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.

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. 

Mich. AG, state police to discuss coronavirus restrictions, price gouging

Michigan officials will hold a press conference Sunday afternoon to address Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order that blocks more than 250 people gathering together.

Michigan advises avoiding gatherings of 100 people or more to prevent spread of coronavirus

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan residents should avoid gatherings of 100 people or more. That includes things like concerts, sporting events, and worship services.

Whitmer says coronavirus testing in Michigan to be fully covered by insurance

A number of insurers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Priority Health, CVS Health, McLaren, and Meridian also announced they will fully cover the cost of medically-necessary COVID-19 tests for members.

FOX 2 sits for one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist

FOX 2 sat down with Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrest to discuss several topics of the day, including who they will be voting for president, their thoughts on the country's response to coronavirus and how they feel about State Sen. Lucido's reprimand.

Whitmer endorses Joe Biden in 2020 presidential election

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed former vice president Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, citing his work towards protecting expanded healthcare.

Michigan lawmakers ramp up preparations for coronavirus

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is staying proactive on the coronavirus threat as she opened the state emergency center last week and appointed four new task forces this week to address the economic, educational and health implications of this disease if it hits here.