Michigan governor extends state of emergency amid protests
Republicans have pushed back against some aspects of the Democratic governor's stay-at-home order and urged Gretchen Whitmer to restart parts of the state's economy soon.
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Republicans have pushed back against some aspects of the Democratic governor's stay-at-home order and urged Gretchen Whitmer to restart parts of the state's economy soon.
This week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans for a data-driven phased reopening of her state's economy. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers also said some businesses could get back to work as soon as Wednesday. It comes after both governors faced push-back from Republican state legislators. CBS News campaign reporters Adam Brewster and Jack Turman joined CBSN with the details.
At the same time, Whitmer is lifting restrictions so that some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities.
A spokesperson for the Trump campaign called the move "common sense" amid recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday he would be speaking to all 50 governors on Monday to discuss testing and reopening the states.
Protesters blocked traffic in Lansing on Thursday and descended on Michigan's Capitol.
Protesters in cars honked their horns and decorated their vehicles with flags in support of President Trump, and signs reading "let us work."
Michigan holds its primary on Tuesday along with five other states, and is considered a critical contest for Biden
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