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Barber Karl Manke clips people's hair at the top of the Michigan state capitol steps in Lansing last month. Mr. Manke is taking his lawsuit to continue to cut hair during the pandemic to the state Supreme Court. (Associated Press)

Karl Manke, Michigan barber, takes pandemic haircut lawsuit to state Supreme Court

By James Varney - The Washington Times

A sign along the bluff in downtown St. Joseph, Mich., encourages social distancing Tuesday, June 2, 2020, as the state slowly continues to open after being shut down for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP)

Panel OKs $1.2B coronavirus bill; visitation rules relaxed

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

A sign along the bluff in downtown St. Joseph, Mich., encourages social distancing Tuesday, June 2, 2020, as the state slowly continues to open after being shut down for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP)

Whitmer to Congress: Supply issues undermine testing

By DAVID EGGERT and ANNA LIZ NICHOLS - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference Friday, May 29, 2020, in Lansing, Mich. (Michigan Executive Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer hints at more reopening of Michigan in ‘coming days’

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer urged the federal government to give the state more flexibility to spend coronavirus rescue aid to fill budget shortfalls and to pass another round of relief funding. (Michigan Executive Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer: Congress can prevent deep cuts; K-12 is priority

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, May 18, 2020 file photo, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake, holds a copy of the Constitution while speaking during the &quot;American Patriot Rally-Sheriffs speak out&quot; event at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids, Mich. Shirkey said Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lied and engaged in a cover-up by asking for the removal of a social media post about her husband's attempt to get his boat in the water during the coronavirus pandemic, only to later acknowledge he did drop her name as a joke. (Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, File)

Republican senators: Governor lied about husband’s boat call

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

Sanford, Mich., residents survey the destruction in downtown Sanford, Thursday, May 21, 2020. The downtown area was decimated by severe flooding caused by dam failures upstream. (Katy Kildee/Midland Daily News via AP)

Governor orders probe of failed dams that caused flooding

By COREY WILLIAMS - Associated Press

In this Thursday, May 21, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan gov., not apologizing for strict coronavirus stay-at-home orders

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. The owner of a boat service company said the husband of Michigan's governor dropped her name while pleading to get his boat in the water for Memorial Day weekend. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool, File)

Gretchen Whitmer responds to elitism claims after husband sparks controversy

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

In this photo provided by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer announced that people who leave their home for work or those who have coronavirus symptoms can be tested without needing a doctor's note. It was the state's latest move to expand COVID-19 testing, which is seen as a critical to slowing the virus particularly as the governor loosens stay-at-home restrictions. (Michigan Executive Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer: People can get virus test without doctor’s note

By DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. The owner of a boat service company said the husband of Michigan's governor dropped her name while pleading to get his boat in the water for Memorial Day weekend. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool, File)

Michigan governor: Husband’s call about boat was just humor

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speeks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer is relaxing coronavirus restrictions to lift a ban on nonessential medical and dental procedures, reopen retail shops and let residents gather in groups of 10 or less. The small social gatherings can start immediately. Retails stores and auto dealerships can reopen by appointment only starting Tuesday. Medical, dental and veterinary offices can resume nonessential procedures beginning May 29. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)

Michigan governor extends stay-at-home order through June 12

By David Eggert - Associated Press

In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speeks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer is relaxing coronavirus restrictions to lift a ban on nonessential medical and dental procedures, reopen retail shops and let residents gather in groups of 10 or less. The small social gatherings can start immediately. Retails stores and auto dealerships can reopen by appointment only starting Tuesday. Medical, dental and veterinary offices can resume nonessential procedures beginning May 29. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)

Whitmer OKs nonessential health procedures, small gatherings

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this Thursday, May 21, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor, prevails in GOP coronavirus orders lawsuit

Associated Press

In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speeks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer is relaxing coronavirus restrictions to lift a ban on nonessential medical and dental procedures, reopen retail shops and let residents gather in groups of 10 or less. The small social gatherings can start immediately. Retails stores and auto dealerships can reopen by appointment only starting Tuesday. Medical, dental and veterinary offices can resume nonessential procedures beginning May 29. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)

Michigan governor wins legal fight with lawmakers over virus

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

Karl Manke, 77, waves to people gathered just before a press conference on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Karl Manke's Beauty &amp; Barber Shop in Owosso, Mich. Manke has defied the governor's order not to conduct business. (Sarahbeth Maney/The Flint Journal via AP)

Karl Manke, Owosso, Michigan, barber, backed by judge in Gretchen Whitmer standoff

By Ed White - Associated Press

Barber Karl Manke, of Owosso, gives a free haircut on the steps of the State Capitol during a rally in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Barbers and hair stylists are protesting the state's stay-at-home orders, a defiant demonstration that reflects how salons have become a symbol for small businesses that are eager to reopen two months after the COVID-19 pandemic began. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Defiant barber wins court round in state’s bid to close shop

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

In this Monday, May 18, 2020 photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. Restaurants, bars and other retail businesses can reopen in much of northern Michigan starting Friday, May 22, Gov. Whitmer announced Monday — a key step for the tourism-dependent region before the Memorial Day weekend and summer season. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)

Gretchen Whitmer: ‘Disheartening’ to see Trump’s threat to withhold funding from Michigan

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times