Michigan State Executive - Governor
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Study shows that public health measures during the holiday season saved lives in Michigan
In a study that was conducted by the University of Michigan, it's been found that public health measures, such as limiting gathering sizes and encouraging social distancing during the holidays, likely helped to save lives in the state.
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Whitmer’s COVID-19 school funding proposal exacerbates already-existing economic gaps
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy recently questioned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approach for distributing COVID-19 relief funding to Michigan schools and criticized her proposed policies for favoring school districts that are already heavily benefiting from federal relief funding.
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Whitmer approving more corporate subsidies within the COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a $5.6 billion COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan for Michigan, signaling her desire for more corporate handouts, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Michigan's three-week shutdown has disappointed GOP lawmakers and business owners
Last week, Michigan entered a three-week shutdown period for indoor bars, pubs and restaurant dining rooms, as well as in-person high school and college classes, following a new order that also targeted movie theaters, casinos and other public places.