Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel announces $2M multistate settlement with CafePress over 2019 data breach
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a coalition of seven states reached a $2 million settlement with CafePress to resolve a 2019 data breach that compromise...
Dec 23, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan bill prohibiting water shutoffs, other bills into law
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bills 241, 676, 1137, 1234 and 1246 as well as House Bills 5481 and 5824 into law. Senate Bill 241, creating the Water Shutoff Restora...
Dec 22, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
AG Nessel, school leaders warn parents and students to beware of “sextortion”
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With young people spending more time at home and on the internet, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators...
Dec 22, 2020 Marcie Casas / CC
Senator Peters secures, passes $3 Million for Great Lakes Coast Guard Center of Expertise
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the year-end funding bill includes a provision he secured to provide $3 million for the U.S. Coast Guard National Ce...
Dec 22, 2020 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Gov. Whitmer announces new support for families, restaurants, and residents facing eviction
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will take a number of actions to provide support for Michigan's families, restaurants, and small busine...
Dec 22, 2020 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a COVID-19 update press conference on Nov. 19, 2020. Courtesy, State of Michigan
MI treasury urges residents to prepare for tax season early
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With the state individual income tax filing season beginning in late January 2021, the Michigan Department of Treasury is asking taxpayers to take actions early to ensure r...
Dec 22, 2020
Governor says federal aid package falls short on aid to state and local governments
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's Governor says she's glad that the bipartisan COVID-19 relief package passed by the U.S. Congress Monday night provides support for families, frontline workers, an...
Dec 22, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a Dec. 7, 2020 press conference in Lansing (courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
MDHHS announces Polybrominated Biphenyls webpage and research opportunities
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a new webpage about Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) and opportunities for individuals who have bee...
Dec 22, 2020 Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive at a December 10, 2020 press conference (courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
MDHHS confirms new MI COVID Alert text message outreach
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed the launch of a statewide text outreach aimed at increasing residents' awareness of the state...
Dec 21, 2020 Carissa Rogers / CC
Pure Michigan campaign returns, showcases state winter travel and recreation
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Just in time for the winter season, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced Monday that the Pure Michigan campaign is returning to the state. The reg...
Dec 21, 2020 Still Pure Michigan Campaign screenshot. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation).
