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Whitmer moves UP reopening back after surge of virus cases

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, a lead pipe is shown after being replaced by a copper water supply line to a home in Flint, Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a $500 million plan Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, to upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Michigan with actions such as replacing lead service lines and removing chemical pollutants. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Whitmer releases $500 million water infrastructure plan

By JOHN FLESHER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Michigan lawmakers moved Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to pass a $62.7 billion budget that would keep spending flat thanks to a federal rescue and avoid major cuts that had been feared due to the coronavirus pandemic. The plan was unveiled in the morning and was expected to win final approval by day's end before going to Gov. Whitmer for her signature. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Whitmer signs $62.7B budget that funds tuition assistance

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

FILE - In this photo Sept. 16, 2020 file photo, provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Gov. Whitmer says movie theaters and other entertainment venues can reopen after nearly seven months of closure during the coronavirus pandemic. She also has lifted a cap so more people in Michigan can attend funerals and other indoor events. The governor also issued an order Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, requiring all preK-12 students to wear masks in classrooms, beginning Oct. 5. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP File)

Whitmer OKs theaters, bigger crowds; requires masks in K-5

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer opposes a ballot drive that would rescind a 75-year-old law that has enabled her to issue and lift COVID-19 restrictions unilaterally. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Whitmer: Loss of powers may put state back in ‘danger zone’

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

Official defends handling of virus in Michigan nursing homes

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Whitmer on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump following revelations that he had purposely downpla yed the deadly coronavirus, calling it &quot;devastating&quot; news and Trump the &quot;biggest threat&quot; to Americans.(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces loss of power

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer opposes a ballot drive that would rescind a 75-year-old law that has enabled her to issue and lift COVID-19 restrictions unilaterally. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Group tops 400K signatures to repeal Whitmer’s virus powers

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Whitmer on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump following revelations that he had purposely downpla yed the deadly coronavirus, calling it "devastating" news and Trump the "biggest threat" to Americans.(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor: Donald Trump is ‘the biggest threat to the American people’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump tours an area damaged during demonstrations after a police officer shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Wisconsin Democrats, stung by President Trump's narrow win four years ago, are confident the lessons they learned will ensure he doesn't do it again. But Republicans say civil unrest that followed a police shooting in Kenosha, and Trump's &quot;law and order&quot; message, will help him win over the crucial white suburban voters he needs to capture a second term. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci File)

Trump revels in packed Michigan crowd amid book fallout

By JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer listens as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event on manufacturing and buying American-made products at UAW Region 1 headquarters in Warren, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Trump calls on Michigan governor to reopen state, schools

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Michigan’s top court wants more briefs on governor’s powers

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2020, file photo, guests at the Disneyland Resort visit the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has relaxed coronavirus restrictions in five more counties. The announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, means the state has now eased restrictions for more than 8 million people living in three of the state's most populous counties — San Diego, Orange, and Santa Clara. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP, File)

The Latest: S Korea’s coronavirus resurgence seems to slow

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., heir status amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer says gyms can reopen after 5 1/2 months of closure and organized sports can resume if masks are worn. She lifted some coronavirus restrictions Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, that lasted longer in Michigan than in many other states. The order, effective next Wednesday, allows for reopening fitness centers and indoor pools in remaining regions that hold 93% of Michigan's population.(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Gov. Whitmer’s virus-related powers reach top Michigan court

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., heir status amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer says gyms can reopen after 5 1/2 months of closure and organized sports can resume if masks are worn. She lifted some coronavirus restrictions Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, that lasted longer in Michigan than in many other states. The order, effective next Wednesday, allows for reopening fitness centers and indoor pools in remaining regions that hold 93% of Michigan's population.(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer clarifies order: Masks not required for all sports

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In a June 17, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. On Friday, July 17, 2020, Gov. Whitmer tweaked Michigan's tougher order to wear masks in public, clarifying that is not required while voting, and telling businesses that cannot assume people who enter without a face covering are covered by exceptions. The changes came a week after the Democratic governor updated the mask rule to add a maximum $500 fine and require businesses to refuse entry to those without a face covering. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File) **FILE**

Gretchen Whitmer finds Trump event ‘very distressing’; fine with Biden rally

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., heir status amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer says gyms can reopen after 5 1/2 months of closure and organized sports can resume if masks are worn. She lifted some coronavirus restrictions Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, that lasted longer in Michigan than in many other states. The order, effective next Wednesday, allows for reopening fitness centers and indoor pools in remaining regions that hold 93% of Michigan's population.(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer: Gyms can open; contact sports resume, but unadvised

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. The governor said she will make an announcement on reopening gyms and clarifying the standing of high school and other youth sports &quot;very soon,&quot; saying she knows many are anxious about their status amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer: Announcement on gyms and sports coming ‘very soon’

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2020, file photo, provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, the Justice Department sent letters to the governors of Michigan and three other Democratic-led states, seeking data on whether they violated federal law by ordering public nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals, actions that have been criticized for potentially fueling the spread of the virus (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Task force makes 28 nursing home recommendations to Whitmer

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press