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Rep. Gary Howell supports executive order concerning Michigan education

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 23, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer worked closely with Republicans and Democrats to produce legislation that would create a clear path to continue education in the state of Michigan after schools were forced to shut down indefinitely for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19.

Sen. Daley supports emergency declaration extension through April 30, opposes long-term extension suggested by Whitmer

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 23, 2020

State Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) voted April 7 to extend Michigan's state of emergency but stopped short of allowing the 70-day extension request made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to pass, saying it is too long.