Spring is in the air. Cheers to brighter skies, warmer weather, and reconnecting! For a long time, many of our portfolios have had a slight bias towards small cap stocks (stocks with a total market value under two billion dollars). Sometimes this bias helps performance and sometimes it hurts. We believe that over the long […]
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Governor Whitmer Announces Elizabeth Hertel as Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Elizabeth Hertel as Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Hertel currently serves as the Senior Chief Deputy Director for Administration for MDHHS, where she oversees External Relations and Communications, Finance and Administration, Legislative Services, Legal Affairs, Policy & Planning, Strategic Integration, Organizational Services, Workforce Engagement and […]
Indoor Dining Reopens February 1; Caution and Focus on Enhanced Ventilation Recommended
Concessions and personal services also allowed under new MDHHS epidemic order LANSING, MICH. Following last week’s announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released its next epidemic order today, which continues the department’s fact-based approach to reopening activities, and goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 1. The order […]
More than 1 Million Michiganders Obtained 2021 Health Coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace and the Healthy Michigan Plan
(LANSING, MICH) After an extensive joint outreach campaign by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), more than 1 million Michiganders obtained health coverage for 2021 during the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period or through the state’s expanded Medicaid program. “No Michigander […]
$39M in Going PRO Talent Fund grants awarded to train 30,000 workers at more than 850 Michigan businesses
Funds help Michigan employers prepare the talent they need to compete and grow; workers gain skills needed for in-demand career paths LANSING, Mich. – Through $39,015,052 in grants from the Going PRO Talent Fund, Michigan is helping nearly 30,000 workers across the state to secure employment, industry-recognized credentials and strong wages by providing training grants to […]
State Police Motor Carrier Officers Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking
LANSING, MICH. During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from neighboring states to raise awareness of human trafficking. Starting yesterday, Monday, Jan. 18, and through Friday, Jan. 22, MSP MCOs will join with their colleagues in the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Illinois State Police and […]
Gov. Whitmer reminds Michigan’s eligible businesses: Application opens tomorrow for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
$55 million in funding available through Michigan Economic Development Corporation-led relief program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and recent public health orders Application will be open 9 am EST Jan. 19 – Noon EST Jan. 22. at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival All applications received will be collected by MEDC, then reviewed and considered by regional Economic Development […]
State Police Working with Law Enforcement Partners to Secure Capitol and Surrounding Areas
LANSING, MICH. In advance of anticipated demonstrations at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing on Sunday, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has increased both personnel and protective measures, and is working in coordination with local and county law enforcement, the Michigan National Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Following the January 6 siege on […]
New MDHHS Epidemic Order Allows Indoor Group Exercise, Non-Contact Sports
Gatherings remain limited, group exercise and non-contact sports now open to support mental and physical health LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its epidemic order today to allow re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced, as this has been scientifically shown to slow the virus. This includes indoor group exercise and non-contact sports. The new order is effective Saturday, […]
2020 Fourth Quarter Market Update
Well, that was a year to remember! I won’t spend too much time talking about 2020 as we are all looking forward to moving on. However, it may be worthwhile to do a short recap of what happened to markets and how they concluded in 2020. Things were pretty bad in March. All major stock […]