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Note From Erika If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our office by email at SenEGeiss@senate.michigan.gov or by phone at (517) 373-7800.
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Erika Geiss
In This Edition:
FLAT ROCK CHEMICAL SPILL UPDATE On February 21, local anglers discovered an unknown substance leaking into the backwater running parallel to the Huron River. No danger to public health is present; however, out of an abundance of caution, Huroc Park and the Flat Rock Animal Shelter will continue to be closed. Efforts are underway to identify the cause of the leak and clean up the spill. Air monitoring is in progress as efforts to identify the leak continue. Flat Rock residents should continue to visit the City of Flat Rock website for more information and updates.
WAYNE COUNTY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Earlier this week, Wayne County officials and community leaders hosted a town hall on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This critical program helps Wayne County residents outside of Detroit get access to resources to pay for rent, utilities, internet, and food. You can visit the Wayne County website to see if you qualify and to apply. >>If you missed the town hall live, you can watch a recording here.
GROWING MI BUSINESS GRANT The Michigan Department of Treasury has launched a $409 million business grant relief program to provide financial support to Michigan businesses who faced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses must have been in operation on or before Oct. 1, 2019. Businesses that were not in operation on Oct. 1, 2019, but started before June 1, 2020, may receive a grant of 25% of their financial hardship. >> Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.
UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TAX UPDATE On February 22nd, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency announced that claimants may now view or download their 1099-G forms through MiWAM. Form 1099-G has been posted to the accounts of all claimants, even if they did not choose to receive their 1099-G form electronically. >> Click here to read the UIA’s full press release. If you or someone you know who lives in Senate District 6 is having trouble receiving their Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), please fill out this unemployment assistance form and our office will reach out to assist you with your issue as soon as possible. You can also visit the Michigan LEO (Labor and Economic Opportunity) FAQs page for answers to questions, you may have regarding eligibility for unemployment or for issues you may have with your current claim.
COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE If you have not already received your COVID-19 vaccine, now is the time to do so. Booster shots are now available as well for those who are eligible. Information on vaccines, vaccine boosters, and testing locations can be found on the Wayne County website. With both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services revising guidelines for mask wearing, getting vaccinated and boosted it is now even more critical to help protect ourselves and our communities — especially for those among us who are immunocompromised or otherwise cannot take the vaccine. Children between the ages of 5-11 are eligible to receive the vaccine. The Wayne County Health Department has established three locations where you can get your child vaccinated. Parents and guardians should consult with their pediatrician or health care providers with questions and concerns as these medical professionals will be the best people to offer the best guidance to your child(ren) and family. *The Wayne County Health Department handles the 42 Wayne County communities outside of Detroit, which has its own separate health department.
COMMUNITY UPDATE Daylight Saving Time is almost here! Don’t forget to advance your clocks ahead by one hour on March 13th.
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