Michigan residents approve of Whitmer's handling of COVID-19 over Trump's, new poll shows
New polling from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows more residents approve of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's response to COVID-19 than President Donald Trump's.
New polling from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows more residents approve of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's response to COVID-19 than President Donald Trump's.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to take 10% pay cut during COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state's COVID-19 response on Monday, April 20, from Lansing as the state's new cases have started to slow down.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state's COVID-19 response on Monday, April 20, from Lansing as the state's new cases have started to slow down.
Michigan GOP introduce bills to limit Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
GOP lawmakers have introduced legislation to limit the Michigan Governor's executive powers
GOP lawmakers have introduced legislation to limit the Michigan Governor's executive powers
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to start releasing plans to reopen state's economy next week
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give an update on Michigan's COVID-19 stance Friday at 3 p.m.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give an update on Michigan's COVID-19 stance Friday at 3 p.m.
President Trump tweets: 'LIBERATE MICHIGAN!'
President Donald Trump tweeted for the 'liberation of Michigan' on Friday, in a series of tweets to liberate states under Stay Home orders.
President Donald Trump tweeted for the 'liberation of Michigan' on Friday, in a series of tweets to liberate states under Stay Home orders.
Gov. Whitmer hopes for "some relaxing" of restrictions by May 1
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she hopes for "some relaxing" of state restrictions by May.
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she hopes for "some relaxing" of state restrictions by May.
How Michigan's economy reopens is starting to come into focus
Lawmakers from the legislature, senators from Congress and the Michigan governor all announced plans Thursday for what the state's economic reopening should look like.
Lawmakers from the legislature, senators from Congress and the Michigan governor all announced plans Thursday for what the state's economic reopening should look like.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Midwest governors in partnership to reopen economy
Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, and Kentucky are working together to coordinate the re-opening of the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, and Kentucky are working together to coordinate the re-opening of the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whitmer talks Midwest effort on economy; disappointment at Lansing protesters
She spoke about that effort, the latest numbers, and the protests against her stay-home order.
She spoke about that effort, the latest numbers, and the protests against her stay-home order.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges Michigan residents to stay the course on social distancing as protesters loom
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give an update Wednesday at 4 p.m. about the state's response to COVID-19.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give an update Wednesday at 4 p.m. about the state's response to COVID-19.
Upset with Gov. Whitmer, protesters bring Lansing to a halt during 'Operation Gridlock'
Some citizens upset with the Michigan governor's executive order to shelter in place will be protesting in the state's capital on Wednesday.
Some citizens upset with the Michigan governor's executive order to shelter in place will be protesting in the state's capital on Wednesday.
Protesters congregate outside Michigan Capitol building
Protesters showed up in bulk outside the Michigan Capitol building on Wednesday. While organizers said protesters should stay in their car during the event, many were spotted not obeying proper social distancing rules.
Protesters showed up in bulk outside the Michigan Capitol building on Wednesday. While organizers said protesters should stay in their car during the event, many were spotted not obeying proper social distancing rules.
Critics of Gov. Whitmer's shelter-in-place law planning protest in Lansing Wednesday
Organizers say they want to create a traffic jam in Lansing calling it Operation Gridlock as a show of protest against the Michigan Governor's shelter-in-place law they say violates their rights to associate with friends and family.
Organizers say they want to create a traffic jam in Lansing calling it Operation Gridlock as a show of protest against the Michigan Governor's shelter-in-place law they say violates their rights to associate with friends and family.
Michigan residents sue Gov Whitmer saying pandemic executive order goes too far
They argue ordering businesses to shut down, banning travel to private homes and freedom to associate with one another, violates our First and Fifth Amendment rights.
They argue ordering businesses to shut down, banning travel to private homes and freedom to associate with one another, violates our First and Fifth Amendment rights.
Expansion under federal CARES Act planned for Tuesday
The State of Michigan is planning to announce an expansion of unemployment benefits to workers affected by COVID-19. So far, more than a million citizens of Michigan have filed for unemployment since restrictions went into place.
The State of Michigan is planning to announce an expansion of unemployment benefits to workers affected by COVID-19. So far, more than a million citizens of Michigan have filed for unemployment since restrictions went into place.
Online group Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine explodes in popularity
"I was like, 'I'm going to reach out to 500 people, hopefully there are 500 people like me,'" he said. The page now has more than 250,000 followers.
"I was like, 'I'm going to reach out to 500 people, hopefully there are 500 people like me,'" he said. The page now has more than 250,000 followers.
Independent contractors in Michigan can apply for unemployment benefits today
Independent contractors and gig employees can now apply for an additional $600 weekly stipend from the pandemic unemployment assistance
Independent contractors and gig employees can now apply for an additional $600 weekly stipend from the pandemic unemployment assistance
Gov. Whitmer said curve is bending, warns lifting Stay Home order too soon could be disastrous and deadly
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak from Lansing with information about how the state is fighting COVID-19.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak from Lansing with information about how the state is fighting COVID-19.
COVID-19 expansion is slowing but Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's not time to let up
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says now is not the time to let up on our strict policies to stay home as we fight against COVID-19.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says now is not the time to let up on our strict policies to stay home as we fight against COVID-19.
Whitmer deems Michigan car dealerships essential, allows for business done remotely
Under the Michigan governor's extended shelter-in-place order, car dealerships operate remotely.
Under the Michigan governor's extended shelter-in-place order, car dealerships operate remotely.