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It's been six weeks since Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the stay-at-home executive order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Many businesses remain closed, and schools and universities are empty. After weeks of social distancing, Michigan is still seeing new cases of COVID-19, by the hundreds. If people are staying apart, how are new cases popping up? Patterns are becoming more apparent as time goes on. Statewide, many of the new cases involve essential workers. There are few cases among those without obvious exposure to the virus. MORE
►Michigan AG says Whitmer orders are valid, tells police to enforce them
►Michigan-made coronavirus vaccine in clinical trials

Michigan polls quiet as absentee voting booms to record levels

Every registered voter in Michigan who lives in a community with an election yesterday received an application for an absentee ballot. It looks like the effort to keep voters socially distanced on Election Day led to more residents casting ballots. Here's more on that and some results from elections across the state:
►Record absentee voting increases May election turnout
►Election results for ballot proposals in Genesee County
►West Michigan officials narrowly survive recall election
►Voters approve $80M Byron Center Public Schools bond

An Amash presidential bid and its impact on the race? Experts weigh in

Michigan congressman Justin Amash is seeking the Libertarian Party's nomination for president. If they give him the green light, how will that impact the 2020 race? We asked experts to weigh in on how an Amash candidacy could change support for President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden. Would it change support at all? Does a third-party candidacy make a difference? MORE
►What Justin Amash's presidential bid means to 3rd Congressional District race
►Meet Justin Amash: Michigan congressman exploring presidential bid

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This week's full flower moon is the last supermoon of 2020

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If you want to see a supermoon in 2020, this week is your last chance. You might have even spotted this gorgeous moon last night. But if not, don't fret, it doesn't officially become full until Thursday morning. You can check out the full flower moon through Friday. Curious how this special moon got its name or want more info on supermoons in general? We have you covered. MORE
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Parents, how is remote learning going for your family?

Parents, we want to hear from you. How is schooling from home going for your family? Whether things are running smooth or going haywire, we want to hear about your remote-learning experience now that the school year has gone virtual. Film a short video of yourself expressing your thoughts about this year, as well as your ideas for the next school year. Details on how to send it are right here: MORE
►What should school look like next year? Teachers, we want to hear from you