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'Let Them Play' protest rally in Lansing demands high school football reinstated for fall

'Let Them Play' protest rally in Lansing demands high school football reinstated for fall

McElvany organized the "Let Them Play" rally. Her son Cole is the starting quarterback at Milan High School. His season and all others are postponed until spring.

August 28, 2020 11:49pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer poised to make announcement on gyms reopening next week

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer poised to make announcement on gyms reopening next week

FOX 2 has learned from sources in Lansing that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce next week that gyms will soon be allowed to reopen across Michigan.

August 28, 2020 4:56pm EDT
Whitmer sends Michigan National Guard units to Wisconsin

Whitmer sends Michigan National Guard units to Wisconsin

Governor Gretchen Whitmer authorized the use of two companies of Michigan National Guardsmen and women in Wisconsin Thursday after Governor Tony Evers requested it. 

August 27, 2020 6:59pm EDT
Dept. of Justice requesting COVID-19 nursing home data from Gov. Whitmer

Dept. of Justice requesting COVID-19 nursing home data from Gov. Whitmer

The Department of Justice is requesting data from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in regard to the COVID-19 order that may have resulted in deaths of elderly nursing home residents. 

August 26, 2020 4:43pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer, state leaders urge flu vaccines during COVID-19 news conference Tuesday afternoon

Gov. Whitmer, state leaders urge flu vaccines during COVID-19 news conference Tuesday afternoon

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for a news conference on the state's continuing response to COVID-19 for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

August 25, 2020 5:18pm EDT
Court of Appeals upholds Whitmer's emergency powers

Court of Appeals upholds Whitmer's emergency powers

The Michigan appeals court says Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency declarations and orders to curb the coronavirus clearly fall within the scope of her legal powers.

August 21, 2020 12:21pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer sending $65 million in CARES Act funds to Michigan schools

Gov. Whitmer sending $65 million in CARES Act funds to Michigan schools

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.

August 19, 2020 4:29pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer joins coalition of states pledging to protect November election

Gov. Whitmer joins coalition of states pledging to protect November election

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has joined a coalition of seven other governors pledging to protect voting rights and access during the general election in November.

August 19, 2020 11:57am EDT
Gov. Whitmer talks shark week 'hot mic' comment, Kamala Harris VP pick

Gov. Whitmer talks shark week 'hot mic' comment, Kamala Harris VP pick

We talk one-on-one with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after her speech Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.

August 18, 2020 11:47pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer news conference Aug. 19 on CARES Act Funding for Mich. schools

Gov. Whitmer news conference Aug. 19 on CARES Act Funding for Mich. schools

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a news conference Wednesday, August 19, 2020 to give updates on the state's continuing response to COVID-19.

August 18, 2020 3:10pm EDT
Hot Mic catches Whitmer talking about Shark Week, mouthing expletive

Hot Mic catches Whitmer talking about Shark Week, mouthing expletive

A hot mic caught the Michigan governor talking about shark week and mouthing an expletive ahead of her speech during the DNC.

August 18, 2020 8:55am EDT
Whitmer's full speech at Democratic National Convention's opening night

Whitmer's full speech at Democratic National Convention's opening night

She also spoke of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden's leadership and how fought for Michigan in the past at the time of the 2009 Big Three bailout as VP to President Barack Obama.

August 17, 2020 10:56pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer rips Trump virus leadership, hails Biden for auto bailout at Democratic National Convention

Gov. Whitmer rips Trump virus leadership, hails Biden for auto bailout at Democratic National Convention

Whitmer skewered Trump's leadership through the pandemic while praising the work of front line essential workers, calling them "the real MVPs" and praised the steady hand that Biden would provide to get the country back on track amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 17, 2020 10:56pm EDT
'We feel like a forgotten industry' Beverly Hills Club reopens for workouts despite Whitmer order

'We feel like a forgotten industry' Beverly Hills Club reopens for workouts despite Whitmer order

Steven Satovsky, the owner of the Beverly Hills Club, said he made several calls to the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office to prove why fitness clubs and gyms can reopen safely.

August 17, 2020 8:39pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer announces free mask initiative, update on COVID-19 cases

Gov. Whitmer announces free mask initiative, update on COVID-19 cases

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference for Friday, August 14, 2020 to talk about the state's continuing response to COVID-19. 

August 13, 2020 3:30pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer scheduled to speak on Monday at DNC, VP nominee to speak Wednesday

Gov. Whitmer scheduled to speak on Monday at DNC, VP nominee to speak Wednesday

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to speak Monday, Aug. 17 at the Democratic National Convention, which may be a clue that she's out of the running for vice president, who's scheduled to speak Wednesday.

August 11, 2020 11:07am EDT
Could Whitmer be named VP? Biden has been "explicit" she's in the running, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says

Could Whitmer be named VP? Biden has been "explicit" she's in the running, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says

Could the Michigan governor be tapped to become Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick? Reports say the Democratic nominee's pick could come this week.

August 10, 2020 9:02am EDT
Whitmer still in the running for Biden's vice presidential picks
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Whitmer still in the running for Biden's vice presidential picks

August 10, 2020 8:37am EDT
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist discusses COVID-19's racial disparities, implicit bias training in police, and Whitmer's VP standing
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist discusses COVID-19's racial disparities, implicit bias training in police, and Whitmer's VP standing

August 10, 2020 6:58am EDT
Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency declaration for COVID-19 to Sept. 4

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency declaration for COVID-19 to Sept. 4

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she is extending the emergency and disaster declaration for COVID-19 until September 4, 2020. 

August 8, 2020 1:01am EDT
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