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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amid uptick in Michigan COVID-19 cases, Gov. Whitmer will give updates at 3 p.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide a COVID-19 update to the state Tuesday afternoon.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal judge asks Michigan Supreme Court to clarify Whitmer's emergency powers
A federal judge is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify the governor's authority to issue emergency declarations.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends state of emergency due to COVID-19 to July 16
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday she has signed an executive order to extend the state of emergency through at least July 16.
Whitmer loosens rules on overnight summer camps, school sport activities
As COVID-19 cases continue falling, the governor is loosening restrictions on overnight summer camps and some school sport activities
Whitmer signs executive orders suspending evictions and protecting jail inmates amid pandemic
Whitmer also signed an executive order to protect inmates in Michigan’s county jails, local lockups and juvenile detention centers until July 9.
Gov. Whitmer says VP speculation 'not a bad thing' for Michigan
FOX 2's political analyst Tim Skubick talks about the speculation surrounding Gov. Whitmer and the vice presidential pick on Off the Record Overtime.