The Michigan Supreme Court, in a close ruling mirroring the bench’s split, tells the state Legislature that a lower court must first consider its challenge to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for anti-bias training, police reforms
The Democratic governor urges police to increase training and implement ‘duty to intervene’ policies, as protests against police brutality and racial injustice continue in communities throughout Michigan and worldwide.
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Line 5 tunnel’s future could hinge on a few words in 2018 law, court learns
The Michigan Court of Appeals to decide whether a law that paved the way for a planned tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac is constitutional, since words in its title didn’t match the text of the law.
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From coronavirus to unrest, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shaped by crises
Her agenda waylaid by one emergency after another, Gretchen Whitmer now faces civil unrest in Michigan’s biggest cities. Add in a huge deficit and she could spend her term in reaction mode — provided she doesn’t leave for D.C.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Trump ‘determined to sow the seeds of hatred’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blasted President Donald Trump after he reportedly lashed out at governors, telling them to “dominate” protesters or “you’re going to look like a bunch of jerks.”
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Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order, will allow bars and restaurants to open statewide
Gretchen Whitmer will allow the rest of the state to follow the lead of northern Michigan next week as she lifts coronavirus restrictions, sources tell Bridge Michigan.
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How Michigan can save $80M and give state workers a raise amid coronavirus
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is utilizing a federal “work share” program to furlough state employees one day per week. Because of federal benefits, many state workers will earn more than they would have working five days per week.
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Feds back Michigan businesses in suit against Whitmer’s coronavirus orders
The U.S. Department of Justice announced late Friday that it is backing a lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, arguing she “imposed arbitrary and irrational limits” on businesses to fight COVID-19.
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Gov. Whitmer: I didn’t OK Dem firm for coronavirus project, despite emails
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday disputed a health department official’s characterization that her office gave a “green light” for the state to hire a Democratic campaign consultant’s firm to lead a volunteer COVID-19 contact tracing program.
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Big cuts coming if feds don’t bail out Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says
The coronavirus pandemic and state lockdown have prompted a budget shortfall estimated at $6.2 billion, and Gov. Whitmer says Michigan and other states desperately need help from the federal government.