Michigan and county COVID totals daily briefing
Michigan reports May 22 total cases 883202 with 18939 deaths and 1013 new cases 89 new deaths. Ottawa County records 30071 cases 372 deaths with 25 new cases and 0 new deaths. Allegan County totals 9861 cases 119 deaths with 10 new cases and 1 new death. Vaccination rates range 41.3 to 46.3 percent. Figures from MDHHS and local health departments.
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Michigan budget eyes brighter days with higher ed funding
Revenue projections show gains funded by state operations boosts for higher education, while Whitmer calls the figures signs of brighter days. Republicans urge caution over inflation risk and post pandemic shifts, with lawmakers eyeing at least 500 million for infrastructure repairs and dams following a 2020 disaster.
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The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce reports ongoing labor shortages across hospitality and manufacturing in West Michigan. Employers raise wages, offer sign on bonuses, better benefits, and revamped work cultures to lure back workers. Gentex adds a Spanish speaking unit to attract bilingual candidates. state data show job openings rising but workforce recovery lagging pre pandemic levels. Housing costs and a small geographic area amplify the problem, with Ohio County unemployment benefits reforms and incentives debated in Lansing.
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