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finance1 year ago

"Unclaimed Money: How to Check if You're Owed"

The Michigan Department of Treasury holds millions of dollars in unclaimed property, including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, and valuables left in safe deposit boxes. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed February 1, 2024 as Unclaimed Property Day in Michigan to encourage residents to reclaim their lost assets. The state holds over $2 billion in unclaimed property and returns more than $130 million each year. Michiganders are urged to check if they have unclaimed property and can initiate a claim through the state's website.

via FOX 17 West Michigan News|
#finance#governor-gretchen-whitmer#lost-assets
economy2 years ago

"Early Tax Credit Checks Coming to 700,000 Michigan Families in 2024"

Over 700,000 households in Michigan will receive an average of $550 in tax credit checks starting in February 2024 as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year. The checks are a result of the expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit, which was quintupled to 30% from 6% in March. Eligible residents who qualify for the credit will automatically receive the checks, which will be mailed on a rolling basis. The expansion is expected to benefit nearly one million children in Michigan.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#economy#governor-gretchen-whitmer#michigan
economy2 years ago

"Michigan to Issue $550 Tax Cut Checks to Eligible Households"

Eligible households in Michigan will receive $550 checks as part of a $1 billion tax cut plan signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Lowering MI Costs Plan includes rolling back the retirement tax and increasing the Working Families Tax Credit. The checks will be mailed on a rolling basis to qualified families who filed their 2022 tax return, providing financial relief and support for bills, food, and school supplies.

via UpNorthLive.com|
#economy#governor-gretchen-whitmer#households
economy2 years ago

"700K Michigan Households to Receive $550 Tax Credit Checks in 2024: What You Need to Know"

More than 700,000 households in Michigan will receive an average of $550 in tax credit checks starting in February 2024 as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year. The checks are a result of the expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit, which was quintupled to 30% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Eligible residents who qualify for the credit should apply this year and will receive the additional tax credit check from their 2022 tax return. The Department of Treasury will automatically process the checks, which will be mailed on a rolling basis.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#economy#governor-gretchen-whitmer#michigan
economy2 years ago

Michigan Households Set to Receive $550 Tax Cut Checks in Early 2024

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that over 700,000 Michigan households will receive Working Families Tax Credit checks in early 2024, providing an average of $550 per person. These checks are part of the $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier in the year. Eligible Michiganders do not need to submit additional paperwork, and checks will be mailed based on their 2022 tax return. The checks will be the difference between the 6% tax credit received and the 30% owed under the new law.

via WILX|
#economy#financial-relief#governor-gretchen-whitmer
economy2 years ago

Michigan Governor Announces Early Refund Checks for 700,000 Households

Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced that approximately 700,000 households in the state will receive refund checks averaging $550 early next year. The checks are part of an overhaul of Michigan's tax policies, which increased the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low- and moderate-wage workers. The checks will be the difference between the 6% tax credit received on their tax return and the 30% owed under the new law. Eligible residents do not need to submit additional paperwork, and the checks will be automatically processed and mailed on a rolling basis.

via Detroit News|
#earned-income-tax-credit#economy#governor-gretchen-whitmer
politics2 years ago

"Gov. Whitmer Raises Flags and Rosalynn Carter's Legacy Lives On"

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags on public buildings and grounds across Michigan to be raised to full-staff immediately, following the death of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Whitmer praised Carter's advocacy work on mental health and housing and urged residents, businesses, schools, and local governments to join in paying tribute by raising flags to full-staff.

via WILX|
#flags#governor-gretchen-whitmer#michigan
politics2 years ago

Whitmer's Actions Shake Up Michigan's Abortion Landscape

Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has signed a series of bills that aim to codify abortion rights into state law and repeal measures that restrict access to abortion. The bills largely repeal requirements for abortion clinics to be licensed as freestanding surgical centers, known as "TRAP laws," which opponents argue impose unnecessary building code requirements. However, the main piece of legislation that codifies the language of a constitutional amendment and repeals several current regulations was delayed for signing. The final package falls short of the initial sweeping changes proposed, as it does not include Medicaid funding for abortions, repeal mandatory screening for coercion, or repeal the state's 24-hour waiting period for abortions.

via Detroit News|
#abortion#governor-gretchen-whitmer#legislation
education2 years ago

Expanding Tuition-Free Education Opportunities for Michigan Adults

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expanded the state's tuition-free community college scholarship program, Michigan Reconnect, to include adults between the ages of 21 and 24 who have not yet earned a college degree. Previously limited to adults 25 and up, this expansion aims to help more Michigan residents gain access to education and achieve their career goals. The program, which has already received over 132,000 applications, requires interested individuals to apply for the scholarship, apply to a Michigan community or tribal college, and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by November 15, 2024.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#adult-education#education#governor-gretchen-whitmer
crime2 years ago

Woman Sentenced for Threatening Michigan Governor Whitmer

Tabitha Davis, a woman from Marshall, Michigan, has been sentenced to four months probation and a suspended sentence of 20 days in jail for making threats of violence against Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Davis pleaded guilty to malicious use of telecommunications services after sending a threatening message through Whitmer's constituent services website. The court also ordered Davis to complete mental health treatment and a substance abuse evaluation. The case comes three years after a plot to kidnap Whitmer by a group of men was foiled by the FBI.

via MLive.com|
#crime#governor-gretchen-whitmer#hate-crimes
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Michigan Legislature Passes Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Minors, Awaits Governor's Approval

Michigan is set to join the 21 states and the District of Columbia in banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, as bills passed the state legislature and are now awaiting the signature of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The legislation defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment by a mental health professional that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. Supporters argue that conversion therapy has harmful effects on LGBTQ+ individuals, including increased risk of suicide, self-loathing, anxiety, substance abuse, and depression. Critics raised concerns about the influence on medical professionals and the ability to provide appropriate care.

via MLive.com|
#ban#conversion-therapy#governor-gretchen-whitmer