Michigan Senate Republicans have voted to limit the length of coronavirus restrictions issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, unless they are extended by the GOP-controlled Legislature. The bill would be vetoed if it reached the Democratic governor’s desk. Senators did find common ground, though, on other pandemic-related measures late Thursday. They voted unanimously to keep intact unemployment changes for an additional three months and to provide $250 million in funding. Water shutoffs would be prohibited statewide under a separate bill. The voting set the stage for final House action next week before lawmakers adjourn for the year.
