Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces extension of order closing businesses
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan at a news conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions lift Tuesday unless health department extends them
Will Michigan lift its latest series of COVID-19 restrictions that are expected to expire on Tuesday? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could extend the restrictions but hasn't indicated if she will give the order.
State Majority Whip responds to Gov’s $400 million Covid money ask
Between Michigan's governor and the state budget director, the two are requesting an additional $400 million in aid to help small businesses stay afloat during the pandemic.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks $400M in virus spending in Legislature
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
New report on Michigan COVID-19 racial disparities shows state making progress
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Thursday to update residents on COVID-19's status in the state. She'll be joined by health director Robert Gordon and chief infectious disease expert Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cautiously optimistic on COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a news conference for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 to speak on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Whitmer won't commit to extending or ending three-week pause in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about the plans moving forward for restaurants and other small businesses but was non-committal about the next steps.
Michigan leaders give message of COVID hope during virtual town hall
Top officials in Michigan joined Monday evening for a virtual town hall to talk about COVID-19 updates on federal, state, and local levels in Michigan.
Gov. Whitmer nominated for Time Magazine's '2020 Person of the Year'
Governor Whitmer is now being considered for Time Magazine's 2020 Person of the year.
Trenton restaurant puts up giant 'Gretch the Grinch' decoration to protest governor
The owner of Truago in downtown Trenton put up a larger than life blow-up Grinch in front of his restaurant on Friday. The sign hanging around the iconic character's neck is a sign that says "Gretch the Grinch."
Thanksgiving looms large over Michigan as COVID-19's worst phase amplifies
Amid Michigan's worst stage of the coronavirus to date, Thanksgiving now looms as a source of potential exposure that could ripple across the state
Republican leadership slaps down calls to impeach Michigan governor
GOP leadership in the Michigan legislature slapped down calls from Republican lawmakers to impeach Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over COVID-19 rules.
Bars, restaurants brace for new pandemic restrictions as 3 week 'pause' begins
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
$641M Flint water settlement protects Gov. Snyder, other officials from civil lawsuits
The lead in the Flint water created health problems and 65 percent of the money will go to those children under the age of six who could receive over $100,000 because they are at-risk for the most cognitive damage.
Flint water settlement raised to $641 million, presented to court for approval
The $641.2 Million agreement must receive a judge’s approval to begin the claim registration process.
Republican lawmakers make push to impeach Whitmer for COVID-19 'power grab', deaths of seniors
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are pushing for Governor Gretchen Whitmer to be impeached over her handling of COVID-19.
Trump coronavirus adviser says Michigan should 'rise up' following state's new COVID-19 restrictions
A coronavirus task force adviser to President Donald Trump has encouraged Michigan residents to 'rise up' after new restrictions were put in place Sunday.
Oakland County Republican calls for Whitmer's impeachment
An Oakland County Republican who serves in the Michigan legislature as a state rep for Milford called for the impeachment of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer administration issues new restrictions to slow spread of COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Sunday that several new restrictions are in place to slow the skyrocketing cases of COVID-19.