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May 21, 2020

Avella and Dugan: Georgia vs. coronavirus — these principles of democracy made all the difference

Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s actions are merely one example of a politician using dire circumstances to arbitrarily infringe on the freedoms of those they claim to govern.

May 20, 2020

Swollen Michigan river crests as Whitmer, officials warn flood danger isn't over yet

Following a state of emergency declaration from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday due to flash flooding, state officials are warning residents to remain vigilant as more danger might still lie ahead.

May 20, 2020

Michigan dam that failed had license revoked by feds over fears it couldn't withstand major flooding

The owner of a dam in Michigan that failed to hold back floodwaters on Tuesday had its license revoked by federal regulators in 2018 over numerous violations and concerns about withstanding a significant flood, according to federal records.

May 20, 2020

Adam Laxalt: Coronavirus and transparency — these governors using crisis to hide actions from citizens

Freedom of Information laws protect democracy by empowering citizens to hold officials accountable.

May 19, 2020

Meghan McCain swipes Seth Meyers for 'sucking up' to Gov. Whitmer, warns conservative women not to appear on his show

"The View" co-host Meghan McCain knocked "Late Night" host Seth Meyers over a friendly interview he had with Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 

May 19, 2020

Michigan sheriff compares Whitmer's coronavirus stay-at-home order to mass arrests

A Michigan sheriff opposed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus restriction measures told a crowd of anti-lockdown protesters Monday that the mandate was akin to placing all residents under arrest. 

May 19, 2020

Hunker down: Some states say no full-scale reopening until coronavirus vaccine, treatment is ready

As most states begin to move forward with measures to reopen their economies, some governors and big-city mayors are now saying the restrictions will not fully be lifted until a vaccine or treatment for the disease is available -- a timeline that could take a year or more. 

May 19, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s had ‘opening conversation’ with Biden campaign on VP search

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed Tuesday that she has had a “conversation” with Joe Biden’s campaign about potentially being his running mate as vice president. 

May 19, 2020

Dallas salon owner backs Michigan barber who had license suspended, calls Gov. Whitmer ‘tyrant’

A Dallas salon owner – who was jailed for opening her shop during the coronavirus outbreak – called Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a “tyrant” after traveling to the state in support of a barber who had his license suspended for defying “stay-at-home” orders.

May 19, 2020

Michigan's Whitmer says Trump administration sent swabs that can't be used with all coronavirus tests

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in her state – saying the federal government sent her a batch of swabs that won’t work with some kinds of tests for the virus.