As pandemic improves in Michigan, state sets vaccine benchmarks for reopening
Earlier this week, the governor hinted at policy changes that would "feel a little bit more normal for all of us" after the state's coronavirus spread began to fall last week.
Michigan chiropractor who worked to repeal Whitmer's emergency powers says he will run for governor
Garrett Soldano last year started a Facebook Group Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine that exploded in popularity before the social media company shut it down. He's the fifth Republican to form a gubernatorial committee.
Whitmer hints at "more normal" policy changes in the future
Speaking during a worker safety event Tuesday. the governor said she would "anticipate forthcoming policy changes" on the horizon for the state. Michigan still has the highest infection rate in the country, but that number has dropped.
Whitmer announces Michigan-owned facilities to be 100% renewable energy by 2025
Whitmer also announced plans to launch an interagency team across state government departments to identify our potential solar footprint and develop and implement a plan to deploy solar across our state-owned lands and properties.
Whitmer fires back at GOP for criticism on her Florida trip
The governor did not disclose what help was needed nor did she confirm that her father was sick or not.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Florida to visit her ill father
"Gretchen Whitmer’s blatant display of hypocrisy is an insult to every single Michigander impacted by her lockdown orders and travel warnings," said Ted Goodman, Communications Director of the Michigan Republican Party.
Whitmer: Michigan's COVID-19 outbreak could be seeing drop in infections
Michigan's governor said the state could be seeing a drop in infections soon after the seven-day average for test positivity fell last week for the first time in months.
Gov. Whitmer doesn't add new COVID-19 restrictions, urges residents to get vaccinated
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not add any new COVID-19 restrictions this week, despite a warning from the head of the CDC that the state should shut down.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer anounces expanded antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced more treatment options are available for COVID-19 patients in the state.
Michigan workplace restrictions to extend 6 months, Whitmer said
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the state will extend the emergency orders mandating employers allow people to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic for another 6 months.
Gov. Whitmer, Congresswoman Dingell reiterate need to get COVID vaccine at EMU
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell are touring the Eastern Michigan University vaccination site on Monday.
Gov. Whitmer vows to keep pushing White House for more vaccines
President Joe Biden has promised Michigan more federal resources to support vaccinations, as well as testing and treatments, but no additional vaccines. The state has the highest new infection rate in the country.
Dining-in discouraged by Whitmer due to Covid surge, leaving restaurants in tough spot
With 58 outbreaks tied to indoor dining in the past week, Gov. Whitmer is urging people to get carry out rather than eat inside.
No new orders: Whitmer, MDHHS ask high schools to go virtual, residents to avoid dining in restaurants
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not issue new COVID-19 orders on Friday but is asking all residents to do their part to slow the spread of the virus.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer urges HS to go remote for 2 weeks, pause athletics
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will hold a COVID-19 update on Friday, April 9, as the state's cases have continued to surge over the past six weeks.
"I'm done. That's it"; Michigan's governor, Metro Detroit teens get first vaccine
Whitmer was joined by seven vaccination student ambassadors and her daughter Tuesday at Ford Field for their first shot.
State announces 37 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites for spring break travelers
"Students and families traveling across Michigan, to other states or out of the country risk being exposed to and carrying COVID-19 with them. This in turn could fuel outbreaks within their households and the communities where they live or visit," said the state in a release.
Whitmer doubles Michigan's daily vaccine goal as more supplies expected
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has doubled Michigan's daily vaccine goal to 100,000 after the federal government said it would be sending more than 620,000 doses next week - a record amount of supply.
Michigan getting 66,000 additional vaccines next week amid 3rd surge
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested more vaccine support from the federal government as the state gets rocked by a third surge in COVID-19 cases. She got her answer hours later.
Michigan restaurant association says 3 in 4 want Whitmer to reveal metrics behind COVID restrictions
A survey released by the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association reports that nearly 75% want more transparency from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services.