Michigan lawmaker "incredulous" after Whitmer refuses to sign drunk driving bill
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used a 'pocket veto' on a drunken-driving bill that would allow drivers to ask a judge to set aside a conviction. The bill had bipartisan support in the legislature and approval from AG Dana Nessel.
Whitmer denies clemency to man serving life sentence for 1986 Port Huron murder
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer denied clemency to Temujin Kensu, who is serving a life sentence following a 1st-degree murder charge in 1986 that happened in Port Huron.
Gov. Whitmer approves new measures giving more protections to sexual and domestic violence victims
A bipartisan bill that offers further protection to victims of sexual and domestic violence was signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would kill emergency health rules without legislature approval
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blocked a Republican bill that would kill emergency public health orders after 28 days unless it had legislature approval.
Whitmer holds COVID-19 press conference, she talked about extending unemployment, staying in on New Year’s Eve
The Governor held a press conference today and she signed a $106 million bill to extend unemployment benefits until April 1st.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs $106M relief bill, extends unemployment benefits
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 during a news conference on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
Gov. Whitmer 1-on-1 talks about dealing with 2020's challenges
She had to confront COVID-19 then she had to deal with a dam breaking in Midland. She also dealt with unrest and then her COVID-19 dispute with President Donald Trump turned her into a household name and she soaked up a ton of national TV exposure - not to mention becoming the target of an alleged kidnap plot and death threats.
$465M COVID-19 relief package for Michigan goes to Whitmer for approval
The $465 million has a big emphasis on small business grants. Up to $20,000 grants for businesses completely closed, and specific grants for individuals who’ve lost their jobs because of state Covid orders.
Your Take: Whitmer answers viewers about personal risk, COVID-19 vaccine distribution
"I think that COVID-19 threatens everyone's civil liberties," Whitmer said. "It threatens our ability to live and to live in a healthy way."
Gov. Whitmer finally answers whether she would have accepted a Biden VP offer
Of course, the nod when to Senator Kamala Harris but the nagging question was still unanswered after all these months.
General apologizes for shortfall in vaccine shipment, 'I failed and I am adjusting'
"Where are our doses?" Governor Whitmer said. "What is holding them up? When can we expect them?"
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump administration is 'bottleneck' in Pfizer vaccine distribution
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the Trump administration is not answering her questions about why the state and others are not receiving the number of COVID-19 vaccines they were promised.
Gov. Whitmer announces updates to MDHHS' COVID-19 restrictions during Friday news conference
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. alongside MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and Director Robert Gordon.
6 men indicted in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer
A federal grand jury indicted six men for their roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer joins governors across the Midwest urging everyone to stay safe this holiday season
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, just hours after the first Pfizer vaccine doses were administered in the state.
Watch: Gov. Whitmer announces plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the status of COVID-19 during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Restaurant owners hit hard by Whitmer's extension of indoor dining ban to slow Covid spike
"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."
Michigan's order to restrict gatherings and close businesses extended 12 days
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says not to gather with others this Christmas
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says no matter what progress happens in the partial shutdown, people should virtually celebrate Christmas with others,
Michigan focused on reopening high schools, not resuming sports
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that getting high school students back in the classroom is the priority over getting them back on the field.