per million on Saturday, Nov. 14, plateaued after a decline to 239 on Friday, Dec. 25 and has been in decline for 11 days. "He's refused to champion red flag laws. The updated mask order will be released on Monday, May 24 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Now, we are confident that starting February 1, restaurants can resume indoor dining with safety measures in place," said Whitmer. Last week Whitmer raised Michigan's COVID-19 vaccination goal from 50,000 to 100,000 shots per day. The new order will continue through July 1 andmasks will continue to be required indoors for individuals who are not yet vaccinated. within the Department of Technology Management and Budget, the council will be composed of 29 members from diverse backgrounds who are appointed by the governor. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity with up to 100 people. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fifth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. CT. COVID-19 has exacerbated inequities in our education system, and we know more work is needed to address the significant impact, ensuring our students and educators are equipped with everything they need to thrive.". All I knew is that you, the people of Mississippi, had demonstrated a faith in me that I might never be able to meet. other information or advice or take other actions as requested by the governor. Abbott ordered law enforcement officers to escort O'Rourke, who won his Democratic primary for governor out Tuesday, outside the building. During the press conference, Governor Abbott and the other governors discussed the far-reaching impact of the Biden administration's open border policies, particularly with the rise in fentanyl in communities across the nation. Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke disrupts a press conference held by Governor Greg Abbott the day after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary school . One from our past and one from our present. At the time I knew . (HONOLUA BAY, MAUI) - Defueling of the 120-ton luxury yacht, Nakoa, was completed today. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Governor Kathy Hochul began her career in public service on her local Town Board before serving as Erie County Clerk, and then as a member of Congress for New York's 26th Congressional District. Abbott said the suspect wrote to an individual or individuals, whose names were not disclosed, "I'm going to shoot my grandmother.". Updated on: November 2, 2021 / 6:58 PM / CBS News. Public safety is essential for a society to thrive and prosper, which is why Governor Reeves has made the safety of Mississippians and criminal justice reform top priorities throughout his time serving our state. He also encouraged enrolling in the Open Enrollment period. "It could have been worse. TheMichiganDepartment of Health and Human Services requirestesting for youth sportsbetween the ages of 13-19, and providestesting assistance throughtheMI Safer Sportstestingprogram, which expandedweeklytesting protocols for athletes and teams. "These antibody treatments could keep you out of the hospital and save your life, and my administration and I will continue working with the federal government to make sure we are using all the tools in our toolbox to keep you and your family safe and get back to normal sooner.". "The vaccine is the most effective way to protect you and your family from this virus," Whitmer said. Cleaning requirements have been updated to reflect changes in CDC recommendations. The partnerships include hospitals, local health departments, health centers, community-based organizations and faith leaders bringing vaccines into neighborhoods and to those who are home bound and older residents. This will allow for additional attendance at high school football finals being hosted this weekend. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) Gov. About 13.2 percent of COVID-19 tests are positive which is nearly three times where the state was in the middle of February but down by 4.3 percent where the state was two weeks ago. The variant does not appear to cause more severe disease, Michigan's current tests can identify it and the current vaccines appear to work against it according to Khaldun. During a press conference, the governor said that ice on power lines could cause the power to go out. Michigan's metrics have been increasing for the past few weeks. Here are updates from Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health. 1/26/2023 - Governor Jim Pillen 2023 State of the State Address. 1/23/2023 - Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California. Definitions have been updated to more clearly reflect changes in close contact and quarantining requirements for fully vaccinated employees. "That's why continue to encourage all school districts to develop and implement their own plans to adopt an in person learning option by March 1," she said. Gov. While it was not expected, it is a day for which I am prepared, said Hochul, a western New York Democrat who has held multiple offices but is unfamiliar to many New Yorkers. 2023 Office of Governor Tate Reeves. To date, Whitmer says the state has administered almost 7.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 4.6 million Michiganders ages 16 and up, with at least 57 percent of the population receiving at least one dose. 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