It’s unfortunate that Gov. Whitmer didn’t know that going on cable news to blast the President won’t get the state any federal disaster resources if the governor doesn’t submit a request for the funds.
March 25, 2020
After Blasting the President on TV, Gretchen Whitmer Still Hasn’t Requested Federal Emergency Funds
Four weeks after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Sen. Gary Peters sent a press release welcoming federal funds for the state’s coronavirus response and eight days since Whitmer blasted the President for not providing funds, it’s been reported that Whitmer has not requested the funds she wants for the state from FEMA through the standard process.
It’s unfortunate that Gov. Whitmer didn’t know that going on cable news to blast the President won’t get the state any federal disaster resources if the governor doesn’t submit a request for the funds. This is state emergency management 101. It’s time for Gov. Whitmer to stop her partisan television appearances and start managing the coronavirus crisis response for the state to ensure all available resources are reaching the Michiganders who need them. – Tori Sachs, executive director of Michigan Rising Action