Governor expanding unemployment benefits to Michigan workers
Gov. Whitmer has signed an executive order to extend unemployment benefits to Michigan workers
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.
Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan quell fears, offer recommendations to Coronavirus/COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be holding a press conference Wednesday on an update of coronavirus in the state
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.
Whitmer: No coronavirus cases in Michigan - but we're ready; in-state testing now available
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a special news conference Friday morning in Lansing to address the state's plan to fight and prepare for the coronavirus.
State of the roads: Riding with Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist and seeing where improvements are coming
FOX 2 buckled up with the Lt. Governor and drove a section of I-275 near Schoolcraft College in Livonia.
From syringe exchanges to boosting treatment in prisons, Michigan rolls out $10M opioid epidemic response
Michigan is beginning to roll out the 10 million dollar infusion it was awarded in 2019 to fight the opioid crisis, months after the commitment was announced.
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.
Some officials concerned outstate highways won't share in road money from bond sales
Some outstate road officials have concerns now that the transportation commission has approved the governor's road bonding sale.
Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises
"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township). "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."
Gov. Whitmer delivers 2020 State of the State Address
From fixing the roads to healthcare, taking a look at what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to talk about in her State of the State address.