Unlock Michigan reports it has over 500,000 signatures in support of revoking Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
Unlock Michigan said Wednesday it has more than the required signatures on a ballot drive to revoke emergency powers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan's state of emergency will end "in a matter of months," Gov. Whitmer writes
In an editorial piece written for the Detroit Free Press, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan's emergency declaration will end in "a matter of months."
Gov. Whitmer says she'd 'look favorably' on putting money towards gun security at capitol building
In a one-on-one interview with FOX 2's political analyst Tim Skubick, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talked about everything from guns at the capitol, to COVID-19 cases in the state to the upcoming presidential election.
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to speak about COVID-19, upcoming election in Wednesday news conference
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking Wednesday, Sept. 16 with updates on COVID-19 in Michigan and on the upcoming election.
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whimer, lawmakers reach budget framework with no K-12 cuts
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers agreed to a budget framework Monday, saying there will be no cuts to K-12 schools or municipalities despite the coronavirus pandemic's effect on tax revenues.
Group vying to repeal Whitmer's emergency powers top 400,000 signatures
A group hoping to curb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers says it has collected 400,000 signatures for a ballot drive to rescind the law Whitmer has used to enforce executive orders during the pandemic.
State Board of Canvassers move forward several petitions that call for Gov. Whitmer recall
The effort to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved forward Thursday when the State Board of Canvassers allowed several petitions that call for her removal to proceed.
Mich. Gov. Whitmer calls Pres. Trump 'biggest threat to the American people' for handling of COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the recent news that President Trump said in a private conversation earlier this year that he was 'downplaying' COVID-19.
Michigan Supreme Court wants more briefs on Gov. Whitmer's executive powers
The Michigan Supreme Court wants more information after listening to hours of arguments over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's sweeping use of authority during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
Whitmer defends mask mandate for athletes; Dr. Khaldun says if you can't wear a mask, you shouldn't play
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is defending the decision to mandate masks for student-athletes while playing contact sports but did not provide what data was being used to make the decision.
Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on a legal challenge to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic after hearing arguments challenging her authority Wednesday.
New Whitmer order calls for high school athletes to wear protective masks for football, volleyball
Whitmer's office announced Executive Order 2020-180 Wednesday night, saying, "athletes competing in football, soccer, or volleyball, for example, are not able to maintain 6 feet of social distance as required and therefore would need to wear a facial covering."
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer holding COVID-19 news conference Thursday morning
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a news conference to discuss the state's continuing response to COVID-19 for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bill adding $300 per week in unemployment benefits
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that appropriates $2.8 billion to fund a temporary additional $300 per week for eligible Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces gyms can reopen Sept. 9 with limitations
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow gyms and fitness centers to reopen across Michigan at 25% capacity, among other restrictions.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer teases announcement on gyms, theaters, & organized sports 'very soon'
On Wednesday, many people in Michigan were hopeful that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would make an announcement regarding the reopening of gyms, movie theaters, and organized sports. That didn't happen but the governor did say she's still working out the details and will announce more to say 'very soon'.
Gov. Whitmer announces $5 billion commitment from Huntington to boost Michigan economy
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a COVID-19 update news conference amid rumblings that she's poised to announce that gyms, movie theaters and bowling alleys can reopen after Labor Day.