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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.