FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2021 Whitmer’s budget recommendations include $2 million for Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA) programs and $10 million for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund (MHCDF) LANSING, MI—Governor Whitmer’s budget proposal released today includes appropriations for key community economic development initiatives. The proposal includes $2 million for Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA)...
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Payday Lending Expansion Bill Passes in the Michigan House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 Contact: Jessica AcMoody Policy Director, CEDAM acmoody@cedamichigan.org (517) 231-6139 Payday Lending Expansion Bill Passes in the Michigan House The proposed legislation could result in borrowers owing more than $4,000 on a $2,500 loan LANSING— Today the Michigan House of Representatives approved House...
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Statement from CEDAM Executive Director Luke Forrest on Executive Order 2020-19 halting evictions through April 17
Lansing, MI—The COVID-19 pandemic is creating many challenges for Michigan residents and businesses. The executive order signed Friday, March 20 by Governor Whitmer halting evictions through April 17, 2020 was an important measure to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable residents. This order, in addition to the previous order extending the tax foreclosure deadline, will help ensure...