Whitmer's multi-billion dollar COVID-19 recovery plan sends money to schools, businesses
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an economic plan aimed at further propping up the state's economy and boosting operations in Michigan's public health, business and education systems.
Michigan restaurants can reopen Feb. 1 with 25% capacity limits
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled back restrictions on indoor dining starting on Feb. 1, allowing restaurants and concessions at movie theaters and more to reopen with restrictions.
Whitmer kidnap plotter likely to seek a plea deal ahead of trial
Ty Garbin, one of the six men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing next week, according to a notice from a federal judge.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to attend Joe Biden inauguration
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will attend the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in person on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Michigan police, National Guard bolster presence around state capitol ahead of weekend protests
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated the National Guard over concerns of potential violence at the state capitol this weekend.
New GOP House Speaker resumes party's tough questions of Whitmer as state legislature reconvenes
Meanwhile the House Democratic leader Donna Lasinski wanted to punish 18 House Republicans for their alleged indirect role in spawning the Capitol riot last week. One Republican told her to take her criticism and "shove it."
Gov. Whitmer says no specific threat of violence against Statehouse
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that there is not a credible threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden but also said that law enforcement is ready.
Michigan relaxes rules on sports, colleges, but keeps restrictions on indoor-dining until February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is relaxing rules on non-contact sports and group exercising but is keeping restrictions on restaurants until at least February.
Enbridge defies Michigan order to shut down Line 5 pipeline
Enbridge, the oil and gas company that operates a pipeline under the Great Lakes has rejected a demand from Michigan to cease operating Line 5.
All Michigan school districts should offer in-person learning by March 1, Whitmer says
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call on schools to return to the classroom on March 1.
Whitmer speaks on Capitol riot, in-person learning and vaccine rollout in Friday's news conference
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will give an update on COVID-19 on Friday, two days after advancing the state to the next phase of vaccinations.
Gov. Whitmer says U.S. Capitol scenes similar to Michigan's protests: "were they not paying attention?"
When people stormed inside the U.S. Capitol, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it's similar to what happened in Lansing just 8 months ago
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Rick Snyder join in call for unity after US Capitol stormed
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former Michigan governor Rick Snyder joined one another Wednesday to call for national unity after the U.S. Capitol was sieged.
Whitmer pocket vetoes proposed tax breaks for Meijer and other property tax relief bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed proposed tax breaks for Meijer and other legislation that would let some businesses hurt by the pandemic defer their property tax payments.
Michigan lawmaker "incredulous" after Whitmer refuses to sign drunk driving bill
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used a 'pocket veto' on a drunken-driving bill that would allow drivers to ask a judge to set aside a conviction. The bill had bipartisan support in the legislature and approval from AG Dana Nessel.
Whitmer denies clemency to man serving life sentence for 1986 Port Huron murder
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer denied clemency to Temujin Kensu, who is serving a life sentence following a 1st-degree murder charge in 1986 that happened in Port Huron.
Gov. Whitmer approves new measures giving more protections to sexual and domestic violence victims
A bipartisan bill that offers further protection to victims of sexual and domestic violence was signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would kill emergency health rules without legislature approval
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blocked a Republican bill that would kill emergency public health orders after 28 days unless it had legislature approval.
Whitmer holds COVID-19 press conference, she talked about extending unemployment, staying in on New Year’s Eve
The Governor held a press conference today and she signed a $106 million bill to extend unemployment benefits until April 1st.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs $106M relief bill, extends unemployment benefits
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 during a news conference on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.