Posted on 05/01/2020 8:30:12 AM PDT by Kaslin
Republican lawmakers in Michigan rejected an extension of the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration, instead voting to authorize a lawsuit challenging Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s authority.
Whitmer had asked state lawmakers to extend the declaration, which expired Thursday, by 28 days.
The House instead opted to approve a lawsuit against Whitmer and a package of bills that would replace the governor's orders with laws passed through the normal legislative process.
According to House Speaker Lee Chatfield, Republicans support measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak in the state, just not the governor’s “unchecked and undemocratic approach.”
“The current status quo relies on one-size-fits-all edicts that unfairly punish millions of people across the state without giving them any recourse or voice in the process," Chatfield said. "The people deserve a better solution, and we can provide it.”
Chatfield said one bill replaces nearly all of Whitmer's orders currently in effect without any loss of critical protections, including protections against price gouging and extensions of tax deadlines.
The bills include provisions for distance learning while schools are closed and a continued ban on large gatherings.
“The idea we want to put an abrupt end to the state of emergency and go back to normal immediately is a lazy political talking point,” said Chatfield. “We all agree Michigan must continue taking strong steps to fight the spread of this disease. But we can both protect the public health and protect the individual people who make up our great state."
The legislation already passed the Michigan Senate, so the bills will be forwarded to Whitmer. She has promised to veto any legislation that curtails emergency authority for herself or any future governor.
Whitmer has said that her emergency authority is not tied to State of Emergency extension, so her orders will continue based on other state laws. (ABC 12)
“By refusing to extend the emergency and disaster declaration, Republican lawmakers are putting their heads in the sand and putting more lives and livelihoods at risk,” Whitmer said in a statement. “I’m not going to let that happen.”
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday to protest, seeking a re-opening of the state.
Protesters, many of them armed, storm the Michigan State House in Lansing in protest of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s lockdown orders
pic.twitter.com/g8xShTe516— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) April 30, 2020
I'm not a fan of whataboutism, but the #MichiganProtest was lawful.
Open carry laws were adhered to.
Right to peaceably assemble upheld.
Their lockdown grievance is righteous.
Compare this to the property damage and violence committed when @benshapiro speaks at a college.— JD Rucker (@JDRucker) April 30, 2020
Chatfield said it was "very disappointing" that the governor didn't want to work with them.
Today, we offered our hand of partnership to the governor. No politics. We’re all in this together and we should all work together. We believe upholding the democratic process is best for MI people. She just said no. Very disappointing. #InThisTogether https://t.co/thExZnZSsg— Lee Chatfield (@LeeChatfield) May 1, 2020
One of her arguments is that she wants to protect all lives, while insisting that abortions are essential services....
Governorette Gestapo Gretchen has been all over the lefty MSM doing interviews since she became a Covidictator. Over 40 interviews now.
She wants to be the first female VPOTUS, then POTUS.
“Covidictator”...just made that up. Watcha think?
Meanwhile, over here in Pennsylvania, THIS little nugget is starting to circulate on the rumor wires.
Dr. Rachel Levine, our obnoxious tranny of a state health secretary, used to be a he. At that time he was married and fathered children. Got a divorce after discovering this burning desire to be a woman.
Scuttlebutt is that he/she/it is deep, deep in arrears on child support payments arising from that divorce.
Don’t know if it’s true or not but it’s curious that Dr. Levine appears to NOT have a Wikipedia profile. Probably the highest profile public figure I’ve seen where this is true. Profiles of past PA health secretaries are easily found on Wiki.
That always raises a red flag when they tout “preventing gun violence” and “do it for the children” yet support unrestricted abortion...
“... used to be a he...”
Ain’t no “used to be” about it. Still is.
Nature is nature.
Chromosomes don’t lie.
I guess eunuch is the correct term?
Along with “deadbeat dad”?
One state has a GOP party at least. Can't do this in NY, Cuomo is a monarch, a king - funny after he said Trump is not a King.
“...Chromosomes don’t lie....”
True that. The brain may do so, but biology doesn’t....
Great... Now I believe you’ll see a new senator in November, John James..
OMG I pray John James wins !!!!
She obviously thinks her Constituents are stupid.
““Covidictator”...just made that up. Watcha think?”
I like it. I might begin using it in normal conversations, since it also fits Gov. Nuisance.
Perfect. It will be stolen, er used
It sure does: Covidictator Nazi Newscum!
Today is May 1 when the proverbial Shiite starts to really hit the fan
The federal or expired yesterday April 30 - all the other orders expired April 30 , and so now these individual governors are going to try to extend it and they’re going to run into a buzz saw
Sue the bitch and her supporters in every court they can sue her.
Yep, and closed the schools saying unless they issue him a long book report, they cannot even open in the Fall.
Just heard that Cuomo’s contact tracing goon squad will last through the next flu season...
Meaning through election season...?
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