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.
No citations, arrests at protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay home orders in Lansing
In the wake of other recent, raucous protests, Thursday's Operation Judgment day 'assembly' was relatively quiet.
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.”
Gov. Whitmer talks about next phase of state's reopening; what Memorial Day could look like
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined FOX 2 Thursday to talk about what the next stage of re-opening the state will look like.
WATCH LIVE: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over governor's emergency powers
Attorneys representing both the GOP and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit over emergency powers will argue in front of a judge Friday.
Judge to hear oral arguments in GOP lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
A judge will listen in on oral arguments from attorneys in a lawsuit filed by GOP lawmakers against the Michigan governor on Friday.
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.
State police warns right to bear arms has limits as another Lansing Capitol protest set for May 14
State police has learned from previous lockdown protests and plans more uniformed and plain clothes troopers in attendance this time.
RNC Chair McDaniel, DNC Chair Perez talk about the presidential race for Michigan
The road to the White House will go through Michigan - the state is critical for both parties to win for the 2020 presidential election.
Mich. Republican House Speaker pushes for Whitmer to work with lawmakers on COVID-19 response
Republican Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is hoping to move past the fight and into a place of progress - but on Friday, a judge will hear oral arguments from the suit filed by House and Senate members claiming that Gov. Whitmer's emergency orders are invalid.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer updates on COVID-19 Monday afternoon as manufacturing restarts
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will address the state's response to COVID-19 as manufacturing jobs resume on Monday, May 11.
Michigan restaurants push Governor Gretchen Whitmer for May 29 reopening
Michigan bars and restaurants are lobbying to Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let them reopen in three weeks to survive financially.
Legal experts answer if state Republicans can win lawsuit against Whitmer
Two legal gurus debate the lawsuit.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer gives manufacturing the OK while extending Stay Home order to May 28
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the state's Stay Home, Stay Safe order through May 28 but will allow manufacturing workers, including employees at the big 3 automakers to return to work on Monday, May 11.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends stay home order, opens manufacturing, announces phased reopening
Gov. Whitmer is holding a press conference Thursday, May 7, 2020 after signing an executive order that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits in Michigan during the pandemic.
Whitmer signs new executive order to expand, extend unemployment benefits
Executive Order 2020-76 expedites benefits for tens of thousands of Michiganders who have filed for unemployment benefits by allowing the state to review an individual’s most recent job separation, which is the cause of the current unemployment, to determine the individual's benefit entitlement.
Calling her orders unconstitutional, GOP lawmakers sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over executive powers
GOP leaders from the Michigan legislature unveiled a lawsuit against the Michigan governor Wednesday.
Appeals Court says state should determine ballot rules due to "severe burden" placed by stay-home order
A U.S. Appeals court said a potential congressman's chances of getting on the ballot for the 2020 election had severe burdens imposed on him following the Michigan Governor's stay-home order