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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! Two Democrat governors were caught red-handed this week for failing to abide by their own COVID-19 lockdown rules, joining their colleagues in Virginia and Illinois. While elected officials have spent months asking their constituents to make sacrifices to "slow the spread," apparently these two governors couldn’t handle the pressure themselves. Now, for some positive news: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has taken yet another big step for teachers in his state. Read below for more!
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| Lockdown Rules Don’t Apply to Liberal Governor Gretchen Whitmer |
| What Happened: |
| Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s husband got caught trying to skirt his wife’s lockdown orders - and get special treatment in the process. It didn’t work. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| It’s not ok when elected officials - people in power - think the rules shouldn’t apply to them. To make matters worse, when the governor was confronted with the incident, she tried to pass it off as an online "rumor". Did she really think Michiganders were going to fall for that? |
| What Happens Next: |
| It’s clear the governor doesn’t think the rules she forces on her constituents should apply to her. The people of Michigan deserve better. |
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| For Liberal Lujan Grisham, Diamonds Are A Governor’s Best Friend |
| What Happened: |
| Apparently, New Mexico Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham violated her own stay-at-home order to stock up on high-end jewelry. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Just days after the governor ordered the shutdown of non-essential business, she had a jewelry store employee open up shop so she could make a purchase. Apparently, she’s fine asking the people of New Mexico to sacrifice during the COVID-19 crisis, but she can’t wait a few weeks to buy some new jewelry. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Hopefully, the people of New Mexico get the answers they deserve. |
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| Governor Kevin Stitt’s Licensing Reforms Make Oklahoma A Top Destination For America’s Teachers |
| What Happened: |
| Fulfilling an earlier promise, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed legislation requiring the state Board of Education to recognize out-of-state certificates for teachers. The move will allow teachers with valid licenses from other states to find work in the Sooner State. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Attracting the country’s top teaching talent has been a major priority for Governor Stitt during his tenure so far, which will undoubtedly yield enormous benefits for Oklahoma families. |
| What Happens Next: |
| This is just the latest in a series of steps Gov. Stitt has taken to improve the lives of teachers in Oklahoma. Expect more good things to come! |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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