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.

Michigan lawmakers feeling aftershocks of Biden's Super Tuesday success

It was the perfect political trifecta for Biden as Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and now Mike Bloomberg have endorsed him meaning all the votes that when to them, most will likely end up in the Biden column next week in Michigan.

Property tax relief on its way for 31,000 Wayne County residents

On Monday, Gretchen Whitmer signed the Pay as you Stay bill, which eliminates fees, penalties, and interest on back taxes for more than 30,000 residents of Wayne County.

Gov. Whitmer proposes $61.9B budget with boost in school funding

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $61.9 billion state budget, including what she says would be the biggest increase for Michigan classroom operations in 20 years. 

Gretchen Whitmer on Pelosi ripping up State of Union; says no interest in VP nomination

Whitmer took aim at President Trump's claims about unemployment rate in America. She says many of those people who are employed are working part-time and don't make enough to make ends meet. 

Whitmer plans to push Democratic vision in State of Union response

"My job is to make sure I offer a real Democratic vision for what we can be in this country and what we are doing here in Michigan and what other Democratic governors are doing across the country," she said.

National opponents take aim at Whitmer ahead of Democratic SOTU response

National GOP opponents are challenging Gov. Whitmer's credibility as she prepares to issue the Democratic response to the president's State of the Union address.