Michigan school year expected to end with students being promoted due to pandemic
The order would allow all schools to remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while no third grade students will be flunked for failure to read.
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.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces $150M increase in funding for COVID-19
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said $150 million in supplemental funding has been approved to fight COVID-19.
Gov. Whitmer announces unemployement benefit expansion, pay increased to $600 per week
Workers who weren't eligible for Michigan's unemployment programs will now be provided $600 a week for four months on top of the state benefit
Michigan's fight against COVID-19 has only just started: 'Cases have not yet peaked'
Michigan Gov. Whitmer will hold a press conference Monday to update residents on the state's effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer submits disaster declaration request to Pres. Trump
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give an update on the latest information about COVID-19 in Michigan.
Trump, Whitmer trade shots over COVID-19 supplies
Tonight on the Sean Hannity show on FOX News, Trump took a shot at Whitmer.
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.
Gov. Whitmer confirms Michigan coronavirus cases over 100 during press briefing
Whitmer updating residents on state's response to COVID-19 outbreak
Michigan moves coronavirus reporting to 2 p.m., will break down by county
Michigan is changing the way they report on coronavirus cases in the state by moving the announcements earlier in the day and taking old older data.
Whitmer signs executive order lifting weight restrictions for coronavirus supplies
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-12 Monday, temporarily lifting weight and other delivery-related restrictions. The executive order is effective immediately and extends until Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m.