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Whitmer Says She’s Not Sure How Long COVID Emergency Will Last

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer told a business group Wednesday that she can’t predict exactly how long her emergency measures will be required to address the COVID-19 crisis.  That was at roughly the same time those powers were being challenged in court.  We have more from Rick Pluta.

The governor has issued more than 170 COVID-19-related executive orders.  The governor agrees she’s been prolific in her use of executive orders during what she says is an unprecedented crisis.

“These are authorities that we have conferred upon our chief executive in extraordinary circumstances to keep people safe."

That was from an online question-and-answer session with the Detroit Regional Chamber, where the governor also said Michigan needs to be ready for a “second wave” of COVID-19.  Simultaneously, the state Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue.  Republicans in theLegislature and some businesses want courts to determine that Whitmer acted beyond her authority.

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— Rick Pluta is the Managing Editor and Reporter for the Michigan Public Radio network.  Contact WEMU News at734.487.3363 or email us at studio@wemu.org

Rick Pluta is the managing editor for the Michigan Public Radio Network.
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