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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whitmer says she doesn’t plan to extend Michigan National Guard mission in D.C.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does not plan to extend National Guard troops who are currently serving in Washington D.C.
Michigan to allow indoor, outdoor visitation at nursing homes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that visits will be allowed inside and outside at nursing homes.
State GOP demand answers of Whitmer's 'hush-money' payment of ex-state health director
Robert Gordon's confidentiality agreement and a $155,000 payout he received from Whitmer is now under investigation. Republicans want answers about the state's policies they say have led to more than 24,000 residents in long-term care facilities being infected with COVID-19.