President Donald Trump on Saturday declared Michigan's coronavirus outbreak a major disaster, opening up the state to getting some federal funding and assistance in dealing with the pandemic.

"The president's action makes federal funding available for crisis counseling for affected individuals in all areas in the State of Michigan," the White House said Saturday morning in a statement.

Beginning Sunday, March 29, 2020:

Online Filing Schedule - Michigan.gov/UIA

Last names beginning with letters A-L are asked to file claims on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays.
Last names beginning with letters M-Z are asked to file claims on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
Saturdays will be available for anyone to accommodate those who could not file during their allotted window.

Greenhouse of Walled Lake recorded its most profitable day of selling marijuana Tuesday — the same day Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order demanding Michigan residents stay home unless absolutely necessary in an attempt combat the spread of the deadly COVID-19. Marijuana operations,…

Michigan regulators announced on Monday that cannabis retailers would be considered essential businesses and allowed to remain open for businesses during closures ordered by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The governor ordered all nonessential businesses to close and advised residents to remain indoors in a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order issued on March 23 in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.