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In May 2020, Gov. Whitmer directed a dangerous policy in ordering seniors who test positive for [[COVID-19]] to be transported to nursing homes that house healthy seniors,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/05/12/michigan-dem-lawmaker-sounds-off-on-whitmers-nursing-home-order-n2568678 Michigan Dem Lawmaker Sounds Off on Whitmer's Nursing Home Order]</ref> a measure criticized by even a [[Democrat]] state representative. A few days later, [[Republican]] state senator Peter J. Lucido sought an investigation into the matter.<ref>[https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/05/18/michigan-sen-peter-j-lucido-seeks-investigation-into-placing-covid-19-patients-at-nursing-homes/ Michigan Sen. Peter Lucido seeks investigation into placing COVID-19 patients at nursing homes]</ref>
In May 2020, Gov. Whitmer directed a dangerous policy in ordering seniors who test positive for [[COVID-19]] to be transported to nursing homes that house healthy seniors,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/05/12/michigan-dem-lawmaker-sounds-off-on-whitmers-nursing-home-order-n2568678 Michigan Dem Lawmaker Sounds Off on Whitmer's Nursing Home Order]</ref> a measure criticized by even a [[Democrat]] state representative. A few days later, [[Republican]] state senator Peter J. Lucido sought an investigation into the matter.<ref>[https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/05/18/michigan-sen-peter-j-lucido-seeks-investigation-into-placing-covid-19-patients-at-nursing-homes/ Michigan Sen. Peter Lucido seeks investigation into placing COVID-19 patients at nursing homes]</ref>
On May 22, 2020, Whitmer extended the statewide stay-at-home order from May 28 to June 12.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/05/22/stay-at-home-order-extended-gretchen-whitmer/5245517002/ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends Michigan stay home order to June 12]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/we-must-continue-democratic-gov-gretchen-whitmer-extends-michigan-quarantine-through-june-12 'We must continue': Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends Michigan quarantine through June 12]</ref>
====Cronyism at the expense of public health====
====Cronyism at the expense of public health====