Reports & News Releases

The Department of Natural Resources intends to enter into a contract with a vendor or vendors to operate and manage the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park concessions which include:

• Porkies ski hill

• Chalet including a 500-person capacity cafeteria and store

• Lodging

• Outpost store

• Visitor Center store

• Additional warmer weather activities

Grants Provide First Responders Premium Hazard Pay, Reimburse
Communities for Payroll Response Costs

LANSING, MICH. State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced two new grant programs that will provide an overall total of $300 million to help first responders receive premium hazard pay and reimburse local governments for payroll costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan National Guard will continue its partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Michigan State Police State Emergency Operations Center, and local health departments to offer COVID-19 testing on Wednesday and Thursday in Big Rapids.

LANSING, MICH. To assist with staffing shortages at long-term care facilities due to COVID-19, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering Rapid Response Staffing Resources in 11 counties.

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved a $100 million program that will provide grants to small businesses around Michigan working to recover from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 virus, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced.