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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whitmer kidnap plotter likely to seek a plea deal ahead of trial
Ty Garbin, one of the six men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing next week, according to a notice from a federal judge.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to attend Joe Biden inauguration
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will attend the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in person on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Michigan police, National Guard bolster presence around state capitol ahead of weekend protests
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated the National Guard over concerns of potential violence at the state capitol this weekend.
New GOP House Speaker resumes party's tough questions of Whitmer as state legislature reconvenes
Meanwhile the House Democratic leader Donna Lasinski wanted to punish 18 House Republicans for their alleged indirect role in spawning the Capitol riot last week. One Republican told her to take her criticism and "shove it."
Gov. Whitmer says no specific threat of violence against Statehouse
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that there is not a credible threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden but also said that law enforcement is ready.
Michigan relaxes rules on sports, colleges, but keeps restrictions on indoor-dining until February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is relaxing rules on non-contact sports and group exercising but is keeping restrictions on restaurants until at least February.
Enbridge defies Michigan order to shut down Line 5 pipeline
Enbridge, the oil and gas company that operates a pipeline under the Great Lakes has rejected a demand from Michigan to cease operating Line 5.
All Michigan school districts should offer in-person learning by March 1, Whitmer says
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call on schools to return to the classroom on March 1.
Whitmer speaks on Capitol riot, in-person learning and vaccine rollout in Friday's news conference
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will give an update on COVID-19 on Friday, two days after advancing the state to the next phase of vaccinations.
Gov. Whitmer says U.S. Capitol scenes similar to Michigan's protests: "were they not paying attention?"
When people stormed inside the U.S. Capitol, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it's similar to what happened in Lansing just 8 months ago
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Rick Snyder join in call for unity after US Capitol stormed
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former Michigan governor Rick Snyder joined one another Wednesday to call for national unity after the U.S. Capitol was sieged.
Whitmer pocket vetoes proposed tax breaks for Meijer and other property tax relief bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed proposed tax breaks for Meijer and other legislation that would let some businesses hurt by the pandemic defer their property tax payments.