State Republicans want Whitmer investigated for senior facility restrictions, COVID-19 deaths
Former Republican Senator Pete Lucido told the oversight committee Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill that would have sent COVID-19 patients to Detroit's TCF Center and two other facilities set up for Covid care instead of nursing homes. He wants answers why Whitmer housed seniors with COVID-19 patients.
Former Republican Senator Pete Lucido told the oversight committee Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill that would have sent COVID-19 patients to Detroit's TCF Center and two other facilities set up for Covid care instead of nursing homes. He wants answers why Whitmer housed seniors with COVID-19 patients.
Michigan restrictions will loosen in coming days, Whitmer says
With COVID-19 metrics trending in the right direction, the Michigan governor said she would be announcing further loosening of restrictions in the coming days. She would not elaborate on the specifics.
With COVID-19 metrics trending in the right direction, the Michigan governor said she would be announcing further loosening of restrictions in the coming days. She would not elaborate on the specifics.
COVID-19 test rates falling as Michigan prepares for return to in-person learning
The rate of coronavirus tests in Michigan has fallen to almost half of its peak rate in November. That concerns health officials and educators who say more screening is needed to safely open schools.
The rate of coronavirus tests in Michigan has fallen to almost half of its peak rate in November. That concerns health officials and educators who say more screening is needed to safely open schools.
Trial of Whitmer kidnap plotters postponed 7 months
Barry Croft Jr., Kaleb Franks, Brandon Caserta, Daniel Harris, and Adam Fox had their trial moved from March 23 to Oct. 12
Barry Croft Jr., Kaleb Franks, Brandon Caserta, Daniel Harris, and Adam Fox had their trial moved from March 23 to Oct. 12
Group of doctors support expensive Whitmer relief plan, blame GOP for playing politics
The recovery plan would provide $90 million in federal funds to vaccinate frontline workers, seniors, teachers, and school staff, $575 million for testing and tracing to expand lab capacity to identify outbreaks - plus $2 billion for schools to re-open safely for in-person learning by March 1st.
The recovery plan would provide $90 million in federal funds to vaccinate frontline workers, seniors, teachers, and school staff, $575 million for testing and tracing to expand lab capacity to identify outbreaks - plus $2 billion for schools to re-open safely for in-person learning by March 1st.
Whitmer responds to Shirkey comments about wanting to fight and 'spanking her' on budget
"The person who the violence was directed at, should reach out to the person who is proposing that violence and ... what?" Whitmer said. "I'm too busy to get caught up in that."
"The person who the violence was directed at, should reach out to the person who is proposing that violence and ... what?" Whitmer said. "I'm too busy to get caught up in that."
Covid test positivity rates fall below 5% in Michigan, the first time since October
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 in the state.
New Coronavirus mutation now in 10 counties, Michigan's top health expert "very concerned"
The new coronavirus mutation has been detected in 10 Michigan counties and in 45 cases. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun warned not every positive case was linked to travel, indicating the new variant was reaching community spread.
The new coronavirus mutation has been detected in 10 Michigan counties and in 45 cases. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun warned not every positive case was linked to travel, indicating the new variant was reaching community spread.
Michigan GOP rejects five more Whitmer appointees over pandemic restrictions
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
Whitmer has $3.5M in bank for reelection, shattering record for Michigan governors
Michigan's governor has raised more money for her reelection effort than any other former governor at the halfway mark through their term.
Michigan's governor has raised more money for her reelection effort than any other former governor at the halfway mark through their term.
LIVE AT 11: GOP gives State of State address response amid growing feud with governor
During a call with media, Gov. Whitmer said the GOP's decision to withhold funds for education unless she relinquished authority over in-person learning rules in school "cruel."
During a call with media, Gov. Whitmer said the GOP's decision to withhold funds for education unless she relinquished authority over in-person learning rules in school "cruel."
Michigan Gov. Whitmer 2021 State of The State urges to 'fix the damn road ahead'
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer didn't mince words in describing the terrible year of 2020, highlighting the struggles and in many cases tragedy that COVID-19 brought to the state, country and world - and all of our efforts to battle it in taking precautions to keep each other safe through PPE and social sacrifice.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer didn't mince words in describing the terrible year of 2020, highlighting the struggles and in many cases tragedy that COVID-19 brought to the state, country and world - and all of our efforts to battle it in taking precautions to keep each other safe through PPE and social sacrifice.
Watch live: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give third State of the State
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she'll address COVID-19, safety in school, and jump-starting the Michigan economy during the State of the State.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she'll address COVID-19, safety in school, and jump-starting the Michigan economy during the State of the State.
GOP's $3.5 billion recovery plan threatens school funding if Whitmer doesn't relinquish powers
The Michigan GOP has released their own $3.5 billion Covid relief plan that makes education and vaccine distribution funding contingent on the state shifting authority away from making decisions on in-person learning and vaccine mandates.
The Michigan GOP has released their own $3.5 billion Covid relief plan that makes education and vaccine distribution funding contingent on the state shifting authority away from making decisions on in-person learning and vaccine mandates.
Ty Garbin, suspect in Whitmer kidnap plot, agrees to guilty plea and will 'fully cooperate'
Ty Garbin, one of 14 men charged in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges and will fully cooperate with federal investigators.
Ty Garbin, one of 14 men charged in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges and will fully cooperate with federal investigators.
Whitmer to talk Covid relief, upgrading water infrastructure, and fixing roads during State of the State
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her annual State of the State address virtually tonight at 7 p.m. where she'll spend a large portion of her speech discussing her new multibillion-dollar Covid recovery plan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her annual State of the State address virtually tonight at 7 p.m. where she'll spend a large portion of her speech discussing her new multibillion-dollar Covid recovery plan.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer sidesteps questions on MDHHS director's resignation
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about why the MDHHS director suddenly resigned last week. She sidestepped the question each time.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about why the MDHHS director suddenly resigned last week. She sidestepped the question each time.
State confirms at least 17 known cases of new more contagious COVID-19 variant
The new COVID-19 variant working through Michigan has now been detected in 17 residents, health officials said Monday.
The new COVID-19 variant working through Michigan has now been detected in 17 residents, health officials said Monday.
Whitmer's multi-billion dollar COVID-19 recovery plan sends money to schools, businesses
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an economic plan aimed at further propping up the state's economy and boosting operations in Michigan's public health, business and education systems.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an economic plan aimed at further propping up the state's economy and boosting operations in Michigan's public health, business and education systems.
Michigan restaurants can reopen Feb. 1 with 25% capacity limits
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled back restrictions on indoor dining starting on Feb. 1, allowing restaurants and concessions at movie theaters and more to reopen with restrictions.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled back restrictions on indoor dining starting on Feb. 1, allowing restaurants and concessions at movie theaters and more to reopen with restrictions.