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Rick Pluta

Elections Bureau Says Anti-Lockdown Campaign Has Enough Valid Signatures

By • Apr 19, 2021
Andy Robins / WMUK

(MPRN) The Michigan Bureau of Elections says a petition campaign to initiate a law to curtail the governor’s use of emergency powers has gathered the signatures it needs.

Whitmer Defends COVID Response, Says GOP Limited Options

By • Apr 19, 2021
In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Lansing, Mich. Michigan Office of the Governor via AP
Michigan Office of the Governor / Associated Press

(MPRN) Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued to push back Sunday morning against calls for her to re-impose more COVID-19 restrictions in the face of a third surge. That’s as Michigan has led the nation in new cases per population for two weeks.

GOP Leaders: Whitmer Needs Input On COVID Plans

By • Jan 28, 2021
State Capitol - file photo. Photo by Cheyna Roth, Michigan Public Radio Network
Cheyna Roth / Michigan Public Radio Network

(MPRN) The Legislature’s Republican leaders said Thursday they appreciate Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s calls for unity and bipartisanship in her State of the State address, but they’re not seeing much evidence she means it.

Whitmer Asks GOP To Find "Common Ground" In 3rd State Of The State Speech

By • Jan 28, 2021
In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her virtual State of the State address the state, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 in Lansing, Mich. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Michigan Governors Office / Associated Press

(MPRN) Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a peace offering to Republicans in her 3rd State of the State address Wednesday night. That’s as Republicans have ramped up their resistance to her COVID-19 restrictions.

Whitmer, Health Executive: COVID Variant Could Affect Re-Open Plans

By • Jan 26, 2021
State Capitol - file photo
Kevin Lavery, WKAR

(MPRN) Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials say they are very concerned about a new variant of COVID-19 that’s been found in Michigan. And that could affect the course of the state’s response and the pace of re-opening schools, sports, and businesses.

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