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FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer's office took legal action Friday to force the shutdown of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline by revoking the easement that allows an underwater section to run through the Straits of Mackinac. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Michigan governor seeks shutdown of Great Lakes oil pipeline

By JOHN FLESHER - Associated Press

2 more Michigan lawmakers test positive for virus amid surge

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., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Hospital leaders warned Thursday that more than 3,000 people are hospitalized with the coronavirus in Michigan, a rate that is doubling every two weeks and is expected to top the spring peak of about 4,000 by late this month. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Hospital leaders sound alarms; Detroit to keep students home

By DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE - Associated Press

Michigan posts new record of virus cases as deaths climb

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., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. The governor said she sent a letter to Republican lawmakers this week asking them to pass a bill to require residents wear masks in indoor places and crowded outdoor areas. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer: Virus response to be better coordinated under Biden

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Gretchen Whitmer: Joe Biden will be ‘wonderful partner’ in coronavirus fight

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., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. The governor said she sent a letter to Republican lawmakers this week asking them to pass a bill to require residents wear masks in indoor places and crowded outdoor areas. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer asks Michigan Legislature for statewide mask law

By JOHN FLESHER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. A man charged in an alleged conspiracy to kidnap Whitmer also made threatening online comments about President Donald Trump, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and other prominent political figures, an FBI agent said in a federal court filing, of which a copy was obtained by The Associated Press, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Michigan tightens social gathering limits after virus spike

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

Election worker Madison Takala organizes ballots ahead of Tuesday's general election at the city clerk office in Warren, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Whitmer, Benson defend election integrity amid Trump attacks

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

This booking photo provided by the Delaware Department of Justice shows Barry Croft. Croft is one of several people charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch Whitmer from her vacation home. (Delaware Department of Justice via AP)

FBI says extremist threatened Trump, Obama in online posts

By JOHN FLESHER - Associated Press

A confederate flag hangs from a porch on a property in Munith, Mich., Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, where law enforcement officials said suspects accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met to train and make plans. Pete Musico and Joseph Morrison, who officials said lived at the Munith property, have been charged in the plot. A federal judge said Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, prosecutors have enough evidence to move toward trial for five Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)

‘All talk, no action’ defense likely in Michigan kidnap case

By JOHN FLESHER - Associated Press

In a provided campaign handout photo, appeals court Judge Brock Swartzle, is shown. Two seats are up for election on the Michigan Supreme Court. If Elizabeth Welch and Chief Justice Bridget McCormack win, Democratic nominees will be in the court's majority for the first time since 2010. The Republican nominees are Swartzle and Mary Kelly. (Chelsea Whitman via AP)

Decision that ‘undermined’ Gov. Whitmer spices up court race

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

This photo provided by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office shows Pete Musico. Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch her from her vacation home. According to an FBI affidavit, Musico is one of the founding members of the Wolverine Watchmen, which authorities described as “an anti-government, anti-law enforcement militia group.” (Jackson County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Judge slashes bond for man linked to plot to kidnap Whitmer

Associated Press

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during an event with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Facebook ghosts anti-Whitmer pages in Michigan, extends crackdown to state politics

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Whitmer signs bills to extend unemployment to 26 weeks

Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. The governor is warning that Michigan has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus than ever, noting a sharp increase since the state Supreme Court invalidated her sweeping orders earlier this month. Since the court decision on Oct. 2, the seven-day case average is up to 1,818 — nearly double. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Whitmer: Michigan at ‘dangerous moment’ as virus cases spike

By DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE - Associated Press

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden listens during an event at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Gretchen Whitmer rips Trump for inciting ‘domestic terrorism’

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 said Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, that a statewide mask requirement remains in effect despite the Michigan Supreme Court's invalidation of a law that underpins her orders to control the coronavirus pandemic. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Biden blames Trump for ‘dog whistle’ in failed plot to kidnap Michigan governor

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

This booking photo provided by the Delaware Department of Justice shows Barry Croft. Croft is one of several people charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch Whitmer from her vacation home. (Delaware Department of Justice via AP)

Judge finds cases against 5 in Whitmer plot can move forward

By DAVID EGGERT and KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2020, file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wears a mask with the word &quot;vote&quot; displayed on the front in Kalamazoo, Mich. Michigan's Republican-led Legislature on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, voted to keep intact longer-lasting unemployment benefits and other coronavirus-related orders issued by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, while also striking a deal on liability protections for businesses. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Michigan Legislature OKs unemployment, legal liability bills

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press