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its COVID-19 orders requiring masks and social distancing effective on June 22 but several other orders are being rescinded as well.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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes using budget surplus to eliminate school funding gap

Under the governor's proposal, the state would boost state money per student by $581, which would close a gap that's existed in the education budget for 27 years.

Whitmer's reelection campaign will now pay for Florida flight

The company that owned the private plane the governor flew on said it could not accept the $27,000 payment for her trip from her nonprofit because it was not authorized to operate charter flights.

Tudor Dixon, host of America's Voice Live, to run for governor on Republican ticket

"Watching so many people in Michigan suffer from lockdowns and seeing that they did not have a voice in our government which has never happened before in the US history, the people don't have a voice," Dixon said, explaining why she is running.

After Whitmer bar gathering, critics say all restaurants fined for Covid violations should be reimbursed

One group, The Impeach Whitmer Campaign, even filed a police report arguing this picture may be worth more than just a thousand words - specifically a $500 fine for violating the order, which is a restaurant/bar punishment handed out by her own administration.

Gov. Whitmer apologizes for social distancing blunder

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized after a photo was posted showing her violating social distancing guidelines.

GOP lawmaker asks Whitmer for info on Florida flight

The Republican chairman of Michigan’s House Oversight Committee sent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 43 questions about her trip to Florida.