{"id":6178,"date":"2022-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/irwin\/2022\/03\/31\/18thdistrictupdate-3\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T20:58:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T20:58:08","slug":"18thdistrictupdate-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/irwin\/2022\/03\/31\/18thdistrictupdate-3\/","title":{"rendered":"18th District Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||5px|||&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||5px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d279660509eb.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701944977977\" name=\"1633701944977977\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Dear Neighbor,<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you&#8217;re staying warm, and we\u2019ll begin to see the warm spring weather again soon. I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>In this e-news, you can find information about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legislative Updates<\/li>\n<li>District Happenings<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Mortgage, Rental and Utility Assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Small Business Assistance<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19 Resources<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Free, At-Home COVID Tests<\/li>\n<li>Vaccine Information<\/li>\n<li>Testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Energy Bill Assistance and Shutoff Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5dcae037830e1.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Jeff Irwin<\/b><br \/>State Senator<br \/>18th District<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATES <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Dyslexia Legislation Update: Senate Bills 380-383 <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Last week, we had a great day for parents, teachers and students!\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenJeffIrwin\/videos\/315438270578691\">passed the Dyslexia Legislation<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> out of the Senate Education Committee. This is the first step to making sure we identify students with characteristics of dyslexia so we can give them the help they need so they don&#8217;t fall behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">A big thank you to Education Committee Chairwoman Sen. Lana Theis, Sen. Jim Runestad and Sen. Dayna Polehanki for their work and support of this legislation. Without them we could not have gotten this far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This legislation will now go to the full Senate for a vote!<br \/><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><b>Bipartisan Oversight is Better Oversight: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2022\/03\/28\/senators-make-push-joint-bipartisan-oversight-committee-michigan\/7198667001\/\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Senate Joint Resolution O and Senate Bill 997<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our current system of legislative oversight relies mostly on politics and the personal preference of the committee chairs. This prevents constant, thorough oversight, harms bipartisanship and ensures that if one party controls the legislature our governor and state agencies won\u2019t be investigated if there is evidence of wrongdoing.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">That\u2019s why the Chairman of the Senate Oversight Committee, Sen. Ed McBroom, and I introduced legislation that will greatly improve the function of our state agencies and ensure the Michigan legislature\u2019s ability to fight corruption by creating a permanent bipartisan oversight committee. This committee would be comprised of eight members of the legislature \u2014 two appointed by the Speaker of the House, two appointed by the House Minority Leader, two appointed by the Senate Majority Leader, and two appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.levin-center.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Accessible-CUS-Full-Report-07-08-19_updated-2021.pdf\">Eleven states<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> have a similar system to what we are proposing. They balance party membership on committees that provide oversight to ensure that the minority party has a voice in matters of oversight, and to foster the necessary bipartisanship and cooperation that ensures good government during times of extreme partisan attitudes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/SJR-O.pdf\">Senate Joint Resolution O<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> would amend Michigan\u2019s constitution to create a permanent, bicameral, bipartisan oversight committee. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Senate-Bill-997.pdf\">Senate Bill 997<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> would detail the committee\u2019s powers, along with how members are selected, vacancies are filled, and removal of members from the committee.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><b>Holding Drug Manufacturers Accountable: <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/news\/2022\/03\/18\/holding-drug-manufacturers-accountable-irwin-nessel-propose-eliminating-drug-immunity\/\">Senate Bill 961<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Michigan\u2019s Product Liability Act of 1995 gives pharmaceutical companies nearly complete immunity if their products harm or kill people. Under this law, as long as the drug was approved by the FDA, the manufacturer and seller cannot be held liable for any damages.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">This is bad policy and it\u2019s only hurting our state. That\u2019s why I introduced <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2022-SB-0961\">Senate Bill 961<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> to repeal that provision of our law and improve the<br \/>safety of drugs. I\u2019m very proud to have Attorney General Dana Nessel\u2019s support for my bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The 1995 law has been a problem ever since it was signed. In 2001, Michigan residents were prevented from suing American Home Products Corporation, the maker of fen-phen, a diet drug which caused heart disease. Then in 2004, a Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Michigan could not sue Merck, the maker of Vioxx, an anti-arthritis drug that caused serious heart and other health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2018\/06\/15\/michigan-law-shields-opioid-lawsuits\/649577002\/\">2018<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, former Attorney General Bill Schuette wanted this law amended so that the state of Michigan and individuals could sue pharmaceutical distributors \u2014 such as Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen \u2014 and opioid manufacturers \u2014 including Johnson &amp; Johnson and Purdue Pharma \u2014 in state court for their role in creating the opioid epidemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Michigan is losing out on potentially billions of dollars that could be used for treatment and rehabilitation. People who lost loved ones would also have a route to hold these corporations accountable for their suffering.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><b>Water Infrastructure Funding: <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0565\">Senate Bill 565<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Last week, the Senate and House passed Senate Bill 565, which is a major water infrastructure funding bill. This will provide huge investments in our water infrastructure, clean water, lead pipe removal, school hydration stations, and PFAS cleanup among many other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$154.3 million for wastewater infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>$138.8 million to replace lead service lines<\/li>\n<li>$50 million for drinking water filtration devices in schools and childcare centers<\/li>\n<li>$50 million for home repairs and energy efficiency upgrades<\/li>\n<li>$35 million to address failing septic systems<\/li>\n<li>$500 million for rent and mortgage assistance\u202f<\/li>\n<li>$50 million for affordable housing<\/li>\n<li>$50 million for workforce housing\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1648585703532532\" name=\"1648585703532532\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/62436bf8ac23d.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633702272102102\" name=\"1633702272102102\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b><br \/>Protecting Catastrophic Accident Survivors: Auto No-Fault Reform<br \/><\/b> In response to a question about taking up legislation which would ensure that catastrophic accident survivors could keep the care they need, the Speaker of the House, Rep. Jason Wentworth said, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganradio.org\/social-justice\/2022-03-17\/survivors-express-despair-after-house-speaker-wentworth-indicates-no-bills-to-fix-auto-no-fault-law-will-be-taken-up\">It\u2019s time to move on<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Catastrophically injured people \u2014 and their families \u2014 cannot &#8220;move on.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">This is a literal life or death situation for many of these people, but Republican Leadership is more interested in keeping insurance lobbyists happy than ensuring our most vulnerable get the life-sustaining care they need.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Our laws need to be fixed. The fight is not over. Every day the legislature meets is a day we can take up legislation to help our people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>DISTRICT HAPPENINGS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Ending JLWOP<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">I joined a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/safeandjustmi\/videos\/500252031768509\">panel<\/a> hosted by Safe &amp; Just Michigan to talk about ending the sentencing of juveniles to life without parole (JLWOP) and talk about the <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/news\/2022\/01\/31\/senators-introduce-legislation-to-end-juvenile-life-without-parole\/\">bipartisan legislation<\/a> that I\u2019ve been working on. Some community members from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor were there, and I was glad to get the chance to talk with them and be a part of this discussion.\u202f<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><i><b>Washtenaw Community Fund Applications Are Open<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Washtenaw Community Priority Fund is taking applications. This fund is to help organizations working to provide community violence intervention, address educational disparities, expand early childhood education, provide direct assistance to people, or address homelessness and housing. You can find more info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3544\/Community-Priority-Fund\">here<\/a>. The application is <a href=\"https:\/\/ewashtenaw.formstack.com\/forms\/community_priority_fund_application_round_1\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633702272102102\" name=\"1633702272102102\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/>MORTGAGE, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">MIHAF Application <\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Homeowners can apply for the MIHAF program <a href=\"https:\/\/mihaf.michigan.gov\/p\/home\">here<\/a>, but before you start please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mshda\/homeownership\/MI-HAF\/MIHAF-Acceptable-Documentation-List-02092022.pdf?rev=69199a8be0bd45c5b7530d3683752026&amp;hash=368AEE34ED0F8B9348E99A01EB10DD76\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Who Is Eligible?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Homeowners with household incomes less than 150% of Area Median Income (AMI),<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence,<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Up to $25,000 Grant Per Household to Pay: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Eligible households can receive a grant worth up to $25,000 to help them pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delinquent mortgage\/housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent property taxes,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent condominium\/homeowners&#8217; association fees,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent homeowner&#8217;s insurance,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent utilities, gas, electricity, water, sewer,<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent internet broadband services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/rental\/cera\/covid-emergency-rental-assistance-cera\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">CERA Application<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tenants and landlords can apply by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/ceraapp.michigan.gov\/\">here<\/a>, but before you start please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/0,4641,7-141-5555-533463--,00.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Who Is Eligible?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CERA serves renter households that have incomes less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) who meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual(s) in the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or has experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the coronavirus outbreak; and\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Individual(s) in the household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by being past due on rent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Utility Assistance<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Households eligible for CERA can also receive utility assistance for tenant supplied electricity, home heating (any type of fuel), water, sewer and trash (if billed along with another utility).<br \/><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><i style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Internet Assistance<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Through CERA, a flat $300 internet stipend is available for households that have home internet and include a recent internet bill\/statement in their application. The $300 payment will be made to either the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the tenant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Growing MI Business grant program will award up to $409 Million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to small businesses affected by the pandemic. The application window is open from March 1st to March 31st.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You can apply for the Growing MI Business grant program and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">find more information on their website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">There are also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr\/webinars\">webinars<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> on how to apply and what businesses are available.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>COVID-19 RESOURCES <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Free At-Home, Rapid COVID Tests\u202f <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to President Biden, all Americans can get free at-home, rapid COVID tests through the federal government or through their health insurance.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You can now order four (4) free, at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to be mailed to you at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covidtests.gov\/\">covidtests.gov<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">At-home COVID tests are also now covered by private health insurance and health plans. They are required to cover eight (8) free, over the counter, at-home tests per individual per month. That means that a family of four can have 32 at-home tests covered per month.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Also, make sure to only buy FDA-approved tests as they\u2019ve been vetted for accuracy, and you won&#8217;t get caught in a scam. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-antigen-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2\">You can see the list of approved at-home tests at this FDA.gov website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>NOTE<\/b>: Unfortunately, Medicare Part B plans are currently not covering these at-home COVID tests. The Biden Administration has announced that in early spring 2022 Medicare Part B plans will cover the at-home tests.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Free At-Home Tests Through Meijer<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meijer is offering free, at-home PCR COVID tests in their stores. You will be able to pick up the tests and have Meijer send them to be analyzed.<\/p>\n<p>Order tests online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ineedacovid19test.com\/\">ineedacovid19test.com<\/a>.<br \/><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><b><i>General Vaccination Info\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has an ongoing COVID-19 vaccination site located at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. Appointments are required. You can request the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine.\u202f<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wchdappointmentmaker.as.me\/schedule.php?calendarID=6189834\">Click here to schedule an appointment individuals aged 18+\u202f\u202f <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wchdappointmentmaker.as.me\/schedule.php?calendarID=6190086\">Click here to schedule an appointment for 5- to 17-year-olds\u202f <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are unvaccinated and unable to schedule an appointment, please contact the WCHD so they can prioritize getting you fully vaccinated. Call them at (734) 544-6700 or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:health@washtenaw.org\">health@washtenaw.org<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Please check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\">WCHD website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> for more info about additional doses for immunocompromised people.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Booster Shots\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &amp; Johnson booster doses at their clinic at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. They ask that you please bring your vaccination card and identification, if possible.\u202f<br \/><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><b><i>COVID Testing\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lynx XD has drive-thru saliva PCR testing sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. For both sites pre-registration is required online at <a href=\"http:\/\/lynxdx.health\/register\">lynxdx.health\/register<\/a>. Once you pre-register, you will be directed to schedule a time\/date for your test.\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">For additional testing sites across Washtenaw County, and our state, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3158\/Testing\">WCHD\u2019s COVID-19 testing information website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE AND SHUT-OFF PROTECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are numerous utility shut-off protection programs and programs that will help you afford your utility bills during the winter. These programs range from bill payment assistance to assistance winterizing your home. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wRjhzMC_3I2fPJ-kLELr94gtMYyiceJf\/view\">Check out our list of these programs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorIrwin\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">\n<p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<\/p>\n<p>Email is a great way to share updates, and hear from you on the issues you care about. If you want to alter your email preferences, click here to <a href=\"%unsubscribe%\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">unsubscribe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Dear Neighbor, Hopefully, you&#8217;re staying warm, and we\u2019ll begin to see the warm spring weather again soon. I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d279660509eb.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701944977977\" name=\"1633701944977977\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Dear Neighbor, <\/p><p>Hopefully, you're staying warm, and we\u2019ll begin to see the warm spring weather again soon. I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u202f <\/p><p>In this e-news, you can find information about: <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Legislative Updates <\/li><li>District Happenings <\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Mortgage, Rental and Utility Assistance<\/span><br><\/li><li>Small Business Assistance <\/li><li>COVID-19 Resources <\/li><ul><li>Free, At-Home COVID Tests <\/li><li>Vaccine Information <\/li><li>Testing <\/li><\/ul><li>Energy Bill Assistance and Shutoff Protection <\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.\u202f\u202f <\/p><p>Sincerely,&nbsp;<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5dcae037830e1.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>Jeff Irwin<\/b><br>State Senator<br>18th District<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATES <\/b><\/p><p><b>Dyslexia Legislation Update: Senate Bills 380-383 <\/b><\/p><p>Last week, we had a great day for parents, teachers and students!\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenJeffIrwin\/videos\/315438270578691\">passed the Dyslexia Legislation<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> out of the Senate Education Committee. This is the first step to making sure we identify students with characteristics of dyslexia so we can give them the help they need so they don't fall behind.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">A big thank you to Education Committee Chairwoman Sen. Lana Theis, Sen. Jim Runestad and Sen. Dayna Polehanki for their work and support of this legislation. Without them we could not have gotten this far.<\/span><\/p><p>This legislation will now go to the full Senate for a vote!<br><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><b>Bipartisan Oversight is Better Oversight: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2022\/03\/28\/senators-make-push-joint-bipartisan-oversight-committee-michigan\/7198667001\/\" style=\"font-weight: bold\">Senate Joint Resolution O and Senate Bill 997<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>Our current system of legislative oversight relies mostly on politics and the personal preference of the committee chairs. This prevents constant, thorough oversight, harms bipartisanship and ensures that if one party controls the legislature our governor and state agencies won\u2019t be investigated if there is evidence of wrongdoing.\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">That\u2019s why the Chairman of the Senate Oversight Committee, Sen. Ed McBroom, and I introduced legislation that will greatly improve the function of our state agencies and ensure the Michigan legislature\u2019s ability to fight corruption by creating a permanent bipartisan oversight committee. This committee would be comprised of eight members of the legislature \u2014 two appointed by the Speaker of the House, two appointed by the House Minority Leader, two appointed by the Senate Majority Leader, and two appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.levin-center.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Accessible-CUS-Full-Report-07-08-19_updated-2021.pdf\">Eleven states<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> have a similar system to what we are proposing. They balance party membership on committees that provide oversight to ensure that the minority party has a voice in matters of oversight, and to foster the necessary bipartisanship and cooperation that ensures good government during times of extreme partisan attitudes.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/SJR-O.pdf\">Senate Joint Resolution O<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> would amend Michigan\u2019s constitution to create a permanent, bicameral, bipartisan oversight committee. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/Senate-Bill-997.pdf\">Senate Bill 997<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> would detail the committee\u2019s powers, along with how members are selected, vacancies are filled, and removal of members from the committee.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><b>Holding Drug Manufacturers Accountable: <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/news\/2022\/03\/18\/holding-drug-manufacturers-accountable-irwin-nessel-propose-eliminating-drug-immunity\/\">Senate Bill 961<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Michigan\u2019s Product Liability Act of 1995 gives pharmaceutical companies nearly complete immunity if their products harm or kill people. Under this law, as long as the drug was approved by the FDA, the manufacturer and seller cannot be held liable for any damages.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This is bad policy and it\u2019s only hurting our state. That\u2019s why I introduced <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2022-SB-0961\">Senate Bill 961<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> to repeal that provision of our law and improve the\nsafety of drugs. I\u2019m very proud to have Attorney General Dana Nessel\u2019s support for my bill.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The 1995 law has been a problem ever since it was signed. In 2001, Michigan residents were prevented from suing American Home Products Corporation, the maker of fen-phen, a diet drug which caused heart disease. Then in 2004, a Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Michigan could not sue Merck, the maker of Vioxx, an anti-arthritis drug that caused serious heart and other health problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2018\/06\/15\/michigan-law-shields-opioid-lawsuits\/649577002\/\">2018<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">, former Attorney General Bill Schuette wanted this law amended so that the state of Michigan and individuals could sue pharmaceutical distributors \u2014 such as Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen \u2014 and opioid manufacturers \u2014 including Johnson &amp; Johnson and Purdue Pharma \u2014 in state court for their role in creating the opioid epidemic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Michigan is losing out on potentially billions of dollars that could be used for treatment and rehabilitation. People who lost loved ones would also have a route to hold these corporations accountable for their suffering.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><b>Water Infrastructure Funding: <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0565\">Senate Bill 565<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Last week, the Senate and House passed Senate Bill 565, which is a major water infrastructure funding bill. This will provide huge investments in our water infrastructure, clean water, lead pipe removal, school hydration stations, and PFAS cleanup among many other things: <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>$154.3 million for wastewater infrastructure <\/li><li>$138.8 million to replace lead service lines <\/li><li>$50 million for drinking water filtration devices in schools and childcare centers <\/li><li>$50 million for home repairs and energy efficiency upgrades <\/li><li>$35 million to address failing septic systems <\/li><li>$500 million for rent and mortgage assistance\u202f <\/li><li>$50 million for affordable housing <\/li><li>$50 million for workforce housing&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1648585703532532\" name=\"1648585703532532\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/62436bf8ac23d.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633702272102102\" name=\"1633702272102102\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><\/p><p><b><br>Protecting Catastrophic Accident Survivors: Auto No-Fault Reform<br><\/b> In response to a question about taking up legislation which would ensure that catastrophic accident survivors could keep the care they need, the Speaker of the House, Rep. Jason Wentworth said, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganradio.org\/social-justice\/2022-03-17\/survivors-express-despair-after-house-speaker-wentworth-indicates-no-bills-to-fix-auto-no-fault-law-will-be-taken-up\">It\u2019s time to move on<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Catastrophically injured people \u2014 and their families \u2014 cannot \"move on.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This is a literal life or death situation for many of these people, but Republican Leadership is more interested in keeping insurance lobbyists happy than ensuring our most vulnerable get the life-sustaining care they need.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Our laws need to be fixed. The fight is not over. Every day the legislature meets is a day we can take up legislation to help our people.<\/span><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>DISTRICT HAPPENINGS<\/b><\/p><p><i><b>Ending JLWOP<\/b><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">I joined a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/safeandjustmi\/videos\/500252031768509\">panel<\/a> hosted by Safe &amp; Just Michigan to talk about ending the sentencing of juveniles to life without parole (JLWOP) and talk about the <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/news\/2022\/01\/31\/senators-introduce-legislation-to-end-juvenile-life-without-parole\/\">bipartisan legislation<\/a> that I\u2019ve been working on. Some community members from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor were there, and I was glad to get the chance to talk with them and be a part of this discussion.\u202f<br><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><i><b>Washtenaw Community Fund Applications Are Open<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The Washtenaw Community Priority Fund is taking applications. This fund is to help organizations working to provide community violence intervention, address educational disparities, expand early childhood education, provide direct assistance to people, or address homelessness and housing. You can find more info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3544\/Community-Priority-Fund\">here<\/a>. The application is <a 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style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633702272102102\" name=\"1633702272102102\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br>MORTGAGE, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE<\/b><br><\/p><p><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">MIHAF Application <\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p><p>Homeowners can apply for the MIHAF program <a href=\"https:\/\/mihaf.michigan.gov\/p\/home\">here<\/a>, but before you start please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mshda\/homeownership\/MI-HAF\/MIHAF-Acceptable-Documentation-List-02092022.pdf?rev=69199a8be0bd45c5b7530d3683752026&amp;hash=368AEE34ED0F8B9348E99A01EB10DD76\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">Who Is Eligible?<\/b><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Homeowners with household incomes less than 150% of Area Median Income (AMI), <\/li><li>Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence, <\/li><li>Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020.\u202f <\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><b>Up to $25,000 Grant Per Household to Pay: <\/b><\/p><p>Eligible households can receive a grant worth up to $25,000 to help them pay: <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Delinquent mortgage\/housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages, <\/li><li>Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments, <\/li><li>Delinquent property taxes, <\/li><li>Delinquent condominium\/homeowners' association fees, <\/li><li>Delinquent homeowner's insurance, <\/li><li>Delinquent utilities, gas, electricity, water, sewer,<\/li><li>Delinquent internet broadband services.<\/li><\/ul><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/rental\/cera\/covid-emergency-rental-assistance-cera\" style=\"font-weight: bold;font-style: italic\">CERA Application<\/a><\/span><br><p><\/p><p>Tenants and landlords can apply by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/ceraapp.michigan.gov\/\">here<\/a>, but before you start please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/0,4641,7-141-5555-533463--,00.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">Who Is Eligible?<\/b><\/p><p>CERA serves renter households that have incomes less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) who meet the following conditions: <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Individual(s) in the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or has experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the coronavirus outbreak; and\u202f<\/li><li>Individual(s) in the household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by being past due on rent.<\/li><\/ul><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><i style=\"font-weight: bold\">Utility Assistance<\/i><\/span><br><p><\/p><p>Households eligible for CERA can also receive utility assistance for tenant supplied electricity, home heating (any type of fuel), water, sewer and trash (if billed along with another utility).<br><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><i style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internet Assistance<\/i><\/span><\/p><p>Through CERA, a flat $300 internet stipend is available for households that have home internet and include a recent internet bill\/statement in their application. The $300 payment will be made to either the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the tenant. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE <\/b><\/p><p>The Growing MI Business grant program will award up to $409 Million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to small businesses affected by the pandemic. The application window is open from March 1st to March 31st.\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">You can apply for the Growing MI Business grant program and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\">find more information on their website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">There are also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr\/webinars\">webinars<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> on how to apply and what businesses are available.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>COVID-19 RESOURCES <\/b><\/p><p><b><i>Free At-Home, Rapid COVID Tests\u202f <\/i><\/b><\/p><p>Thanks to President Biden, all Americans can get free at-home, rapid COVID tests through the federal government or through their health insurance.\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">You can now order four (4) free, at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to be mailed to you at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covidtests.gov\/\">covidtests.gov<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">At-home COVID tests are also now covered by private health insurance and health plans. They are required to cover eight (8) free, over the counter, at-home tests per individual per month. That means that a family of four can have 32 at-home tests covered per month.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Also, make sure to only buy FDA-approved tests as they\u2019ve been vetted for accuracy, and you won't get caught in a scam. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-antigen-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2\">You can see the list of approved at-home tests at this FDA.gov website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><i style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>NOTE<\/b>: Unfortunately, Medicare Part B plans are currently not covering these at-home COVID tests. The Biden Administration has announced that in early spring 2022 Medicare Part B plans will cover the at-home tests.<\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><br><\/i><b><i>Free At-Home Tests Through Meijer<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Meijer is offering free, at-home PCR COVID tests in their stores. You will be able to pick up the tests and have Meijer send them to be analyzed. <\/p><p>Order tests online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ineedacovid19test.com\/\">ineedacovid19test.com<\/a>.<br><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><b><i>General Vaccination Info\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has an ongoing COVID-19 vaccination site located at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. Appointments are required. You can request the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine.\u202f <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wchdappointmentmaker.as.me\/schedule.php?calendarID=6189834\">Click here to schedule an appointment individuals aged 18+\u202f\u202f <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wchdappointmentmaker.as.me\/schedule.php?calendarID=6190086\">Click here to schedule an appointment for 5- to 17-year-olds\u202f <\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>If you are unvaccinated and unable to schedule an appointment, please contact the WCHD so they can prioritize getting you fully vaccinated. Call them at (734) 544-6700 or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:health@washtenaw.org\">health@washtenaw.org<\/a>.\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Please check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\">WCHD website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> for more info about additional doses for immunocompromised people.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><b><i>Booster Shots\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &amp; Johnson booster doses at their clinic at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. They ask that you please bring your vaccination card and identification, if possible.\u202f<br><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><b><i>COVID Testing\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Lynx XD has drive-thru saliva PCR testing sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. For both sites pre-registration is required online at <a href=\"http:\/\/lynxdx.health\/register\">lynxdx.health\/register<\/a>. Once you pre-register, you will be directed to schedule a time\/date for your test.\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">For additional testing sites across Washtenaw County, and our state, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3158\/Testing\">WCHD\u2019s COVID-19 testing information website<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE AND SHUT-OFF PROTECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>There are numerous utility shut-off protection programs and programs that will help you afford your utility bills during the winter. These programs range from bill payment assistance to assistance winterizing your home. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wRjhzMC_3I2fPJ-kLELr94gtMYyiceJf\/view\">Check out our list of these programs 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