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Governor Whitmer, Michigan Officials Celebrate U.S. Supreme Court Decision That Upholds the Affordable Care Act

June 18, 2021June 18, 20214 min read albionminews

June 17, 20201 | Lansing, MI | AMN – Today, State of Michigan officials celebrated the United States Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision that upholds the Affordable Care Act in California v. Texas. “Every Michigander deserves access to quality, affordable health care, and today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory

National

Biden signs Juneteenth bill, creating new federal holiday commemorating end of slavery in U.S.

June 17, 2021June 17, 20211 min read albionminews

June 17, 2020 | By: Kevin Breuninger | CBSN – President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill establishing Juneteenth, the date commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, as a federal holiday. Biden, in what he called “one of the

State

Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22

June 17, 2021June 17, 20214 min read albionminews

June 17, 2021 | Lansing, MI | AMN – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100% and the state will no longer require residents to wear a

Local

First jury trial in Calhoun County since start of the pandemic

June 14, 2021June 14, 20214 min read albionminews

June 14, 2021 | Trace Christenson | Battle Creek Enquirer – For the first time in 15 months a Calhoun County judge opened courtroom doors to jurors. “I want to welcome you here to the Calhoun County Justice Center,” Chief

Local

Brass Band of Battle Creek and its world-class musicians to host summer camps, concerts

June 14, 2021June 14, 20212 min read albionminews

June 9, 2021 | Nick Buckley | Battle Creek Enquirer – High school and middle school-aged musicians in Calhoun County will soon have the opportunity to learn side-by-side from world-class performers and educators. The internationally-recognized Brass Band of Battle Creek is hosting

Local

Calhoun County will offer free recycling events for electronics, scrap metal, and scrap tires during June 2021

June 2, 2021June 2, 20212 min read albionminews

Calhoun County will offer free recycling events for electronics, scrap metal, and scrap tires during June. On June 14 there will be a scrap tire collection in Athens, and on June 26 there will be an electronics, scrap metal (no refrigerant), and scrap tires collection in Albion. These events are limited to residential materials and are open to all Calhoun County residents. Please see details below about each event.

Local State

Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Services

June 2, 2021June 2, 20213 min read albionminews

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Aging and Adult Services Agency has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Services.