AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Painesdale Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/painesdale-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/painesdale-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:34:54 -0500 Whitmer has led the nation acting to protect right to abortion, filed lawsuit in April  Lansing, MI — On June 24th, Governor Gretchen https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-files-motion-in-michigan-supreme-court-to-protect-constitutional-right-to-abortion-31394978-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-files-motion-in-michigan-supreme-court-to-protect-constitutional-right-to-abortion-31394978-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Governor Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI – On June https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-inberrien-livingston-and-montcalm-counties-starting-this-week-31395431-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-inberrien-livingston-and-montcalm-counties-starting-this-week-31395431-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI. -- On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six bipartisan bills -- House Bills 4173, 4799, 4800, 5659, and 5660 and Senate Bill 447 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-to-lower-health-care-costs-and-increase-public-safety-among-other-legislation-31395435-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-to-lower-health-care-costs-and-increase-public-safety-among-other-legislation-31395435-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, Mich.?– On June 27th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce?that HOLO https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorwhitmerannouncessustainable-footwear-manufacturer-holo-footwear-establishing-headquarters-in-grand-rapids-creating-61-highwage-jobs-31395447-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorwhitmerannouncessustainable-footwear-manufacturer-holo-footwear-establishing-headquarters-in-grand-rapids-creating-61-highwage-jobs-31395447-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Whitmer calls on Michigan Supreme Court to offer clarity  LANSING, Mich. — On June 27th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a notice to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-urges-immediate-consideration-of-abortion-lawsuit-after-recent-county-prosecutor-health-provider-confusion-on-status-of-abortion-31395454-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-urges-immediate-consideration-of-abortion-lawsuit-after-recent-county-prosecutor-health-provider-confusion-on-status-of-abortion-31395454-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a state of emergency for Mecosta County to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-declares-state-of-emergency-for-mecosta-county-to-help-cover-recovery-costs-following-severe-weather-and-flooding-31396256-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-declares-state-of-emergency-for-mecosta-county-to-help-cover-recovery-costs-following-severe-weather-and-flooding-31396256-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, Mich.?– On June 28th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing Michigan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-projects-to-create-over-280-jobs-and-grow-life-sciences-agribusiness-industries-in-michigan-31396283-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-projects-to-create-over-280-jobs-and-grow-life-sciences-agribusiness-industries-in-michigan-31396283-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 5,500+ childcare providers receiving $368 million in grants to provide $1,000 staff bonuses and keep childcare facilities open for Michigan families https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-delivers-1000-bonuses-to-nearly-38000-childcare-professionals-31397155-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-delivers-1000-bonuses-to-nearly-38000-childcare-professionals-31397155-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI. – On June 28th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Community Service Commission will receive $13.4 million in https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-134-million-in-americorps-funding-to-meet-local-needs-strengthen-communities-31397168-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-134-million-in-americorps-funding-to-meet-local-needs-strengthen-communities-31397168-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI. – On June 29th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that starting Friday afternoon, the Michigan Department of Transportation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-orange-barrels-will-be-moved-to-ease-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-travel-31397178-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-orange-barrels-will-be-moved-to-ease-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend-travel-31397178-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor calls on congressional leaders to make a healthcare subsidy expanded under the American Rescue Plan permanent, protect coverage for tens of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-fellow-governors-call-on-congress-to-lower-healthcare-costs-31397181-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-fellow-governors-call-on-congress-to-lower-healthcare-costs-31397181-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 More Than $105 Million Awarded to Help Provide Relief and Continue Economic Growth   LANSING, Mich. – On June 29th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-2600-michigan-businesses-to-receive-support-through-growing-mi-business-program-31397189-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-2600-michigan-businesses-to-receive-support-through-growing-mi-business-program-31397189-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Abortion remains legal in Michigan on June 29th, because of court ruling against 1931 abortion ban, Whitmer has led the nation acting to protect right https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-calls-on-michigan-insurers-to-make-sure-michigan-women-have-coverage-for-reproductive-health-care-31398034-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-calls-on-michigan-insurers-to-make-sure-michigan-women-have-coverage-for-reproductive-health-care-31398034-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On June 29th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills supporting Michigan’s agriculture economy by offering https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-food-and-agriculture-legislation-boosting-michigans-economy-31398049-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-food-and-agriculture-legislation-boosting-michigans-economy-31398049-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  LANSING, Mich. – On June https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-allegan-houghton-ingham-iron-and-macomb-counties-starting-next-week-31399360-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-allegan-houghton-ingham-iron-and-macomb-counties-starting-next-week-31399360-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500