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.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist tapped for task force investigating COVID-19 death rate among blacks
African Americans comprise 14 percent of Michigan’s population but at least one-third of cases and 40 percent of deaths.
African Americans comprise 14 percent of Michigan’s population but at least one-third of cases and 40 percent of deaths.
Jobs considered essential under Governor Whitmer's Stay Home order
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer clarified which jobs are considered essential under her Stay Home order
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer clarified which jobs are considered essential under her Stay Home order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced extension of Stay Home, Stay Safe order
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak Thursday at 3 p.m. to provide details about the extension of her Stay Home, Stay Safe order.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak Thursday at 3 p.m. to provide details about the extension of her Stay Home, Stay Safe order.
Whitmer to announce extension on stay-at-home address Thursday
The Michigan Governor is expected to extend her stay-at-home address later on Thursday. Gretchen Whitmer's first order asking everyone to shelter-in-place came March 26 as COVID-19 cases began to climb exponentially.
The Michigan Governor is expected to extend her stay-at-home address later on Thursday. Gretchen Whitmer's first order asking everyone to shelter-in-place came March 26 as COVID-19 cases began to climb exponentially.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to announce extension of Stay Home order on Thursday
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will announce on Thursday that she's extending the 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order as the outbreak of coronavirus continues in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will announce on Thursday that she's extending the 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order as the outbreak of coronavirus continues in the state.
Gov. Whitmer agrees with feds on avoiding grocery store unless necessary next 2 weeks
"The grass will get unruly and we will tackle that when it's safe to do it. But right now it's not, and we need you to do your part and stay home."
"The grass will get unruly and we will tackle that when it's safe to do it. But right now it's not, and we need you to do your part and stay home."
Michigan Senate and House approve extension of governor's emergency declaration by 23 days
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However, GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However, GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
Governor, House GOP at odds over state of emergency extension ahead of Tuesday's vote
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
Michigan Lawmakers set to vote on governor's emergency declaration extension
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.
Gov. Whitmer: 'Anticipate' additional stay-at-home order in Michigan next week
Gov. Whitmer is giving an update on the state's efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Michigan on Monday.
Gov. Whitmer is giving an update on the state's efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Michigan on Monday.
Governor, lawmakers at odds over emergency declaration extension
Tensions are rising between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers over an in-person vote scheduled for Tuesday that would extend the state's emergency declaration. While Whitmer and GOP lawmakers are at odds over how long the order last, Detroit Democrats are unhappy an in-person vote is even happening, arguing it opens them up to possible exposure of coroanvirus.
Tensions are rising between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers over an in-person vote scheduled for Tuesday that would extend the state's emergency declaration. While Whitmer and GOP lawmakers are at odds over how long the order last, Detroit Democrats are unhappy an in-person vote is even happening, arguing it opens them up to possible exposure of coroanvirus.