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its COVID-19 orders requiring masks and social distancing effective on June 22 but several other orders are being rescinded as well.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.
Unlock Michigan targets health department's epidemic authority
After scoring a victory that neutered Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers in the Michigan Supreme Court, Unlock Michigan is now taking aim at the public health department's epidemic orders.
Where should Michigan spend $6.5 billion? Whitmer wants $250 million for state parks
The state Senate also recommended $1.5 billion to replace 400 locally-owned bridges - five times as much as what the Michigan governor recommended before cash flowed into the state.
"XL Fleet" tech center opens, officials say it will boost the states growing EV economy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer attends the "XL Fleet" new electric vehicle technology center in Wixom that is expected to generate $1.2 million in investments and create about 50 jobs.
Whitmer reveals plan for state-funded free pre-K education
"This is gong to cost about $152 million a year, and we can enroll approximatley 17,400 additional kids in free pre-school," she said. And it will cost another $50 million in federal dollars in what the governor says is generally, a bi-partisan effort.
Frmr Detroit Police Chief James Craig praised by Detroit Democrat
When Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement in May, it was believed it would be so he could seek political office - namely the governor of Michigan. He quickly received support from many Republican leaders and is now garnering praise from a Detroit Democrat.
Whitmer proposes spending Michigan's budget surplus on $15 wage, child care, small business support
At this time last year, the state was up against a $3 billion deficit. Now it has a $3 billion surplus due to economic aid. And the governor has three places where she wants to spend the money.
Michigan senate: Lawmakers should know when Whitmer leaves state
Senate Republicans voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan.
No more COVID-19 lockdowns expected in Michigan, Whitmer says
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.
Michigan Board of Canvassers meet Tuesday to consider Gov. Whitmer recall petition
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing a recall petition that will be heard by the Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday.