State board approves petition language to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
A petition to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been approved to move forward, meaning organizers can start collecting signatures on July 1.
A petition to recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been approved to move forward, meaning organizers can start collecting signatures on July 1.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defends breaking social distancing for unity march: "important to show support"
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer admitted that, while she could not observe social distancing during a unity march on Thursday, it was important to show support to the memory of George Floyd.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer admitted that, while she could not observe social distancing during a unity march on Thursday, it was important to show support to the memory of George Floyd.
Northern Michigan moves to phase 5, barbershops and salons reopen June 15 in latest COVID-19 update
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will update the state on its COVID-19 response Friday at 11 a.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will update the state on its COVID-19 response Friday at 11 a.m.
Whitmer shifts northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula into phase 5 of COVID-19 on June 10
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is moving parts of northern Michigan into phase 5 of her reopening strategy to combat the coronavirus.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is moving parts of northern Michigan into phase 5 of her reopening strategy to combat the coronavirus.
Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer
The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.
The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.
Michigan Senator Gary Peters condemns Pres. Trump's call for military intervention against protesters
Sen. Gary Peters said it would be inappropriate for the President to call in the military to quell protesters.
Sen. Gary Peters said it would be inappropriate for the President to call in the military to quell protesters.
Gov. Whitmer marches in unity walk Thursday ahead of night 7 of protests
State leaders visited Metro Detroit Thursday to march in a unity walk as protesters prepare for another night on the streets of Detroit.
State leaders visited Metro Detroit Thursday to march in a unity walk as protesters prepare for another night on the streets of Detroit.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for policy changes to prevent police abuses following the killings of George Floyd and other black people, backing continuing education for officers in Michigan and legislation that would require training on implicit bias and deescalation techniques.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for policy changes to prevent police abuses following the killings of George Floyd and other black people, backing continuing education for officers in Michigan and legislation that would require training on implicit bias and deescalation techniques.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to allow some hospital visits under rolled back order
Under a rolled-back executive order, Gov. Whitmer is now permitting visits to hospitals with exceptions.
Under a rolled-back executive order, Gov. Whitmer is now permitting visits to hospitals with exceptions.
Pres. Donald Trump approves Gov. Whitmer's request to extend National Guard to fight COVID-19 in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the Michigan National Guard has been approved by Pres. Donald Trump for extended deployment through August 21.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the Michigan National Guard has been approved by Pres. Donald Trump for extended deployment through August 21.
Salon, barbershop owners still waiting; want apology from Whitmer for suggesting to Google how to cut hair
Members of the Safe Salons for Michigan Coalition testified before the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lansing Tuesday.
Members of the Safe Salons for Michigan Coalition testified before the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lansing Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence commends Detroit's handling of protesters, says National Guard may be necessary
The Vice President called the video of George Floyd's death heartbreaking and said the administration understands the need to protest and to let their voice be heard. He said they stand by peaceful protesters.
The Vice President called the video of George Floyd's death heartbreaking and said the administration understands the need to protest and to let their voice be heard. He said they stand by peaceful protesters.
Gov. Whitmer speaks at Congressional hearing about governors and COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is participating in a Congressional hearing Tuesday, June 2 on governors battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is participating in a Congressional hearing Tuesday, June 2 on governors battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Democratic Chair: Trump supporters are racists
In a statement, the Michigan Democratic Party Chair wrote "the time for silence is over" and called Trump supporters racists.
In a statement, the Michigan Democratic Party Chair wrote "the time for silence is over" and called Trump supporters racists.
Trump calls on governors to 'dominate' protesters, Whitmer says it sows 'the seeds of hatred and division'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said President Donald Trump's calls for governors to dominate protesters encourages violence.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said President Donald Trump's calls for governors to dominate protesters encourages violence.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order, bars & restaurants allowed to reopen June 8
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted Michigan's coronavirus stay-at-home order Monday, letting restaurants reopen to dine-in customers next week and immediately easing limits on gatherings while keeping social-distancing rules intact.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted Michigan's coronavirus stay-at-home order Monday, letting restaurants reopen to dine-in customers next week and immediately easing limits on gatherings while keeping social-distancing rules intact.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts Stay-At-Home order, here's what's opening and still closed
Here is a list of what is being allowed to reopen in Michigan - and when - as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts the Stay-At-Home order.
Here is a list of what is being allowed to reopen in Michigan - and when - as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts the Stay-At-Home order.
Michigan reopening continues this week as Whitmer moves state to phase 4, rescinds stay home order
Michigan's COVID-19 cases and deaths continued to trend downward. Now, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said it's time to start reopening many businesses in the state and allowing Michiganders to resume some parts of life.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases and deaths continued to trend downward. Now, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said it's time to start reopening many businesses in the state and allowing Michiganders to resume some parts of life.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to move rest of Michigan into phase 4
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the state's COVID-19 response and cases in the state.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the state's COVID-19 response and cases in the state.
Gov. Whitmer weighs in on George Floyd death, says part of 'systemic cycle of racial injustice'
Gov. Whitmer said Friday at her press briefing, when asked about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, that it is on all leaders in the country to work urgently to achieve cultural change.
Gov. Whitmer said Friday at her press briefing, when asked about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, that it is on all leaders in the country to work urgently to achieve cultural change.