State Board of Canvassers move forward several petitions that call for Gov. Whitmer recall

The effort to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved forward Thursday when the State Board of Canvassers allowed several petitions that call for her removal to proceed.

Michigan Supreme Court wants more briefs on Gov. Whitmer's executive powers

The Michigan Supreme Court wants more information after listening to hours of arguments over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's sweeping use of authority during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers

More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition. 

Whitmer defends mask mandate for athletes; Dr. Khaldun says if you can't wear a mask, you shouldn't play

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is defending the decision to mandate masks for student-athletes while playing contact sports but did not provide what data was being used to make the decision.

Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on a legal challenge to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic after hearing arguments challenging her authority Wednesday. 

New Whitmer order calls for high school athletes to wear protective masks for football, volleyball

Whitmer's office announced Executive Order 2020-180 Wednesday night, saying, "athletes competing in football, soccer, or volleyball, for example, are not able to maintain 6 feet of social distance as required and therefore would need to wear a facial covering."

Trump blasts former Gov. Rick Snyder for his Biden endorsement

And not surprisingly, Trump pulled no punches with a fiery tweet blaming him for the Flint water crisis and saying he had failed as Michigan governor.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer holding COVID-19 news conference Thursday morning

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a news conference to discuss the state's continuing response to COVID-19 for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian official, citing Israel-UAE peace deal

The nomination submitted by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament, lauded Trump for his efforts toward resolving protracted conflicts worldwide.

South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair after White House stages RNC events

The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.

1-on-1 Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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On the day that gyms reopened in Michigan, the governor talked to FOX 2 about what it took for the state to get to this moment and some of the challenges residents still face.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bill adding $300 per week in unemployment benefits

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that appropriates $2.8 billion to fund a temporary additional $300 per week for eligible Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits.   

Joe Biden coming to Michigan for campaign visit Wednesday, Sept. 9

Michigan, a traditionally Democratic state in elections past, went to President Donald Trump in 2016's election. It is considered one of the key battleground states in the run up to Election Day on Nov. 3.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer teases announcement on gyms, theaters, & organized sports 'very soon'

On Wednesday, many people in Michigan were hopeful that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would make an announcement regarding the reopening of gyms, movie theaters, and organized sports. That didn't happen but the governor did say she's still working out the details and will announce more to say 'very soon'.