To no one's surprise, the powers that be have declined to fine the bar where Gov Whitmer was seen violating her own order limiting seating to 6 persons.
The Detroit Free Press: East Lansing bar where Whitmer violated COVID-19 protocols won't be fined or cited
Not unanticipated, that.
Republican members of the legislature then took the opportunity to introduce legislation to refund fines against businesses that were not so lucky as to have a governor be the one violating the governor's rules, including those rules later ruled unconstitutional by our state supreme court.
The Detroit News: House passes bill granting penalty forgiveness to some businesses fined under COVID rules
It's unlikely Gov Half-Whit will sign such relief, after all, it would apply the same standard - a warning for first time offenses rather than a fine - and it means a loss of revenue and gives relief to those other than her supporters.
It will be interesting to see how after her own violaitons she justifies vetoing it, which is likely.
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