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.
Whitmer administration rescinds restaurant table limit rule she violated at bar
Less than a day after apologizing for violating her administration's health order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rescinded the rule she broke.
Michigan updates COVID-19 workplace guidance as employees return to office
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared updated COVID-19 workplace guidelines.
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.
Whitmer: All Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted July 1
Some Michigan COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted June 1, with the remaining restrictions, including the mask mandate, ending July 1.
Michigan to lift COVID-19 outdoor capacity limits on June 1, increase indoor capacity to 50%
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give a COVID-19 update Thursday morning.
County health director urges caution in Whitmer's expected relaxing of Covid rules
The governor did not consult with local health officials on accelerating these rollbacks but if she had, they would have urged caution.
Auto insurance change to leave brain, spinal cord patients without care, say advocates
Facilities that offer acute care and rehabilitation for brain and spinal injuries are facing an insurance reimbursement cut of 45 percent in six weeks once the insurance change takes place.
Flight company that flew Whitmer on private jet to Florida did not have proper FAA certification
We are learning Air Eagle out of Detroit, the company hired to fly the governor, did not have the proper certification to fly a charter plane. Air Eagle and the pilot could face civil penalties, up to $11,000 for each violation.
Whitmer's chief of staff takes blame for lack of 'clarity' on Florida trip, says travel fund paid for it
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s private round trip to Florida to see her ailing father was paid for from a fund that’s used for travel not covered by tax dollars, her chief of staff said Friday. The cost was $27,521, with Whitmer personally paying $855 of that amount, according to the Michigan Transition 2019 website, which lists donations and expenses.
COVID-19 vaccine is 'way out' of pandemic, Whitmer says in Wednesday press conference
COVID-19 has improved in Michigan since the governor last spoke. The state met its first vaccine benchmark and is still seeing declines in new cases. However, it still has the highest rate of infection in the country.
Michigan Republicans decry Whitmer's Florida trip as a 'scandal'
The governor offered a preemptive reply to GOP criticisms Wednesday, saying she "showed up when I was needed" when she visited her dad and said the trip wasn't paid for with taxpayer money.
DPD Chief Craig's retirement for possible gubernatorial run staggers political insiders
"He will have critics as all candidates do," said Karen Dumas. "But I am not so sure that would hinder his attempt to secure the office of governor. I think he brings a lot of strength to whatever he does."
Sources: Detroit Police Chief James Craig set to announce retirement Monday, considering run for state office
FOX 2 has confirmed from reliable sources that Detroit Police Chief James Craig is set to make an announcement regarding his retirement Monday. He is also said to be considering a run for state-wide office, possibly governor, according to FOX 2 sources.
What Michigan Gov. Whitmer said during her Thursday COVID-19 update
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
When will Michigan lift COVID-19 mask mandates?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.