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Andrew Roth is a freelance reporter covering politics and policy in Michigan. Andrew is a journalism student at Michigan State University and first started covering politics during the 2016 presidential election for his high school newspaper. He has since become known by the governor and attorney general of Michigan, several members of Congress and other elected officials while writing for Flint Beat. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @RothTheReporter and can send any tips or comments to rothreporter@gmail.com.

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Implicit bias training to be required for health professionals in Michigan

Andrew Roth Jul 9, 2020 0

LANSING, MICH. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday to require all health professionals in Michigan to receive implicit bias training as part of their licensing. The training was one of the recommendations made…

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Whitmer orders bars to close indoor service in most of lower Michigan

Andrew Roth Jul 1, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Wednesday closing indoor bar service throughout most of lower Michigan as cases of COVID-19 in the state continue to rise. Bars are allowed to remain open for outdoor service…

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Whitmer releases guidelines for schools returning to in-person instruction in the fall

Andrew Roth Jun 30, 2020 0

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a set of guidelines Tuesday for schools reopening for in-person instruction in the fall to keep staff and students safe from the spread of COVID-19. "These requirements and recommendations will not always…

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Whitmer “optimistic” schools will be able to return to in-person instruction for fall

Andrew Roth Jun 17, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that she is “optimistic” schools will be able to resume in-person instruction beginning in the fall. “Our intent is to resume in-person instruction, to do so in a way that is safe, but also…

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Hair salons to reopen statewide June 15

Andrew Roth Jun 5, 2020 0

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that personal care services like hair and nail salons and massages can reopen statewide June 15. Personal care businesses that reopen will be required to keep workstations at least six feet apart…

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Michigan stay-at-home order lifted, restaurants and bars to reopen June 8

Andrew Roth Jun 1, 2020 0

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that she is lifting Michigan’s stay-at-home order and will allow the dining rooms of restaurants and bars to reopen next week. Outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed beginning today…

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Online dashboard launched to visualize data informing reopening of economy

Andrew Roth May 26, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--The state of Michigan launched a new online dashboard to help people better visualize COVID-19 data trends in the state. Publicly available case, death, and test data is analyzed and represented on the dashboard by level of…

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Michigan stay-at-home order extended to June 12

Andrew Roth May 22, 2020 0

Lansing, MI—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order to June 12 on Friday evening. The order also extends the statewide closure of theaters, gyms and casinos to June 12. Whitmer also extended her state of emergency…

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Small gatherings with social distancing allowed to resume

Andrew Roth May 21, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday allowing small gatherings of 10 people or fewer as long as social distancing is practiced, including staying six feet apart and wearing a face mask, to prevent the spread…

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Northern Michigan bars, restaurants to begin reopening Friday

Andrew Roth May 18, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Monday allowing bars, restaurants and retail stores in Northern Michigan to resume some in person operations beginning Friday. The relaxed restrictions apply to regions six and…

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