Here is an update for April 12, 2020 Thought of the day: Happy Easter. May we all find peace today. Take time to call family and friends, tell them how much they mean to you. Remember, you’re not alone. It’s the holiday weekend, but work hasn’t stopped for me. People still need relief. The statistics must be paid attention to in Michigan. Michigan remains one of the top states for coronavirus deat... Read more »
Here is an update for April 11, 2020. Thought of the day: Still haven't decided where to go for Easter … the Living Room or the Bedroom… Governor Whitmer has lowered the flags to honor lives lost due to COVID-19. We have lost over 1200 Michiganders. Almost all of us know at least one person affected, and I have lost many close, trusted friends. Lowering the flags honors those we have lost and remi... Read more »
Here is an update for April 10, 2020. Thought of the day: You know it’s a rough day when chocolate chip Haagen-Dazs is your breakfast at 10:00 am. On a check in call yesterday there was an update from USPS and mail delivery. USPS in Michigan’s Detroit district office made the tough decision to focus on first class letters, bills and checks, and packages to ensure that essential mail would be deliv... Read more »
Here is an update for April 9, 2020. Thought of the day: John Dingell loved Winston Churchill. Today’s quote is in honor of both of them — “If you're going through hell, keep going.” Last night I hosted my fifth town hall. It’s been busy times. Many themes and many different questions, but the main focus was education. People want to know what we’re doing about their children’s curriculum. School ... Read more »
Here is an update for April 8, 2020. Thought of the day: "Crisis forces commonality of purpose on one another." Michelle Dean Tonight, we will host our weekly town hall at 5:30 p.m. Joining me tonight will be David Hecker, President of AFT of Michigan; Paula Herbart, President of Michigan Education Association and a teacher; as well as Dr. Preeti Malani, Chief Health Officer at University of Michi... Read more »
Here is an update for April 7, 2020 Thought of the day: Remember, it is physical distancing not social distancing. Tomorrow night, we will host our weekly town hall, Wednesday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Joining me tomorrow night will be David Hecker, President of AFT of Michigan, Paula Herbart, President of Michigan Education Association and a teacher, as well as Dr. Pretti Malani, Chief Health Offic... Read more »
Here’s an update for Monday, April 6. Thought of the day: It’s not what happens; it’s how you handle it. We start a new week, and we need to accept we are likely to be home for a couple more weeks. But that doesn’t keep me from living on the phone and my mantra doesn’t change much; test, PPE, swabs, unemployment, small business loans, help for hospitals, aid for state and local government and just... Read more »
Here is an update for Sunday, April 5, 2020. Thought of the day: If we don’t stay at home, stop mingling, even with one other person from outside your home, things will not get better. Michigan is the next Ground Zero. We have to prepare accordingly and do all we can to defeat this virus. The White House said they expect Wayne and Oakland counties to hit peak caseloads next weekend. We need to mak... Read more »
Here’s an update for Saturday, April 4. Thought of the day: “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford Slowly but surely, the Third Coronavirus Bill is being implemented. Yesterday, banks began to process the small business loans. There were issues, like MiLogin unemployment and the SBA’s E-Tran system weren't able to handle the shee... Read more »
Here’s an update for Friday, April 3. Thought of the day: Henry Ford said it best, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Governor Whitmer made the difficult but necessary decision to close school facilities for the remainder of the school year. Coronavirus is an unprecedented threat to our communities and we must do whatever it takes to keep our community, ch... Read more »
