The state legislature appealed the Court of Claims' decision that Governor Whitmer had the authority to extend the state-of-emergency order from April 30.
Friday over a judge's recent decision upholding Governor Gretchen Whitmer's state-of-emergency order from April 30. Meanwhile, Whitman extended her stay-at-home order through mid-June.
In comments issued following the Thursday ruling, State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey issued a statement in which he said the Republicans felt"vindicated" in the judge's ruling.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judge dismisses Michigan Legislature's lawsuit over governor's use of emergency powersA Michigan judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Republican leaders of the state's Legislature challenging Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's use of emergency powers to extend Michigan's state of emergency.
Read more »
Whitmer extends Michigan's stay-at-home order until June 12Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended her stay-at-home order Friday to June 12, her fifth extension of a mandate that has put her at odds with Republican lawmakers and has been the subject of mounting criticism and anti-lockdown protests.
Read more »
DOJ files brief in federal court against Illinois governor's stay-at-home orderThe Trump administration's Department of Justice said that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order was 'unsupported by state law' in a legal brief issued Friday.
Read more »
Michigan governor wins legal fight with lawmakers over virusDETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prevailed Thursday in a high-stakes challenge by Republican lawmakers who sued over her authority to declare emergencies and order sweeping...
Read more »
Projecting normalcy, Trump leaves the White House to go golfing in VirginiaGolf courses in Virginia remained open under Governor Ralph Northam&39;s stay-at-home orders.
Read more »
Michigan Democratic state lawmaker tells Trump she's filed lawsuit against Whitmer'I actually filed a lawsuit to the governor today as well,' Representative Karen Whitsett told President Donald Trump on Thursday.
Read more »