Michigan State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Governor
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Whitmer's $67 billion proposal addresses pandemic but is likely to face Republican resistance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer drew up an ambitious $67 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2022, hoping to aid in the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan government workers prosper as COVID-19 restrictions pummel small businesses
While thousands of Michigan small businesses and workers were financially devastated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extensive COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, some government-sector employees have avoided economic setbacks and have even thrived during this period.
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Michigan's COVID-19 health orders have had a dramatic effect on unemployment
As the state of Michigan combats the newest surge in COVID-19 cases, the debate is continuing about the effectiveness of the ongoing health mandates and restrictions.
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Some Michiganders say Whitmer is sending mixed signals about the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is sending mixed signals about the COVID-19 pandemic by blaming the public for rising numbers of cases, then claiming credit when numbers fall, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Whitmer claims COVID-19 spike due to Michigan Supreme Court ruling, but numbers don’t back it up
Despite claims laid out by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her allies, there is no connection that can be made between a Michigan Supreme Court ruling and the pattern of rising COVID-19 cases in the state, which follows the same pattern throughout the country.