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Governor Gretchen Whitmer will get a letter this week asking her to disclose more details about a trip to Florida and the privately owned jet she flew on.
The governor says the trip was to take care of her ailing father. The governor’s staff says she paid for her seat herself. But the cost of the entire plane ride appears to have been paid for by a not-for-profit fund she controls. And the private jet belongs to a group of wealthy Detroit business people.
Republican Representative Steve Johnson chairs the House Oversight Committee. He says he’ll send a letter with a detailed list of questions.
This is the first milestone in Gov. Whitmer s Vacc to Normal plan. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 5:09 PM EDT May 10, 2021 Updated: 11:21 PM EDT May 10, 2021
LANSING, Mich Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that 55% of Michigan residents have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the first milestone in Gov. Whitmer s Vacc to Normal plan.
“I am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Everyone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and it s on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves, our families and our communities. On May 24, we anticipate allowing a return to in-person work across all sectors, and as more Michiganders get vaccinated, we will continue lifting restrictions to get Vacc to Normal safely.”
Whitmer honored with COVID Courage Award for service during COVID-19 pandemic
“Today’s honorees put their own lives at risk to keep others safe, said Caroline Kennedy, honorary president of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
Credit: Michigan Executive Office of the Governor Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 11:29 AM EDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 11:29 AM EDT May 4, 2021
MICHIGAN, USA The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is one of seven recipients for the special Profile in Courage Award for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It is my honor to accept this prestigious award on behalf of every Michigander who stepped up to help their family and community through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Whitmer.