May 21, 2020 Michigan barbers, hairdressers give free haircuts at Capitol in defiance of Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown Hundreds of protesters joined barbers and hairdressers giving free haircuts outside the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus “stay-at-home” order.
May 21, 2020 Michigan barber who defied stay-at-home order: 'I'm opening up, I won't stand down' A Michigan barber who defied coronavirus stay-at-home orders from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stated Thursday that he remains rooted in his convictions.
May 21, 2020 Michigan AG tells Trump to wear mask while visiting Ford plant: It's 'the law' Michigan's attorney general urged President Trump to wear a face mask when he visits the state Thursday to tour a Ford Motor Co. plant.
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.
