Despite new CDC announcement, Whitmer does not plan on bringing back mask mandate
"I do not anticipate another pandemic order, not in the near future and maybe not ever," Whitmer said. "The fact of the matter is, we now know alot more about this virus, we have vaccines. The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated."
Genesee County Sheriff has not ruled out bid for Michigan Governor as a Democrat
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer's veto of $155 million in Grand Valley reading scholarships draws fire from GOP
The veto was a rare flashpoint of disagreement after a largely bipartisan process leading to a $17 billion education budget for the next school year.
FBI agent in Whitmer kidnap plot arrested for assaulting wife after swingers party argument
"That just goes to character and credibility." Somberg said. "Look at the guys (the FBI is) hiring. They aren't Boy Scouts, they aren't clean-cut people. They are going to swingers' parties and beating their wives - worse than my client ever did."
James Craig takes aim at Whitmer's Covid rules, Michigan Dems fire back
"None of this rules for thee, not for me. Michigan has had enough of that," Craig says in the video."We need to bring our state back by leading from the front. there is not much of that going on today."
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would end $300 unemployment aid
Michigan Republicans wanted to terminate the federal supplement, arguing it discourages people from going back to work.
State comes close to removing unlimited emergency orders powers from Gov. Whitmer
Under the Michigan constitution, if the State House also approves the proposal, it becomes a law and does not need the governor's signature and she cannot veto it.
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes: these are the first winners
Who were the first four people chosen for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes? Three of them are from the Detroit area.
Michigan announces first four winners of of $50,000 COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
Michigan announced the first four winners of the state's daily COVID-19 sweepstakes drawing on Wednesday, July 14,
Almost half a million register for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes in first day
Almost half a million people registered to win the Michigan COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes in the first day the lottery-style drawing was open for registration.
How to register for the Michigan COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Michigan announced the COVID-19 vaccine lottery on Thursday, July 1, 2021 and includes millions of dollars in prizes. Here's how to get registered for the prizes.
Gov. Whitmer to announce ‘MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes’ to incentivize vaccinations
On Thursday Governor Gretchen Whitmer will join with Meijer and the Michigan Association of United Ways to announce the launch of a new vaccine incentive program, created to encourage more Michiganders to get the COVID-19 vaccines.
Gov. Whitmer activates Michigan State Emergency Operations Center in response to flooding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the Michigan State Emergency Operations Center after heavy rain hit Metro Detroit.
$2B aid package signed by Gov. Whitmer helping combat hunger
An evaluation of Michigan's 83 counties found over the past 16 months that the state had a 38 percent increase in people experiencing food insecurity and for children that number rose 63 percent.
Whitmer signs $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief for food and rental assistance
Michigan has billions of dollars still to spend on services to help those impact by the pandemic.
Whitmer looks to expand Future for Frontliners Program
Expanding the program would open up free tuition at community colleges to an additional 22,000 people who worked during the pandemic in an essential role.
Michigan to lift all COVID-19 restrictions including mask rules June 22
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions have all been lifted but there's still a lot to know about life in a post-pandemic world.
Michigan Reopens: Every COVID-19 restriction that's being lifted next week
Michigan has listed its COVID-19 orders requiring masks and social distancing effective on June 22 but several other orders are being rescinded as well.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions in coming days
The state's original plan was to lift the remainder of its COVID-19 restrictions by the beginning of July. But the governor is hinting at moving up that date.