Power struggle erupts over Whitmer's emergency orders with declaration set to expire Thursday

Power struggle erupts over Whitmer's emergency orders with declaration set to expire Thursday

A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders

A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders

Democratic delegate speaks on party censuring Detroit lawmaker following COVID-19 treatment

Democratic delegate speaks on party censuring Detroit lawmaker following COVID-19 treatment

A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

House GOP releases Michigan roadmap for reopening state

House GOP releases Michigan roadmap for reopening state

House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.

House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.

Governor, House GOP at odds over state of emergency extension ahead of Tuesday's vote

Governor, House GOP at odds over state of emergency extension ahead of Tuesday's vote

The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

Michigan lawmakers approve $125M for coronavirus outbreak

Michigan lawmakers approve $125M for coronavirus outbreak

A total of $125 million in emergency funding was approved by the Michigan Legislature for COVID-19 response.

A total of $125 million in emergency funding was approved by the Michigan Legislature for COVID-19 response.

FOX 2 sits for one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist

FOX 2 sits for one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist

FOX 2 sat down with Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrest to discuss several topics of the day, including who they will be voting for president, their thoughts on the country's response to coronavirus and how they feel about State Sen. Lucido's reprimand.

FOX 2 sat down with Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrest to discuss several topics of the day, including who they will be voting for president, their thoughts on the country's response to coronavirus and how they feel about State Sen. Lucido's reprimand.

Avid Second Amendment supporter and UP lawmaker has home burglarized, guns stolen

Avid Second Amendment supporter and UP lawmaker has home burglarized, guns stolen

Beau LaFave, a northern Michigan lawmaker and strong proponent of the Second Amendment had two of his firearms stolen from his Lansing home on Monday.

Beau LaFave, a northern Michigan lawmaker and strong proponent of the Second Amendment had two of his firearms stolen from his Lansing home on Monday.

Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises

Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises

"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township).  "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."

"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township).  "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."

Whitmer: Michigan to borrow $3.5B to rebuild highways, bridges in State of State

Whitmer: Michigan to borrow $3.5B to rebuild highways, bridges in State of State

 The Democrat unveiled the bonding plan during her second annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. It will enable the state Department of Transportation to do about twice as much construction on I-, U.S.- and M-numbered routes as it can now, she said. The funds would not be used to repair local roads.

 The Democrat unveiled the bonding plan during her second annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. It will enable the state Department of Transportation to do about twice as much construction on I-, U.S.- and M-numbered routes as it can now, she said. The funds would not be used to repair local roads.

Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving

Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving

A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.

A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.

Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session

Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session

With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.

With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.

Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax

Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax

Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.

Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.

Ann Arbor state rep. arrested for suspected drunk driving

Ann Arbor state rep. arrested for suspected drunk driving

A Michigan state representative was arrested on suspected drunken driving Thursday night. She is being held at the Oakland County Sheriff's office.

A Michigan state representative was arrested on suspected drunken driving Thursday night. She is being held at the Oakland County Sheriff's office.

Michigan anti-abortion group submits petition to outlaw abortion procedure

Michigan anti-abortion group submits petition to outlaw abortion procedure

Michigan Values Life, an anti-abortion group has submitted a petition with almost 380,000 voter signatures to the state, in an effort to prohibit a second-trimester abortion procedure.

Michigan Values Life, an anti-abortion group has submitted a petition with almost 380,000 voter signatures to the state, in an effort to prohibit a second-trimester abortion procedure.

Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill that would overturn ban on baiting deer

Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill that would overturn ban on baiting deer

Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.

Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.