Closed since March, bowling alley owners file lawsuit against Whitmer to re-open
Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.
AP sources: Gov. Whitmer met with Joe Biden as he nears VP decision
Whitmer visited Biden last Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates.
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs directive making COVID-19 enforcement a priority for agencies & state police
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state agencies to take all necessary actions to enforce her COVID-19 executive orders.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer creates Black Leadership Advisory Council and declares racism a public health crisis
Michigan Governor Gretchen announced on Wednesday the creation of the Black Leadership Advisory Council and declared racism as a public health crisis while detailing plans to address it within state government.
Gov. Whitmer to allow Detroit casinos to partially reopen, reimposes restrictions Up North
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow Detroit's three casinos to partially reopen with 15 percent capacity while also reinstituting limits on indoor gatherings in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula, FOX 2 has learned.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges Washington lawmakers to reach COVID-19 stimulus deal to help residents, businesses
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her Tuesday press conference to call on lawmakers in Washington to find an agreement to help residents and businesses as the COVID-19 crisis drags on.
Gov. Whitmer calls on Trump to issue federal mandate on face masks
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on President Donald Trump to issue a federal mask mandate to the rest of the country to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Gym owners make a plea to Whitmer to let them finally reopen
The group protested in front of the Michigan State Capitol today. Their message to Governor Whitmer? Shutting down gyms is making already bad health conditions in our state, worse. Open us up and we'll do it safely.
Court denies temporary halt on in-person schooling in Detroit, will hear oral arguments Friday
All week, protesters have been demanding summer classes being held during the COVID-19 pandemic at Detroit schools end. Now they're planning a lawsuit to stop them.
Michigan governor further strengthens face mask rule, clarifies order at polling places
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer further strengthens the state's mask law by mandating businesses must enforce the rule and can't assume someone medically can't wear one.
Whitmer, Gilchrist team up with U-M, MSU coaches to urge Michiganders to wear masks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss Michigan's response to COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 15, one day after extending the state's state of emergency.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases to Aug. 11
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday she has signed an executive order to extend the emergency and disaster declaration until August 11, 2020.
Michigan's new face mask law goes into effect today
Beginning Monday, the governor's new face mask mandate will be in effect. Anyone entering an enclosed space like grocery stores, barbershops, hair salons, or restaurants, must wear a mask. Same goes for crowded outdoor settings. Violators can be fined $500.
Gov. Whitmer signs new mask order requiring business enforcement, crowded outdoor spaces also now included
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that requires businesses to refuse entry or service to anyone not wearing a face covering. Face coverings are now also required in crowded outdoor spaces.
Whitmer, Gilchrist call for implicit bias training for health care workers
The state of Michigan will now require implicit bias training for medical professionals to get their licenses to work in the health care field.
Trump approves Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration after dam break in mid-Michigan
President Donald Trump has declared a Major Disaster Area for mid-Michigan counties affected by widespread and severe flooding and dam failures in May, approving Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's request, the state said.
Whitmer, Gilchrist, Dr. Khaldun join Town Hall stress urgency of masks, working together to fight COVID-19
To get your questions answered, FOX 2 hosted a virtual town hall with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, July 8.
Gov. Whitmer says COVID-19 nursing home policy was best guidance at the time
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has come under fire for a lot of decisions over the past four months as she's tried to navigate the state through a deadly pandemic. One of those is a policy that allowed nursing homes to house COVID-19 patients and she says the state was following the best advice at the time.
'Youth will not protect you': Gov. Whitmer says 1 in 5 COVID-19 cases are between 25 and 34, urges mask use
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday is urging all Michigan residents to wear a mask saying not only is it the law, but it will save countless lives.