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So MI Gov Bruce Jenner EXTENDS the order until 5/28 despite the protests | |
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It's the wood that makes it good  User ID: 75276837  United States05/01/2020 02:08 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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(OP) It's the wood that makes it good User ID: 75276837 United States05/01/2020 02:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.washingtonpost.com (secure)] Confronted with armed protesters at the state capitol and a lawsuit threat from GOP lawmakers over her executive orders, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) was unmoved, deciding to extend Michigan’s state-of-emergency declaration against the legislature’s wishes and without its approval. Whitmer’s executive actions on Thursday, which extend various business closures and the emergency declaration to May 28, capped a remarkable day at the Michigan State Capitol, complete with gun-toting protesters and impassioned speeches on the House floor by Republican lawmakers trying to curtail Whitmer’s power. Outside the House chamber, the protesters crammed into the hallway and stairwell, periodically chanting, “Lock her up!” and “Let us in!” Their chanting could be heard faintly from the House floor — and ultimately, the Republicans gave the protesters what they wanted: a refusal to extend Whitmer’s emergency declaration. In Michigan, legislative approval is required to extend emergency declarations beyond 28 days; Whitmer’s expired Thursday night, with no such approval to renew. Everything has got to be a THING today |
