Sturgis-Coldwater News

Sen. Shirkey uncomfortable with 70-day emergency declaration extension

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 23, 2020

In response to the ever-growing emergency posed by COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested a 70-day extension of the state's current emergency declaration, which orders Michiganders to "Stay Home, Stay Safe."

Rep. Leutheuser: 'We must be ready to restart our economy and reclaim our way of life as quickly as possible when that time comes'

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 23, 2020

As the coronavirus impact leads to more than half a million unemployment claims in the state, Rep. Eric Leutheuser (R-District 58) asks for caution regarding the state of emergency.