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.
We talk one-on-one with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after her speech Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whitmer still in the running for Biden's vice presidential picks
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.
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.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist discusses COVID-19's racial disparities, implicit bias training in police, and Whitmer's VP standing
Michigan was one of the first states to track COVID-19 data based on race. How has guided health officials' recommendations in dealing with the pandemic? Also, reports state Whitmer traveled to interview for the VP position last week. What's the status on her standing in the race? Lt. Garlin Gilchrist discusses all of this and more.
Michigan was one of the first states to track COVID-19 data based on race. How has guided health officials' recommendations in dealing with the pandemic? Also, reports state Whitmer traveled to interview for the VP position last week. What's the status on her standing in the race? Lt. Garlin Gilchrist discusses all of this and more.
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.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she is extending the emergency and disaster declaration for COVID-19 until September 4, 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.