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.

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.

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. 

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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forms council to create school reopening plan; hopes to have students in class this fall

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is announcing a council that will seek out plans to allow schools to resume in the fall after the spring 2020 school year was ended abruptly in mid-March due to Coronavirus.

Whitmer extends eviction protection until June 12 with new executive order

“It’s critical Michiganders can self-quarantine and continue staying safer at home without fear of being evicted,” Whitmer said. “This Executive Order gives renters and mobile home owners some peace of mind as we continue to flatten the curve.” 

Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders

With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges caution in COVID-19 update

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday in Lansing on steps to re-engage the economy during her COVID-19 pandemic.