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Michiganโs top court wants more briefs on governorโs powers
Read full article: Michiganโs top court wants more briefs on governorโs powersLANSING, Mich. โ The Michigan Supreme Court wants more information after listening to hours of arguments over Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs sweeping use of authority during the coronavirus pandemic. The Supreme Court ordered lawyers to address by Sept. 16 whether โpublic safetyโ in the law โencompasses โpublic healthโ events such as epidemics.โ The court also wants input about how the law fits in the context of public health. The law doesn't include the word โhealth.โThe order came after the court listened to arguments Wednesday. Republicans who control the Legislature argue that Whitmer, a Democrat, should consult with them when considering whether to extend emergencies, under a 1976 law.