AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Loretto 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/loretto-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/loretto-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 06 May 2024 15:15:53 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Department’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-3-million-awarded-to-expand-highspeed-internet-in-eastern-upper-peninsula-31361084-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-3-million-awarded-to-expand-highspeed-internet-in-eastern-upper-peninsula-31361084-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As Supreme Court weighs overturning Roe, governors call for passage of Women’s Health Protection Act  Lansing, MI — After a draft https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-governors-calling-on-congress-to-protect-access-to-abortion-31361099-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-governors-calling-on-congress-to-protect-access-to-abortion-31361099-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI  ­– On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Bentley Street bridge over Farmers Creek in Lapeer is the first https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-first-bridge-in-bundling-pilot-project-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-lapeer-31361104-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-first-bridge-in-bundling-pilot-project-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-lapeer-31361104-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 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 4th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-alcona-alpena-and-st-clair-counties-31361171-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-alcona-alpena-and-st-clair-counties-31361171-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Five-year initiative aims to provide affordable and accessible housing, give state competitive edge in talent attraction, retention   https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-launch-of-firstever-statewide-housing-plan-31361192-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-launch-of-firstever-statewide-housing-plan-31361192-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan  Lansing, MI – Om May 5th, Lt. Governor Garlin https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-honors-seven-historic-preservation-projects-across-michigan-31362414-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-honors-seven-historic-preservation-projects-across-michigan-31362414-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 5th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of legislation establishing a statewide child abuse registry. House Bills https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-wyatts-law-to-protect-children-and-give-parents-peace-of-mind-31362441-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-wyatts-law-to-protect-children-and-give-parents-peace-of-mind-31362441-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 6th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded Helmets to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-grant-to-connect-225-veterans-with-registered-apprenticeships-in-michigans-construction-industry-31362450-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-grant-to-connect-225-veterans-with-registered-apprenticeships-in-michigans-construction-industry-31362450-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 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 9th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-may-9-in-alcona-alpena-marquette-st-clair-and-nine-bay-region-counties-31363255-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-may-9-in-alcona-alpena-marquette-st-clair-and-nine-bay-region-counties-31363255-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 9th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer penned an op-ed in response to the draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-new-york-times-oped-im-a-prochoice-governor-and-im-not-going-to-sit-on-my-hands-waiting-for-congress-31363273-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-new-york-times-oped-im-a-prochoice-governor-and-im-not-going-to-sit-on-my-hands-waiting-for-congress-31363273-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 10th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Economic https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-14-million-awarded-to-support-entrepreneurial-growth-in-central-michigan-31364230-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-14-million-awarded-to-support-entrepreneurial-growth-in-central-michigan-31364230-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 10th, , during Economic Development Week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined state and local leaders as well as business https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-wacker-chemical-corporation-grand-opening-of-nca-innovation-center-and-regional-headquarters-31364234-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-wacker-chemical-corporation-grand-opening-of-nca-innovation-center-and-regional-headquarters-31364234-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 10th, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II attended the groundbreaking of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Downtown https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-at-groundbreaking-of-wilson-park-in-detroit-31364237-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-at-groundbreaking-of-wilson-park-in-detroit-31364237-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 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 11th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31364242-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31364242-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 11th, during Economic Development Week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a total of $3 million is being awarded to fund https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-3-million-to-michigan-cities-to-upgrade-infrastructure-making-communities-more-attractive-for-economic-investment-31365103-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-3-million-to-michigan-cities-to-upgrade-infrastructure-making-communities-more-attractive-for-economic-investment-31365103-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500