Republicans have spent $542K in public funds to challenge Whitmer's orders
Michigan Republicans in the House and Senate have spent more than $540K in public funds on legal fees
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to join virtual town hall with FOX 2
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will answer COVID-19 questions in a virtual town hall on Tuesday on FOX 2.
MI House Speaker says Republicans tried to cooperate with Whitmer but she chose to 'do it alone' with orders
“What was unconstitutional in May is still unconstitutional in October," said Lee Chatfield, (R) speaker of the House of Representatives. "What was unconstitutional this week is still unconstitutional next week.”
Whitmer uses Mich. Dept. of Health and Human Services to issue masks, gathering sizes order
Local health departments and officials would now be tasked with enforcement of the orders and not the state.
Michigan attorney says 'burn your masks' and forget COVID emergency orders after state Supreme Court decision
A Michigan attorney said all executive orders regarding masks, social distancing, and more are now void after the Governor Gretchen Whitmer's orders were struck down by the state Supreme Court.
Gov. Whitmer says 800k Michiganders to lose unemployment benefits if court ruling goes into effect immediately
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify their ruling on when her emergency powers take effect, saying up to 830,000 Michiganders could lose unemployment benefits if the ruling went into effect immediately.
Michigan Supreme Court strikes down Whitmer's virus orders; Gov. fires back
The court said the law was an "unlawful delegation of legislative power to the executive branch in violation of the Michigan Constitution.
Court loss for Whitmer means Michigan legislature will soon have a say in Covid orders
Spelled out, in a ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not have the authority, after April 30th to issue or renew any executive orders related to the virus.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rolls back Upper Peninsula into Phase 4, citing COVID-19 case surge
After a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upper Peninsula, or MERC Region 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-192 moving the region back to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan.
Unlock Michigan submits 539K signatures to repeal Whitmer emergency powers
Unlock Michigan says it has delivered over 539,000 signatures in support of a repeal of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's broad emergency powers.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wishes President Trump well in COVID-19 recovery
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement on President Donald Trump's positive COVID-19 test, wishing the president and first lady well in their recovery.
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revises rules on nursing homes with COVID-19 patients
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has revised rules relating to the care of Michigan nursing home residents with COVID-19, saying they should be sent to facilities with solid federal staffing ratings.
Gov. Whitmer announces $500 million to rebuild Michigan's water infrastructure
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to invest $500 million in improving Michigan's water infrastructure.
Whitmer extends state of emergency until Oct. 27
The health, economic, and social harms of the COVID-19 pandemic remain widespread and severe, her office said, and they continue to constitute a statewide emergency and disaster.
Unlock Michigan being investigated by state AG for signature collections to recall governor's emergency powers
The Michigan Attorney General is opening a probe into a group working to repeal emergency powers used by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more can reopen Oct. 9, Gov. Whitmer announces
Michigan movie theaters, bowling alleys, and venues can reopen with limited capacity on October 9.
Michigan elementary students required to wear masks in school to slow spread of COVID-19
Michigan elementary school students are now required to wear masks in the classroom for the first time to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Online Michigan Early Vote Rally urges Democrats to cast ballots now for Biden
Thursday night a virtual Democratic Get Out the Vote rally was held online urging you to vote now, along with your friends and family.
Mich. Gov. Whitmer, NY Gov. Cuomo call for investigation into Trump Administration's pandemic response
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and NY Gov. Cuomo are calling for Congress to investigate President Trump's handling of COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer talks restrictions on assisted living, movie theaters reopening, and early voting
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off the state's early voting period for the 2020 election by answering questions on ballots and COVID-19.