COVID-19 Government Guidance
Congressman Fred Upton
Coronavirus resource guides from Congressman Upton:
Coronavirus Resources for Southwest Michigan
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill for Education Professionals, Families and Individuals
State Senator Kim LaSata
Senator LaSata was elected in November 2018 to represent the people of the 21st Senate District in Southwest Michigan, which includes Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph Counties.
Latest news from Senator LaSata:
Open MI Safely - Senate Republican Plan
Supporting addtional funding for front-line workers, others affected by COVID-19 - May 13, 2020
Supporting COVID-19 protections, defending the people's voice in emergency actions - April 30, 2020
LaSata named to COVID-19 panel - April 24, 2020
LaSata applauds Whitmer for extending pesticide applicator certifications - April 17, 2020
State Representative Pauline Wendzel
State Representative Pauline Wendzel represents the 79th District, which includes part of Berrien County including the cities of Coloma, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Bridgman and Watervliet, as well as the townships of Bainbridge, Benton, Coloma, Hagar, Lake Charter, Lincoln, Royalton, St. Joseph and Watervliet. Representative Wendzel recently supported a $25 million emergency budget action plan addressing challenges due to Coronavirus.
Coronavirus resources from Representative Wendzel:
Latest Michigan updates, new cases and resources
How to protect yourself, and what to do if you're sick
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
On May 6, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a revised stay-at-home order for the State of Michigan through May 28. You can find that order here. You can find a 1-pager with highlights of the revised plan here.
Guidance for Individuals to determine if they can leave home.
Guidance for Businesses to determine who can perform in-person work.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security web page (here) for details on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce definitions (pdf).
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