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.
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.
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.
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.
LET IT RIP WEEKEND: COVID 19 nursing home deaths and policies
Caption: GOP State lawmakers push to fund probe into Gov. Whitmer's Covid-19 policies and nursing home deaths. Oakland Co. Prosecutor Karen McDonald and Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-MI) debate on Let it Rip Weekend.
Caption: GOP State lawmakers push to fund probe into Gov. Whitmer's Covid-19 policies and nursing home deaths. Oakland Co. Prosecutor Karen McDonald and Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-MI) debate on Let it Rip Weekend.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bills linking pandemic powers to $1 billion-plus federal funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed another budget plan from the Michigan legislature over an impasse of emergency powers she's used to lift and enact restrictions during the pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed another budget plan from the Michigan legislature over an impasse of emergency powers she's used to lift and enact restrictions during the pandemic.
Michigan boosts outdoor stadium capacity to 20%, state mandates infection control plans at venues
The Michigan health department is updating its epidemic order on masks and gathering limits by increasing the capacity for outdoor stadiums and venues.
The Michigan health department is updating its epidemic order on masks and gathering limits by increasing the capacity for outdoor stadiums and venues.
Gov. Whitmer announces expanded stadium capacity, more HS sports testing as cases spike
Michigan is announcing more fans can attend outdoor sporting events while also increasing testing for high school student-athletes as more cases have been connected to schools over the past few weeks.
Michigan is announcing more fans can attend outdoor sporting events while also increasing testing for high school student-athletes as more cases have been connected to schools over the past few weeks.
Whitmer, Gordon drop confidentiality clause in former health director's $155,000 settlement
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her former health director have dropped a clause in a $155,000 severance package that made the details behind Robert Gordon's resignation confidential.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her former health director have dropped a clause in a $155,000 severance package that made the details behind Robert Gordon's resignation confidential.
"The vaccine train has left the station"; vaccinations at Ford Field begin next week
On Thursday, Michigan officials from both private and public groups announced plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines at Ford Field start next Wednesday, March 24.
On Thursday, Michigan officials from both private and public groups announced plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines at Ford Field start next Wednesday, March 24.
State GOP wants special prosecutor, subpoenas for Covid death data of seniors
"It is very disappointing for those family members who have lost loved one," said Runestad (R-White Lake). "We want to know the numbers are the numbers accurate if what happened in New York, happened here. We are not getting any answers. Instead, we're getting covering everything up, paying people not to talk with hush money contracts."
"It is very disappointing for those family members who have lost loved one," said Runestad (R-White Lake). "We want to know the numbers are the numbers accurate if what happened in New York, happened here. We are not getting any answers. Instead, we're getting covering everything up, paying people not to talk with hush money contracts."
Michigan attorney general says she won't investigate nursing home Covid death data, Whitmer
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday declined Republicans' request to investigate whether nursing home orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer led to COVID-19 deaths or if related data is inaccurate, citing a lack of evidence that any law was violated.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday declined Republicans' request to investigate whether nursing home orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer led to COVID-19 deaths or if related data is inaccurate, citing a lack of evidence that any law was violated.
Whitmer, other mayors praise Covid relief, call lack of agreement during pandemic 'a shame'
Congress just passed one of the biggest relief packages ever, and not one Republican supported it. City and state leaders say it's a shame that the bill passed during a national crisis still drew party-line votes.
Congress just passed one of the biggest relief packages ever, and not one Republican supported it. City and state leaders say it's a shame that the bill passed during a national crisis still drew party-line votes.
Power struggle between Michigan governor, GOP Legislature could put COVID-19 funds at risk
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature have 60 days to decide how to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature have 60 days to decide how to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
On Michigan's one-year COVID-19 anniversary, infections tick back up
One year ago today, Michigan identified its first cases of COVID-19. Since then, hundreds of thousands have been infected and another 16,000 died.
One year ago today, Michigan identified its first cases of COVID-19. Since then, hundreds of thousands have been infected and another 16,000 died.
Mackinac Center sues state for nursing home death data
“It is essential that the public have access to data about nursing home deaths in Michigan,” said Steve Delie.. "Unfortunately, rather than simply providing anonymous data, the state has refused to shed light on this important matter."
“It is essential that the public have access to data about nursing home deaths in Michigan,” said Steve Delie.. "Unfortunately, rather than simply providing anonymous data, the state has refused to shed light on this important matter."
Gov. Whitmer signs $2.5B COVID-19 funding recovery plan, calls for remaining funds to be allocated
Gov. Whitmer signed legislation to fund COVID-19 relief in Michigan but said remaining funds need to be allocated.
Gov. Whitmer signed legislation to fund COVID-19 relief in Michigan but said remaining funds need to be allocated.
Whitmer: turn outdoor lights on Wednesday to honor Covid victims
The Michigan governor wants every resident to turn their home's outside light on from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday to remember the thousands of residents who died from COVID-19.
The Michigan governor wants every resident to turn their home's outside light on from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday to remember the thousands of residents who died from COVID-19.
FBI agent testifies against 'Wolverine Watchmen' in court for alleged Whitmer plot prelim
The agent said the trio has a specific weapon plan, became tactically trained, and recruited others communicating under a cloak of secrecy.
The agent said the trio has a specific weapon plan, became tactically trained, and recruited others communicating under a cloak of secrecy.
Whitmer emphasizes importance of fixing Michigan infrastructure during visit to crumbling Dearborn bridge
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discussed the importance of fixing bridges while visiting a crumbling Dearborn bridge on Wednesday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discussed the importance of fixing bridges while visiting a crumbling Dearborn bridge on Wednesday.
Michigan GOP-led legislature passes $4.2B virus plan without Whitmer's input
Michigan lawmakers have approved a $4.2B COVID-19 plan without input from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, meaning it could still be vetoed.
Michigan lawmakers have approved a $4.2B COVID-19 plan without input from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, meaning it could still be vetoed.