On Thursday, the Michigan House and Senate, controlled by Republicans, voted on a resolution authorizing leaders to do the same to Whitmer, challenging her executive actions during the pandemic. Protest moves inside Michigan Capitol. Whitmer pulled from different statutory authority to extend the emergency declaration herself. ADWhitmer’s previous emergency declaration had been issued under Michigan’s Emergency Management Act, requiring legislative approval for extension beyond 28 days. Whitmer’s new order is pursuant to the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945, declaring that the emergency is continuing.

Source: Washington Post May 01, 2020 11:25 UTC