Whitmer on Covid cases, safety in schools, helping Oxford High School heal
From COVID-19 to the Oxford School shooting, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks about every major issue Michigan residents are concerned about - and then some.
From COVID-19 to the Oxford School shooting, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks about every major issue Michigan residents are concerned about - and then some.
Gov. Whitmer lays flowers at Oxford high school memorial
Both Gretchen Whitmer and Dave Coulter could be seen embracing each other at the memorial Thursday morning before laying flowers at its base. The memorial has continued to grow since the tragedy on Nov. 30.
Both Gretchen Whitmer and Dave Coulter could be seen embracing each other at the memorial Thursday morning before laying flowers at its base. The memorial has continued to grow since the tragedy on Nov. 30.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statement on Oxford High School shooting: “My heart breaks”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said her heart has broken for students and families after high school students were killed Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High School.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said her heart has broken for students and families after high school students were killed Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High School.
In governor race, insurance change impacting catastrophic injury fund becomes heated issue
"Well of course it bothers me," Whitmer said. "I am concerned about it, but we can't legislate and make a perfect system for everyone."
"Well of course it bothers me," Whitmer said. "I am concerned about it, but we can't legislate and make a perfect system for everyone."
GOP governor candidate Kevin Rinke compares legacy of failed car the Yugo to Whitmer's
The former car guy spoke about his views on the alleged rigging of the last presidential election, carrying guns into schools and comparing Whitmer to the old Yugo automobile.
The former car guy spoke about his views on the alleged rigging of the last presidential election, carrying guns into schools and comparing Whitmer to the old Yugo automobile.
Whitmer: More COVID-19 guidance from Michigan health department coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
Gov. Whitmer addresses rise in Michigan COVID-19 cases, says more health department guidance is coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
Gov. Whitmer proposes $300 million to replace lead lines for local utilities
Of the $6.5 billion in federal funding that Michigan received in March, $5.7 billion has yet to be spent.
Of the $6.5 billion in federal funding that Michigan received in March, $5.7 billion has yet to be spent.
Whitmer vetoes bill that would prohibit state from fining employees for 1st-time Covid violations
The Michigan governor said it would cause the state to fall below minimum workplace safety standards.
The Michigan governor said it would cause the state to fall below minimum workplace safety standards.
Whitmer signs bill to repeal Michigan's ‘tampon tax’
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the first of two bipartisan bills to repeal the tampon tax in Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the first of two bipartisan bills to repeal the tampon tax in Michigan.
Ballot drive launched to bypass Gov. Whitmer's veto of school voucher plan
The proposals would let Michigan students attend private schools and pay other educational expenses with scholarship accounts funded by people and corporations that would get equivalent income tax credits for their donations.
The proposals would let Michigan students attend private schools and pay other educational expenses with scholarship accounts funded by people and corporations that would get equivalent income tax credits for their donations.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for auto insurance industry to refund Michigan drivers billions
According to a letter sent from the governor to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, the group reported a $5 billion surplus.
According to a letter sent from the governor to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, the group reported a $5 billion surplus.
Whitmer vetoes GOP-backed voter laws that toughened in-person ID and absentee ballot rules
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
Whitmer raises $3.1 million more in campaign funds, leaning on recall exemption
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
State auditor finds hundreds of unreported COVID-19 deaths
According to the initial report, one reason for the undercount-- is because of misspellings of the words "Covid" and "coronavirus" on death certificates.
According to the initial report, one reason for the undercount-- is because of misspellings of the words "Covid" and "coronavirus" on death certificates.
Michigan will not order COVID-19 vaccination rules stricter than the federal standard
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state's vaccine and testing rules would be as strict as those deployed by the Biden administration, after questions from the business community this week.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state's vaccine and testing rules would be as strict as those deployed by the Biden administration, after questions from the business community this week.
Republicans question Whitmer response to Benton Harbor lead water woes
But some key Republicans are wondering why it took so long before every resident was advised to drink bottled water. That was the rub of a legislative hearing today.
But some key Republicans are wondering why it took so long before every resident was advised to drink bottled water. That was the rub of a legislative hearing today.
Michigan governor orders urgent response to Benton Harbor lead crisis
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ordering an urgent government response to Benton Harbor, where there are elevated lead levels in drinking water.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ordering an urgent government response to Benton Harbor, where there are elevated lead levels in drinking water.
Whitmer proposes $6.3M to address backlog of 6,200 felony cases
The most common cases still awaiting adjudication are gun cases. People with gun charges have waited roughly five months or longer to see their cases resolved.
The most common cases still awaiting adjudication are gun cases. People with gun charges have waited roughly five months or longer to see their cases resolved.
Auto dealer Kevin Rinke spends $10M of own money in run for governor
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.