Michigan greenhouses submit May 1 reopening plan to governor   Michigan greenhouses and garden centers are hoping to reopen to the public on May 1, which is the current date that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order is set to be lifted. The Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council submitted a plan to Whitmer detailing safety regulations that could help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while allowing customers to purchase goods and services. MORE ►Michigan buys back more than $836K in spirits as part of liquor licensee relief program ►Whitmer hints at how Michigan will start reopening on May 1

  

U-M freezes salaries and hiring to face anticipated losses of up to $1 billion   The University of Michigan is now among employers making changes due to hard economic times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. A salary freeze and a hiring freeze are now in place, along with pay cuts for several top officials employed by the university. Departments will still be able to hire student employees as needed, the university explained. MORE ►Michigan State University freezing tuition rates amid coronavirus pandemic

Fsta These Detroit Lions get support from their dogs during difficult times hat  Studies show that dogs are good for your health. These Detroit Lions must be quite healthy, because some of these players are surrounded by pups. While everyone is stuck inside during the pandemic, dogs are a source of comfort. We chatted with a few Lions who have pet dogs and asked them to share some puppy love during this rough time. Oh, and we made sure they sent plenty of photos. MORE ►Check out our full coverage of the Detroit Lions

  

Out of work due to coronavirus? We want to hear from you     More than a million Michiganders have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic. Has your workplace closed down because of the stay-at-home order? Perhaps you were laid off or furloughed as a cost-saving measure put into place by your employer? If you find yourself out of work because of COVID-19, we want to hear from you. Here's info on how to record and send a video to MLive. MORE ►Michigan high school class of 2020 just wants a 'final goodbye'