Michigan State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Governor
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Whitmer and the Michigan GOP use COVID-19 data to boost their own conflicting agendas
"Don't let the facts get in the way" is the motto Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her political opponents across the aisle seem to live by during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an op-ed in Bridge Michigan.
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MDHHS director blames state residents for the ever-increasing spread of COVID-19
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director (MDHHS) Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19, and he has extended the current epidemic order through Friday, Jan. 15, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person dining.
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Whitmer discourages travel while Pure Michigan promotes tourism during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been quoted advising state residents to avoid traveling during the upcoming holidays, while at the same time the Pure Michigan tourism campaign is set to kick off, pointing to a contradiction in government policy, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Outman says Whitmer has been ignoring the voice of Michigan residents for years
Sen. Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) recently wrote a letter on the MISenateGOP website, criticizing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for choosing her own direction regarding decisions for the state and "ignoring the people's voice."
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The Mackinac Center sees little consistency in Michigan's official plans for COVID-19
A conservative writer from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy says the state of Michigan is mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whitmer walks back 'defund the police' statement she made in June
Back in June, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a prominent anti-police website that she supports the “spirit” of defunding local police departments, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Increased capacity approved for Michigan high school athletics beginning Oct. 9
Tickets for Michigan high school sporting events will be a little easier to come by as an increase in maximum attendance has been approved by the state for both outdoor and indoor events.