You’re required to wear a mask in public enclosed spaces, but you can buy non-essential items for curbside pickup, among other changes.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Michigan’s new stay-home order allows landscaping, boating and golf
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order through May 15 but relaxed rules for large retailers while allowing landscapers, plant nurseries, bike repair shops and other select businesses to resume operations.
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Michigan Republicans launch attack on Gov. Whitmer’s emergency powers
The GOP-led Legislature announced plans to vote on limiting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers and form a panel to conduct oversight of her actions during the state’s economic shutdown.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to extend stay-home order past May 1
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks to tamp down expectations that the economy will reopen next week, saying the state likely needs more time to avoid a second wave of coronavirus. Republicans have signaled an opposition to any extension.
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Six years after Flint water switch, residents fear justice may never come
Six years is the statute of limitations for most felonies in Michigan. That has many residents worried the stalled criminal case related to the water contamination is going nowhere. Michigan officials promise they will bring charges.
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Stay home, don’t stay safe. Domestic violence calls up amid Michigan lockdown
Michigan’s coronavirus lockdown has abuse victims facing a hellish choice: Endure or flee to uncertainty of global pandemic. Many may be sticking it out, as calls for help have increased, but requests for shelter beds and to police are flat.
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Court denies Republicans’ bid to halt Michigan’s redistricting commission
A panel of three federal judges determined two GOP challenges to the state’s redistricting commission don’t stand a chance.
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‘Operation Gridlock’ protest of Gov. Whitmer stay-home order jams Lansing
SLIDESHOW: Hundreds of cars descend on downtown Lansing to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order. Protesters say the new limits go too far and infringe on liberties. Whitmer says they’re necessary to save lives.
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As Michigan coronavirus cases slow, Gov. Whitmer eyes reopening economy
The end of Michigan’s coronavirus nightmare may be in sight, but ‘we need to get this right,’ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday. The business shutdown from the virus has left more than 1 million residents jobless.
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Can you buy seeds in Michigan? Confusion reigns over Whitmer stay-home order.
Several days after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expanded her stay-home order, retailers are still confused by it and say the state is providing little guidance. Whitmer in turn accuses U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos of helping fund a protest against the rules.