Gov. Whitmer says COVID-19 nursing home policy was best guidance at the time

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.

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.

Gov. Whitmer to announce actions to protect students returning to school this fall using federal relief funds

Gov. Whitmer to announce actions to protect students returning to school this fall using federal relief funds

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss how the state is going to ensure proper use of federal relief funds that are allocated for schools in the state.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss how the state is going to ensure proper use of federal relief funds that are allocated for schools in the state.

Mich. sues DeVos over use pandemic funds, says Detroit could miss out on $2.6M

Mich. sues DeVos over use pandemic funds, says Detroit could miss out on $2.6M

Michigan is joining a lawsuit with four other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit that says Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education are taking money from the poor to give to the rich.

Michigan is joining a lawsuit with four other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit that says Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education are taking money from the poor to give to the rich.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan may have to 'dial back' reopening as COVID-19 cases rise

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan may have to 'dial back' reopening as COVID-19 cases rise

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday the nation needs a mask policy to effectively fight the continual spread of COVID-19 while also saying, if Michigan cases continue to rise, she's ready to close parts of the economy again and move the state backward, if necessary.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday the nation needs a mask policy to effectively fight the continual spread of COVID-19 while also saying, if Michigan cases continue to rise, she's ready to close parts of the economy again and move the state backward, if necessary.

Unlock Michigan group petitions to limit Whitmer's powers, halt 'endless State of Emergency'

Unlock Michigan group petitions to limit Whitmer's powers, halt 'endless State of Emergency'

Wszolek, speaking for the newly formed group, said he believes Whitmer is abusing her power during the pandemic. Members of the group plan to hit the street this week with a petition that would repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act.

Wszolek, speaking for the newly formed group, said he believes Whitmer is abusing her power during the pandemic. Members of the group plan to hit the street this week with a petition that would repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders indoor bar service closed throughout lower Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders indoor bar service closed throughout lower Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all bars to close indoor service throughout most of lower Michigan to protect against the spread of COVID-19 to the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regions.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all bars to close indoor service throughout most of lower Michigan to protect against the spread of COVID-19 to the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regions.

Gov. Whitmer concerned about Michigan's increasing COVID-19 cases

Gov. Whitmer concerned about Michigan's increasing COVID-19 cases

In the past week, Michigan's COVID-19 cases have trended upwards after several weeks of going down. The governor said she's concerned about how people are treating the virus.

In the past week, Michigan's COVID-19 cases have trended upwards after several weeks of going down. The governor said she's concerned about how people are treating the virus.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recommends banning chokeholds, limit use of no-knock warrants

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recommends banning chokeholds, limit use of no-knock warrants

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is releasing proposed police reform policies for law enforcement throughout the state and is recommending the state bans the use of chokeholds and limit no-knock warrants, among several other items.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is releasing proposed police reform policies for law enforcement throughout the state and is recommending the state bans the use of chokeholds and limit no-knock warrants, among several other items.

Gov. Whitmer to lift eviction freeze in July; landlords can apply for $50M in rent aid

Gov. Whitmer to lift eviction freeze in July; landlords can apply for $50M in rent aid

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says a monthslong moratorium on evictions amid the coronavirus pandemic will end in mid-July, when landlords can start applying for $50 million in government assistance if they let people stay in their homes

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says a monthslong moratorium on evictions amid the coronavirus pandemic will end in mid-July, when landlords can start applying for $50 million in government assistance if they let people stay in their homes

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to allow pro sports to return amid Covid pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to allow pro sports to return amid Covid pandemic

The order follows Major League Baseball’s announcement that a shortened 60-game season would begin on July 24 with players reporting for spring training at their home ballparks by July 1.

The order follows Major League Baseball’s announcement that a shortened 60-game season would begin on July 24 with players reporting for spring training at their home ballparks by July 1.

While some gyms defy Whitmer's order, others stay closed as Covid precaution

While some gyms defy Whitmer's order, others stay closed as Covid precaution

Planet Fitness in Southfield sent an email to members Thursday morning letting them know they won't be open, along with Orange Theory Fitness in Birmingham, canceling scheduled classes and apologizing for the inconvenience.

Planet Fitness in Southfield sent an email to members Thursday morning letting them know they won't be open, along with Orange Theory Fitness in Birmingham, canceling scheduled classes and apologizing for the inconvenience.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks about statue removal, racial injustice issues

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks about statue removal, racial injustice issues

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer checks in on the union reform issue as she sat down with FOX2's Tim Skubick on that and other racial injustice issues. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer checks in on the union reform issue as she sat down with FOX2's Tim Skubick on that and other racial injustice issues. 

Gov. Whitmer talks historic statues and police unions
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Gov. Whitmer talks historic statues and police unions

Tim Skubick had the chance to talk with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the removal of statues around the country and how unions factor into policing.

Tim Skubick had the chance to talk with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the removal of statues around the country and how unions factor into policing.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says recent COVID-19 spikes have delayed moving state to phase 5

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says recent COVID-19 spikes have delayed moving state to phase 5

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she had hoped to announce the state would move into Phase 5 this week but recent spikes in cases in different parts of the state have given reason to pause.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she had hoped to announce the state would move into Phase 5 this week but recent spikes in cases in different parts of the state have given reason to pause.