In 2020, mandates and restrictions from state government become a part of life in Michigan. The state saw business shut down, schools closed and leaving the state with 839,000 Michigan residents relying on unemployment benefits to survive.
Restaurants were forced to offer take out only, stores were shut down and the entertainment industry was crippled. For over 873,700 small business owners in Michigan, the odds of staying in business were becoming increasingly bleak.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s strict mandates became controversial across party sides. With each passing day, Michiganders began to realize something must be done in order to get back to normal. So began Stand Up Michigan – a grassroots effort to protect and preserve the rights of Michiganders.
The largest accomplishment of the group to date has been the grassroots effort to repeal the controversial 1945 law in Michigan’s legislature. The 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act gave Governor Whitmer unchecked powers to mandate Michigander’s behavior during the pandemic. While the law has since been revoked, Governor Whitmer has continued control through the Public Health Code.
June, July and August of 2021 have seemed like a normal tourist summer in Michigan. As the fall quickly approaches, the Delta variant may bring new restrictions to Michigan counties. This story will continue to develop as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to mutate.
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