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News about Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan ready for reopening of salons, barbershops, can't let down guard

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan ready for reopening of salons, barbershops, can't let down guard

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state has done its part to fight COVID-19 but the battle isn't over

June 9, 2020 5:32pm EDT
Democratic and Republican chairs talk about winning over Michigan voters

Democratic and Republican chairs talk about winning over Michigan voters

FOX 2's Roop Raj spoke with chairs of both the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee about the nation's recovery from the coronavirus, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the upcoming November election.

June 9, 2020 12:47am EDT
State board approves petition language to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 

State board approves petition language to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 

A petition to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been approved to move forward, meaning organizers can start collecting signatures on July 1.

June 8, 2020 4:51pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defends breaking social distancing for unity march: "important to show support"

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defends breaking social distancing for unity march: "important to show support"

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer admitted that, while she could not observe social distancing during a unity march on Thursday, it was important to show support to the memory of George Floyd.

June 5, 2020 12:19pm EDT
Northern Michigan moves to phase 5, barbershops and salons reopen June 15 in latest COVID-19 update

Northern Michigan moves to phase 5, barbershops and salons reopen June 15 in latest COVID-19 update

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will update the state on its COVID-19 response Friday at 11 a.m.

June 5, 2020 11:37am EDT
Whitmer shifts northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula into phase 5 of COVID-19 on June 10

Whitmer shifts northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula into phase 5 of COVID-19 on June 10

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is moving parts of northern Michigan into phase 5 of her reopening strategy to combat the coronavirus.

June 5, 2020 11:35am EDT
Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer

Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer

The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.

June 5, 2020 7:01am EDT
Gov. Whitmer marches in unity walk Thursday ahead of night 7 of protests

Gov. Whitmer marches in unity walk Thursday ahead of night 7 of protests

State leaders visited Metro Detroit Thursday to march in a unity walk as protesters prepare for another night on the streets of Detroit.

June 4, 2020 5:35pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for policy changes to prevent police abuses following the killings of George Floyd and other black people, backing continuing education for officers in Michigan and legislation that would require training on implicit bias and deescalation techniques.

June 3, 2020 3:34pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to allow some hospital visits under rolled back order

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to allow some hospital visits under rolled back order

Under a rolled-back executive order, Gov. Whitmer is now permitting visits to hospitals with exceptions.

June 3, 2020 12:18pm EDT
Pres. Donald Trump approves Gov. Whitmer's request to extend National Guard to fight COVID-19 in Michigan

Pres. Donald Trump approves Gov. Whitmer's request to extend National Guard to fight COVID-19 in Michigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the Michigan National Guard has been approved by Pres. Donald Trump for extended deployment through August 21.

June 3, 2020 10:31am EDT
Salon, barbershop owners still waiting; want apology from Whitmer for suggesting to Google how to cut hair

Salon, barbershop owners still waiting; want apology from Whitmer for suggesting to Google how to cut hair

Members of the Safe Salons for Michigan Coalition testified before the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lansing Tuesday.

June 2, 2020 7:36pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer speaks at Congressional hearing about governors and COVID-19

Gov. Whitmer speaks at Congressional hearing about governors and COVID-19

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is participating in a Congressional hearing Tuesday, June 2 on governors battling the COVID-19 pandemic. 

June 2, 2020 5:24pm EDT
Trump calls on governors to 'dominate' protesters, Whitmer says it sows 'the seeds of hatred and division' 

Trump calls on governors to 'dominate' protesters, Whitmer says it sows 'the seeds of hatred and division' 

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said President Donald Trump's calls for governors to dominate protesters encourages violence.

June 1, 2020 5:33pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order, bars & restaurants allowed to reopen June 8

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order, bars & restaurants allowed to reopen June 8

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted Michigan's coronavirus stay-at-home order Monday, letting restaurants reopen to dine-in customers next week and immediately easing limits on gatherings while keeping social-distancing rules intact.

June 1, 2020 5:07pm EDT
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts Stay-At-Home order, here's what's opening and still closed

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts Stay-At-Home order, here's what's opening and still closed

Here is a list of what is being allowed to reopen in Michigan - and when - as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts the Stay-At-Home order.

June 1, 2020 3:43pm EDT
Michigan reopening continues this week as Whitmer moves state to phase 4, rescinds stay home order
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Michigan reopening continues this week as Whitmer moves state to phase 4, rescinds stay home order

June 1, 2020 3:23pm EDT
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to move rest of Michigan into phase 4

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to move rest of Michigan into phase 4

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the state's COVID-19 response and cases in the state.

June 1, 2020 12:54pm EDT
Gov. Whitmer weighs in on George Floyd death, says part of 'systemic cycle of racial injustice'

Gov. Whitmer weighs in on George Floyd death, says part of 'systemic cycle of racial injustice'

Gov. Whitmer said Friday at her press briefing, when asked about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, that it is on all leaders in the country to work urgently to achieve cultural change.

May 29, 2020 4:20pm EDT
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give COVID-19 update at 3 pm on Friday

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give COVID-19 update at 3 pm on Friday

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will update the state on its COVID-19 status at 3 p.m.

May 29, 2020 11:54am EDT
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