Michigan Government

Michigan Legislature won’t extend Whitmer’s stay-home order, Shirkey says

by Mike Wilkinson April 18, 2020May 14, 2025

Mike Shirkey — Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey of Clarklake said state health officials have had enough time to give residents adequate notice of impending work rules. He says the rules promote self-sufficiency among Michigan’s poor. (Bridge photo by Dale Young)

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