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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! If Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer thought she was done answering questions about that shady no-bid contract, she can think again. In South Dakota, GOP Gov. Kristi Noem has unveiled "back to normal" plans. And Democrat Stacey Abrams is telling anyone who will listen that she should be Joe Biden’s running mate. Even those of us trying not to listen can’t escape the shameless self-hype. Read below for more!
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| RGA Submits FOIAs on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Partisan Contract Scandal |
| What Happened: |
| The Republican Governors Association submitted public records requests this week to get the truth about Gov. Whitmer’s decision to award a no-bid contract for critical public health services to a Democratic political operative and consulting firm. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Last month, it was reported that the Whitmer Administration awarded a contract to the Democratic firm for a COVID-19 tracing project. Almost immediately, critics started questioning whether a partisan firm should be allowed to gather data on Michigan citizens during a health crisis - and rightfully so. Would the data eventually be used for political purposes? And if so, should it be paid for with taxpayer dollars? |
| What Happens Next: |
| Though the contract was ultimately cancelled, the FOIA request seeks to determine how the deal was made in the first place, and whether any data has been collected. |
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| South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Unveils "Back To Normal" Plan, Says It Places Power in "Hands of the People" |
| What Happened: |
| Gov. Kristi Noem is working on getting her state "back to normal" with a plan that she says emphasizes personal responsibility over government orders. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, governors have taken steps that are appropriate for their state and their constituents. It certainly seems like the people of South Dakota appreciate her approach. Earlier this week, residents threw her a parade to thank her for her leadership. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Gov. Noem said it best: "The plan I’m unveiling today puts the power into the hands of the people where it belongs." |
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| Stacey Abrams Is Practically Begging To Be Joe Biden’s Running Mate |
| What Happened: |
| Failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been all over the news publicly campaigning to be Joe Biden’s running mate. According to recent reports, she’s not only being public about her VP ambitions - she’s waging an aggressive behind-the-scenes campaign as well. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Abrams rose to fame after refusing to concede the Georgia governor’s race in 2018. That may make her a darling on the left, but does that qualify her to be vice president? |
| What Happens Next: |
| Abrams, undoubtedly, continues her many, many shameless self-plugs. |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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