Trump allies warn against feud with Whitmer, a swing state governor

The dispute between President Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer comes months before Election Day in a state that could make or break Trump's reelection bid.

Whitmer talks one-on-one about Mich. schools, churches and more

FOX 2’s Roop Raj talks one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer about the state of Michigan right now amid the coronavirus crisis.

Whitmer weighs ending the school year early and releasing some inmates from prison amid coronavirus outbreak
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has some big decisions to make as she weighs whether to end the school year early and if she should release inmates from some prisons to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Some road construction workers wonder if their job is essential during pandemic

On Friday the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association representing contract workers used by MDOT and others, sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 

Whitmer signs executive order allowing physician assistants, nurses to treat COVID-19 patients

Gov. Whitmer has signed an executive order broadening the scope of who can care for COVID-19 patients, allowing physician assistants and nurses to also help for people diagnosed with coronavirus.

Trump slams Gov. Gretchen 'Half Whitmer' in new tweet over medical supplies

Trump tweeted tonight: "I love Michigan, one of the reasons we are doing such a GREAT job for them during this horrible Pandemic. Yet your Governor, Gretchen "Half" Whitmer is way in over her ahead, she doesn't have a clue. Likes blaming everyone for her own ineptitude! #MAGA"

Whitmer signs order delaying city and state tax deadline

Effective immediately, state of Michigan and city of Detroit income tax returns and payments due on April 15 are now due before midnight on July 15. Other state of Michigan cities with income taxes due on April 15 will now be due on July 15, while cities with income taxes due on April 30 will now be due on July 31.

Gov. Whitmer signs order making it easier to access prescriptions

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order easing restrictions on patients needing prescription drugs.

Whitmer orders temporary expansions on unemployment benefits during coronavirus crisis

A new Executive Order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer meant to clarify the expansion of eligibility for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 crisis, was signed Wednesday.  

Gov. Whitmer: stay home unless your work or trip is life-sustaining

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that now we have to be really conservative and if you're not sure if it's essential to your life, stay home.

What you can do and can't do under Michigan's stay-at-home order

Michigan's 10 million residents are asked to avoid all nonessential travel and remain at home. But this begs the question for many – what is considered “essential” travel?

Michigan reports 15 confirmed coronavirus deaths, more than 1,200 cases

Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun announced the state's total number of coronavirus nearly doubled in the past 24 hours to 15 deaths and over 1,200 cases.

Whitmer orders Michigan-wide shelter-in-place order, starts at midnight

Gov. Whitmer has issued a statewide lockdown, requiring all of MIchigan's nearly 10 million residents to shelter in place at home.