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.

1-on-1 Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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On the day that gyms reopened in Michigan, the governor talked to FOX 2 about what it took for the state to get to this moment and some of the challenges residents still face.

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 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.