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
Power struggle erupts in Lansing over Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
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.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Future for Frontliners to give college tuition for essential employees
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces plan for free college tuition for frontline workers
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces plan for free college tuition for frontline workers
Canterbury Village postpones drive-in movies due to Whitmer order
The plans were scuttled due to the drive-in exceeding the proper social distancing guidelines as set by Gretchen Whitmer. The plans was to allow 165 cars for the five-acre field with social distancing enforced.
The plans were scuttled due to the drive-in exceeding the proper social distancing guidelines as set by Gretchen Whitmer. The plans was to allow 165 cars for the five-acre field with social distancing enforced.
Gov. Whitmer announces plan to get some essential workers free college
"Historically when Americans have put their lives on the line to defend the rest of us from a foreign enemy, we have shown our gratitude by giving them educational opportunities to improve their lives," she said.
"Historically when Americans have put their lives on the line to defend the rest of us from a foreign enemy, we have shown our gratitude by giving them educational opportunities to improve their lives," she said.
Court sides with Gov Whitmer in case claiming stay home order violated constitutional rights
The plaintiffs in Martinko et. al. v. Whitmer et. al. alleged that the “mandatory quarantine” imposed by the Stay Home, Stay Safe order (EO 2020-59) and the intrastate travel restrictions contained in an earlier version of the order (EO 2020-42) violate their rights to both procedural due process and substantive due process, according to a release.
The plaintiffs in Martinko et. al. v. Whitmer et. al. alleged that the “mandatory quarantine” imposed by the Stay Home, Stay Safe order (EO 2020-59) and the intrastate travel restrictions contained in an earlier version of the order (EO 2020-42) violate their rights to both procedural due process and substantive due process, according to a release.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen construction on May 7
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer plans to reopen construction on May 7th after a six-week shutdown caused by COVID-19.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer plans to reopen construction on May 7th after a six-week shutdown caused by COVID-19.
Five businesses suing Gov. Whitmer over executive order want a jury trial
The five businesses listed in a lawsuit alleging the governor violated their constitutional rights by forcing them to close have called for a jury trial as they seek to reopen amid the pandemic.
The five businesses listed in a lawsuit alleging the governor violated their constitutional rights by forcing them to close have called for a jury trial as they seek to reopen amid the pandemic.
5 businesses sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over constitutional rights from shutdown
"A declaratory and injunctive relief" is sought in violation of the constitutional rights of the businesses. The plaintiffs demand a trial by jury, according to a release.
"A declaratory and injunctive relief" is sought in violation of the constitutional rights of the businesses. The plaintiffs demand a trial by jury, according to a release.
Gov. Whitmer talks restarting economy in Michigan using science, safety
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to give an update on Michigan's effort to slow the COVID-19 outbreak in the state Monday at 4 p.m.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to give an update on Michigan's effort to slow the COVID-19 outbreak in the state Monday at 4 p.m.
Democratic delegate speaks on party censuring Detroit lawmaker following COVID-19 treatment
A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer
A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Mich. Gov. Whitmer announces MI Safe Start, expects restrictions on construction & outdoor enterprises to loosen next
Michigan Gov. Whitmer said the next set of restrictions that could be loosened include construction and outdoor jobs, during an interview with Politico.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer said the next set of restrictions that could be loosened include construction and outdoor jobs, during an interview with Politico.