More Democratic States, Cities Open Days After Biden's Inauguration

Two days after Joe Biden’s inauguration, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan is reopening indoor dining on Feb. 1. Weird how that happened. And Michigan isn't alone, other Democratic states and cities are so fond of the science found this week that they too are lifting COVID-19 bans.

Here are more details from the big week:

Washington, D.C.

Friday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Elizabeth Bowser lifted the ban on indoor dining, allowing restaurants and bars to return to 25% capacity.

John Falcicchio, Bowser's chief of staff, announced the news:

Chicago

Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot had good news for her city Saturday, announcing that Chicago is easing restrictions by moving to Illinois' Tier 1.

The announcement means that restaurants in Chicago and Cook County will reopen for indoor service at either 25% capacity or 25 people per space, whichever is fewer.

Three days after the inauguration, things are looking up in Chicago. At least according to Lightfoot, that is.

Baltimore

Yesterday, the city of Baltimore returned to some semblance of normalcy as well:

Good to see Brandon Scott, Baltimore's Democratic mayor, getting things under control this week.

*Check back to OutKick as more states lift COVID-19 bans.