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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.