Gov. Whitmer calls on federal government for state budget support through COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking about COVID-19 in the state at a press conference on Thursday, May 28 at 3 p.m. from Lansing with Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Salons, barber shops propose changes state-wide as they wait on Whitmer
As for when you could be able to get a haircut or color professionally and legally, Whitmer's answer Thursday was vague on an actual open date.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sends request to Pres. Trump to extend National Guard to fight COVID
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to Pres. Donald Trump to authorize an extension of the Michigan National Guard through the end of July.
New state bill would stop Gov. Whitmer's housing of coronavirus patients at nursing homes
"How is it that we let this happen, that we would stick COVID-19 in there to let them die - it doesn't make sense," said Michigan Sen. Pete Lucido (R-Shelby Twp.).
Small gym owners across state sue Gov. Whitmer over closure
First, Hill and colleagues set up coalition of small gyms, the acronym is LIFFT- then, they filed suit in federal court, naming Gov. Whitmer, claiming some of her executive orders are unconstitutional.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says husband invoking her name to get boat in the water was a joke
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her husband did ask a boat company to put their boat in the water right before Memorial Day and said he was joking when he asked if it helped that he was married to the Governor.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expands COVID-19 testing, no doctor's order required
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will update the state on its COVID-19 status Tuesday.
Whitmer facing criticism after husband urged business to get his boat in water for Memorial Day weekend
The Michigan governor's husband supposedly asked a business to get his boat in the water in time for the Memorial Day weekend, around the time Gretchen Whitmer was urging residents to resist flocking up north during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allows gatherings of 10 or fewer people immediately
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is loosening restrictions on group gatherings, effective immediately, allowing groups of ten or fewer people to congregate again, as long as everyone practices social distancing.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends stay home order to June 12
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Friday, May 22 that the state's stay home order has been extended to 12.
Michigan judge rules in favor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in suit challenging emergency powers
The Michigan Court of Claims has ruled in favor of Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit that challenged her authority to issue emergency declarations.
President Trump approves Michigan Emergency Declaration for Midland flood
President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the state of Michigan and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms and flooding beginning on May 16, 2020, and continuing.
Slew of restrictions lifted on Michigan businesses as COVID-19 cases continue falling
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give an update on the state's response to COVID-19 Thursday morning.
Whitmer requests Federal Emergency Declaration to aid Midland flood response
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Trump requesting federal aid in responding to the catastrophic flooding in Midland County Wednesday.
Michigan State Police hand out $500 disorderly conduct citations at Operation Haircut in Lansing
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Governor Whitmer on the wait to reopen Michigan and her TV appearances
Gretchen Whitmer spoke about her television appearances and the state of business recovery amid the pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says businesses in UP, parts of lower Michigan can reopen amid falling COVID-19 cases
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to update residents on the state's status amid its COVID-19 battle.
Operation Haircut protest to take place on State Capitol lawn in Lansing May 20
The group, which first helped organize Operation Gridlock where hundreds of people caused traffic jams near the Capitol chanting "Open up Michigan" is now organizing Operation Haircut.
Michigan leaders wrestle with expected $6B deficit from coronavirus economy crater
Michigan Budget Director Chris Kolb had a chance to remove an income tax hike from the negations as an option, but he would not take it off the table.
Focus moves to fall as Whitmer targets school year and how in-person classes can resume
With the creation of a new council, Whitmer is working to get kids safely back to school by fall.