MIRS Monday, April 27, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is prepared to issue a new emergency executive order this week to extend her abilities to suspend state law during the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains why. The Governor also is asked what is behind all of these national TV appearances and why she brought Pete Buttigieg's former press secretary on board if it's not to raise her national profile (5:10)

Also, Rep. Matt Hall talks about the new COVID-19 oversight committee he will be chairing for the Legislature (13:22) also Republican political consultant Scott Hagerstrom (23:28).