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Protesters against Michigan's stay-at-home order removed from the state House, video shows

April 29, 2020

Protesters against Michigan's stay-at-home order removed from the state House, video shows

Michiganders protesting the state’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions made their way to the state House gallery on Wednesday before they were forcibly removed, a video posted on social media shows.

Michigan police catch speeder doing 180 mph during coronavirus lockdown

April 29, 2020

Michigan police catch speeder doing 180 mph during coronavirus lockdown

A very honest driver.

Michigan lawmaker apologizes for wearing mask that appears to resemble Confederate flag

April 26, 2020

Michigan lawmaker apologizes for wearing mask that appears to resemble Confederate flag

A Michigan state senator apologized Saturday after wearing what resembled a Confederate flag on his mask meant to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus during a lawmaking session last week.

Michigan's Whitmer defends state's lockdown orders; calls them 'aggressive' but necessary

April 26, 2020

Michigan's Whitmer defends state's lockdown orders; calls them 'aggressive' but necessary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended on Sunday her “aggressive” lockdown measures during the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that they were necessary even as some residents protest them as too severe.

COVID-19 survivor State Rep. Karen Whitsett decries Michigan's censure attempt: 'I'm not going to be silenced'

April 25, 2020

COVID-19 survivor State Rep. Karen Whitsett decries Michigan's censure attempt: 'I'm not going to be silenced'

As long as there are residents in the state of Michigan who need help and who need a voice, Democratic Congresswoman Karen Whitsett promised Saturday that she will not be silenced.

Michigan House Speaker wants to hold Gov. Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions to account, calls on her to 'be more reasonable'

April 25, 2020

Michigan House Speaker wants to hold Gov. Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions to account, calls on her to 'be more reasonable'

The Michigan state legislature is working to ensure that its residents have oversight over Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan House of Representatives Speaker and Republican Lee Chatfield promised Saturday.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends modified stay-at-home order into May, as lawmakers intervene

April 25, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends modified stay-at-home order into May, as lawmakers intervene

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday extended the state’s stay-at-home order to May 15, while making some revisions to the policy -- even as the state’s legislature has scheduled a special session to launch a committee to review her actions in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Gowdy warns governors 'there has to be a rational basis' for coronavirus restrictions

April 25, 2020

Gowdy warns governors 'there has to be a rational basis' for coronavirus restrictions

The nation's governors must be aware that Americans will tolerate only so much infringement on their personal freedoms, even in a time of national emergency, before they express outrage, former House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., said Friday night.

Former Nevada attorney general says MI Gov. Whitmer may have broken the law: 'She could be in big trouble'

April 24, 2020

Former Nevada attorney general says MI Gov. Whitmer may have broken the law: 'She could be in big trouble'

Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is calling for transparency and an investigation into Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's potentially illegal actions in canceling contracts with two Democratic firms to track coronavirus after facing criticism of her pursuit.

Michigan Democrat facing censure for 'thank you' to Trump should join GOP, president says

April 24, 2020

Michigan Democrat facing censure for 'thank you' to Trump should join GOP, president says

President Trump on Thursday night shared some advice for Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett, the Democrat who recently survived a bout with coronavirus – only to now face possible censure by some fellow Democrats.