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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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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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Whitmer creates task force to plan reopening of schools

Andrew Roth May 15, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created a task force Friday to gather input from educators, parents, students and administrators as the state works on a pathway to reopening schools, forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic, in the fall.…

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Whitmer extends stay-at-home order, allows manufacturing to resume

Andrew Roth May 7, 2020 0

Lansing, MI—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday extending Michigan’s stay-at-home order to May 28 but allowing manufacturing workers – including those at Michigan’s auto companies – to resume work on May 11.…

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Whitmer reopens construction and real estate, extends closure of restaurants and theaters

Andrew Roth May 1, 2020 0

Lansing, MI--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Friday allowing the construction and real estate industries to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The industries can reopen May 7 – with new best practices implemented.…

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Candidates file for state House, county prosecutor primaries

Andrew Roth May 1, 2020 1

Flint, MI — Six candidates have filed to run for a seat representing Flint in the Michigan House of Representatives. Rep. Cynthia Neeley, D-Flint, is running for her first full term in the seat. She won a partial term during a special…

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Whitmer proposes tuition-free postsecondary education for essential workers

Andrew Roth Apr 29, 2020 0

Lansing, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a plan Wednesday to provide tuition-free post-secondary education opportunities to workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, named Futures for Frontliners, would include…

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