AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Germfask 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/germfask-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/germfask-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 28 May 2024 04:20:12 -0500 House Passes Walberg-Backed Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Washington, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed https://www.americantowns.com/news/house-passes-walbergbacked-bill-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-violence-31428217-germfask-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/house-passes-walbergbacked-bill-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-violence-31428217-germfask-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI?–?On May 25th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Lansing Economic Area https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmerannouncesglobal-drivetrain-testing-provider-atesteo-establishing-headquarters-in-east-lansing-creating-46-highwage-jobs-31376683-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmerannouncesglobal-drivetrain-testing-provider-atesteo-establishing-headquarters-in-east-lansing-creating-46-highwage-jobs-31376683-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history   LANSING, MI -- On May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-next-week-in-baraga-berrien-calhoun-cheboygan-eaton-emmet-gogebic-houghton-ingham-jackson-sanilac-counties-31376693-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-next-week-in-baraga-berrien-calhoun-cheboygan-eaton-emmet-gogebic-houghton-ingham-jackson-sanilac-counties-31376693-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 100 Michigan children to benefit from $15,000 in prepaid tuition   Lansing, MI — In celebration of the Michigan Education https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-15-million-tuition-giveaway-to-celebrate-35th-anniversary-of-michigan-education-trust-31377114-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-15-million-tuition-giveaway-to-celebrate-35th-anniversary-of-michigan-education-trust-31377114-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 26th, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4953, which ensures all Michigan students are aware of the various post-graduation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-supporting-michigan-students-other-legislation-31377436-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-supporting-michigan-students-other-legislation-31377436-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Installation at Holland State Park kicks off phased state park EV charging installations as part of Lake Michigan EV Circuit and across the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-partnership-with-adopt-a-charger-rivian-to-install-electric-vehicle-chargers-in-michigan-state-parks-31377444-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-partnership-with-adopt-a-charger-rivian-to-install-electric-vehicle-chargers-in-michigan-state-parks-31377444-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Secretary’s first visit to Michigan comes the same year that Governor Whitmer makes the largest infrastructure investment in the state’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-secretary-buttigieg-to-mackinac-policy-conference-31376665-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-secretary-buttigieg-to-mackinac-policy-conference-31376665-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 With Roe under attack, Governor directs state departments and agencies to shore up reproductive health protections in Michigan  LANSING, MI https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-instructing-state-departments-and-agencies-to-protect-reproductive-healthcare-31376668-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-instructing-state-departments-and-agencies-to-protect-reproductive-healthcare-31376668-lansing-mi.html Health and Fitness Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New report details strategies to improve employee wellbeing and reduce workplace stressors  LANSING, MI -- To further efforts to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-encourages-employers-to-implement-strategies-to-improve-mental-health-in-the-workplace-31378344-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-encourages-employers-to-implement-strategies-to-improve-mental-health-in-the-workplace-31378344-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 31st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce two business https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-business-expansions-bringing-138-goodpaying-jobs-and-new-investments-to-the-city-of-holland-31379261-weston-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-business-expansions-bringing-138-goodpaying-jobs-and-new-investments-to-the-city-of-holland-31379261-weston-ct.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 31st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted new small business data indicating Michigan’s continued economic growth. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-now-a-top-state-for-small-business-revenue-growth-31379264-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-now-a-top-state-for-small-business-revenue-growth-31379264-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. 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-announces-herbison-road-bridge-fully-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-clinton-county-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31379295-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-herbison-road-bridge-fully-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-clinton-county-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31379295-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – On June 1st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined state, local and industry officials during the Mackinac Policy https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-world-economic-forums-us-centre-for-advanced-manufacturing-to-michigan-bringing-economic-growth-new-jobs-31379308-mackinac-island-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-world-economic-forums-us-centre-for-advanced-manufacturing-to-michigan-bringing-economic-growth-new-jobs-31379308-mackinac-island-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has recognized May 30, 2022 as Memorial Day to remember and pay honor to the courageous service https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-honors-fallen-heroes-on-memorial-day-31378336-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-honors-fallen-heroes-on-memorial-day-31378336-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Increasing cooperation, reducing inefficiencies, promoting transparency will ensure state can move efficiently and effectively to keep fixing roads, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-streamlining-infrastructure-permitting-31380245-mackinac-island-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-streamlining-infrastructure-permitting-31380245-mackinac-island-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500