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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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Whitmer reopens movie theaters, raises gathering limit, strengthens school mask requirements

Andrew Roth Sep 25, 2020 0

Lansing, MI—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of executive orders Friday to allow movie theaters, bowling alleys and event venues to reopen, to increase the size of gatherings of allowed and to require the use of face masks in schools…

Education

Whitmer details plan to give tuition-free college to essential workers

Andrew Roth Sep 10, 2020 0

Lansing, MI—About 625,000 essential workers in Michigan who worked outside their home during the state’s stay-at-home order will be eligible for tuition-free college, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday. Futures for Frontliners, the…

Health

Whitmer allows gyms to reopen, high school sports to resume

Andrew Roth Sep 3, 2020 0

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed executive orders Thursday allowing gyms to reopen Sept. 9 and organized sports to resume. Gyms that reopen will be required to implement a set of restrictions intended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,…

Education

Whitmer announces $65 million in federal funds for low-income school districts

Andrew Roth Aug 19, 2020 0

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that she is allocating $65 million in federal funds to Michigan school districts in economically disadvantaged areas. The funds, which come from the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security…

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Whitmer announces 4 million free face masks to be provided to vulnerable communities

Andrew Roth Aug 14, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that 4 million free face masks will be provided to Michigan residents in communities vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. The masks are being provided through a partnership between…

Health

Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis in Michigan

Andrew Roth Aug 5, 2020 0

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Wednesday declaring racism a public health crisis in Michigan. To address the health crisis, Whitmer also signed an executive order creating the Black Leadership Advisory Council to…

Education

Hundreds call for Carman-Ainsworth to implement anti-racist policies

Andrew Roth Jul 15, 2020 1

Flint Twp.--Hundreds of staff members and students at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools called on the district to adopt a series of anti-racist policies in a letter presented during a Board of Education meeting on July 14. The letter,…

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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…

Education

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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