Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed an executive order to extend the state’s stay-at-home order through the end of May for nonessential workers while allowing for manufacturing workers to resume work next week.
Whitmer’s executive order comes a day after state lawmakers filed a lawsuit to compel her to reopen the economy following her extension of the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration. The lawsuit capped off weeks of protests that featured armed demonstrators at the state Capitol.
JUST IN: Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order until May 28, but allows certain outdoor activities. https://t.co/NXmwU4fnt9 pic.twitter.com/CpcVC9YvEA
— ABC News (@ABC) May 7, 2020
BREAKING: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order an additional two weeks. It is now in effect until May 28 — in line with her current state of emergency. https://t.co/J8UFcSGKyg
— Local 4 WDIV Detroit (@Local4News) May 7, 2020