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.
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.
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
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
UAW signals support for Detroit's Big 3 safety measures as automakers eye reopening date
The UAW is signaling support for the safety protocols put in place by Detroit's Big 3 automakers as the groups gear up for a return to work.
The UAW is signaling support for the safety protocols put in place by Detroit's Big 3 automakers as the groups gear up for a return to work.
Whitmer fending off litigation on multiple fronts as GOP works to limit governor's powers
Michigan Republicans are mounting multiple efforts of litigation aimed at curbing the governor's powers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Republicans are mounting multiple efforts of litigation aimed at curbing the governor's powers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Rep. Mitchell sues Whitmer; state GOP floats citizen-led petition drive against her
While a lawsuit by lawmakers in the Republican led state legislature is said to be gathering steam, a federal lawsuit by US Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-10th District) has been filed.
While a lawsuit by lawmakers in the Republican led state legislature is said to be gathering steam, a federal lawsuit by US Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-10th District) has been filed.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says cases plateauing, not ready to reopen yet
It's been 8 weeks since the first positive case in Michigan and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said our daily numbers are going down or, at least, plateauing. Gov. Whitmer credits that to the ability to test but says we have to remain vigilant.
It's been 8 weeks since the first positive case in Michigan and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said our daily numbers are going down or, at least, plateauing. Gov. Whitmer credits that to the ability to test but says we have to remain vigilant.
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order extending safety measures for consumers, employees
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order extending current safety measures to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies until May 29, 2020.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order extending current safety measures to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies until May 29, 2020.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to update state on COVID-19 after extending state of emergency through May 28
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak from Lansing on Friday at 3 p.m. about the extended state of emergency and the state's response to COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak from Lansing on Friday at 3 p.m. about the extended state of emergency and the state's response to COVID-19.
Whitmer calls latest capitol protest 'disturbing' as Trump urges her to 'make a deal'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded to a tweet from President Trump, urging her to "make a deal" with Michiganders who disagree with the stay-home restrictions.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded to a tweet from President Trump, urging her to "make a deal" with Michiganders who disagree with the stay-home restrictions.
Michigan GOP Senator, majority leader condems armed protesters in Capitol, calls them 'bunch of jackasses'
In the wake of Thursday's raucous protest in Lansing against Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home order, Republican state Senator, and Majority Leader, Mike Shirkey said people who used threats to stir up fear not only do they not represent the cause of protesters, they are "a bunch of jackasses".
In the wake of Thursday's raucous protest in Lansing against Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home order, Republican state Senator, and Majority Leader, Mike Shirkey said people who used threats to stir up fear not only do they not represent the cause of protesters, they are "a bunch of jackasses".
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sets requirements for construction sites to reopen
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to allow residential and commercial construction to restart on May 7 and set requirements that sites must follow to maintain the health of employees.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to allow residential and commercial construction to restart on May 7 and set requirements that sites must follow to maintain the health of employees.
Donald Trump tweets support for protesters following Whitmer's renewal of emergency declaration
President Donald Trump tweeted support for the protesters who congregated inside the capitol building Thursday afternoon.
President Donald Trump tweeted support for the protesters who congregated inside the capitol building Thursday afternoon.
Michigan GOP intends to sue Governor over state of emergency declaration
After a wild day in Lansing, Governor Gretchen Whitmer ended it by issuing an emergency declaration until May 28. A decision that was admonished by Republicans who passed a resolution saying they will file a lawsuit against Whitmer.
After a wild day in Lansing, Governor Gretchen Whitmer ended it by issuing an emergency declaration until May 28. A decision that was admonished by Republicans who passed a resolution saying they will file a lawsuit against Whitmer.
Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency until May 28 in trio of new executive orders
Whitmer took shots at the Republicans in her release saying by "refusing" to extend the states of emergency and disaster they are putting their heads in the sand and risking lives.
Whitmer took shots at the Republicans in her release saying by "refusing" to extend the states of emergency and disaster they are putting their heads in the sand and risking lives.
New Whitmer executive order sets remote learning guidelines for remainder of K-12 school year
Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-65 to extend and clarify Executive Order 2020-35, ordering all K-12 school buildings to close for instructional purposes to students for the remainder of the school year, and provided continuity of learning infrastructure by setting guidelines for remote learning.
Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-65 to extend and clarify Executive Order 2020-35, ordering all K-12 school buildings to close for instructional purposes to students for the remainder of the school year, and provided continuity of learning infrastructure by setting guidelines for remote learning.
Second wave of protests hit Lansing capitol on Thursday
A day before Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency ends, protesters congregated on the capitol lawn to express their displeasure with the governor's plans.
A day before Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency ends, protesters congregated on the capitol lawn to express their displeasure with the governor's plans.
More protests hit Lansing Thursday afternoon
A day before Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency ends, protesters congregated on the capitol lawn to express their displeasure with the governor's plans.
A day before Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency ends, protesters congregated on the capitol lawn to express their displeasure with the governor's plans.
Power struggle erupts over Whitmer's emergency orders with declaration set to expire Thursday
A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders
A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders
Power struggle erupts between Governor and GOP Legislature
A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders
A power struggle has formed between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over the length and authority of the governor's emergency declaration that she's used to make executive orders