Michigan Republicans move to restrain governor's emergency powers

The Republican-controlled legislature in Michigan will hold a session on Friday to reconsider the powers granted to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Whitmer, who is said to be under consideration to be a vice presidential running mate to Joe Biden, implemented some of the most aggressive stay-at-home policies in the nation in response to the coronavirus pandemic, prompting protests throughout the state. In response to Whitmer’s executive orders, the legislature is looking to limit the governor’s executive authority and to create an oversight committee to analyze Whitmer’s handling of the pandemic.