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.

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.

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."