Battle Creek Times

Michigan Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) and Senator Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) have applauded Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest executive order that reverses a previous ban on indoor youth swimming.

They issued a joint statement on the Michigan House Republicans website concerning Executive Order 2020-160, pointing out that many of their constituents, such as swim class instructors, were initially upset about the order, but also commending her for making the right move in reversing it.

“We heard from people who simply want to teach children how to swim and help parents keep their kids safe when they’re in the water," the statement said. "The lessons these local businesses provide help keep kids from drowning and the governor was not allowing that essential, live-saving work to be performed. We heard compelling testimony from individuals who felt they could do this work sensibly with the safety of their customers and instructors at the forefront. It’s good to see the governor re-evaluate her initial measures and implement a smarter approach after our committee provided these people with a platform.”