Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”

Michigan Rep. Stevens wants to form task force that would publish safety guidelines for workers

Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced legislation that would create a task force that would disseminate best practices and safety guidelines to companies reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen construction on May 7

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer plans to reopen construction on May 7th after a six-week shutdown caused by COVID-19.

Five businesses suing Gov. Whitmer over executive order want a jury trial
video

The five businesses listed in a lawsuit alleging the governor violated their constitutional rights by forcing them to close have called for a jury trial as they seek to reopen amid the pandemic.

5 businesses sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over constitutional rights from shutdown

"A declaratory and injunctive relief" is sought in violation of the constitutional rights of the businesses. The plaintiffs demand a trial by jury, according to a release.

Gov. Whitmer talks restarting economy in Michigan using science, safety

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to give an update on Michigan's effort to slow the COVID-19 outbreak in the state Monday at 4 p.m.

Democratic delegate speaks on party censuring Detroit lawmaker following COVID-19 treatment

A group called the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization censured democratic State Representative Karen Whitsett for comments she made attacking her own party and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Gov. Whitmer to announce second extension on stay-at-home order on Friday
video

The Michigan governor is expected to announce plans to extend the state's stay-at-home order until the middle of May Friday at a news conference.

Protesters take complaints to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's home in Operation Queen's Castle

Protesters rallied outside the home of Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday, saying her Stay Home, Stay Safe order is unconstitutional sand that it targets Michigan's small businesses.

Gov. Whitmer to extend stay at home order until May 15

The current stay at home policy expires on April 30th.   Numerous sources have confirmed the date and also indicate that the governor is likely to reopen some businesses on May 1 that have limited contact with the general population.

Another stay home order protest planned for Thursday
video

After generating national headlines with Operation gridlock last week, critics of Gretchen Whitmer's state restrictions will be protesting at the governor's mansion Thursday at 11 am.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expects short term extension of stay home order

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said during a press conference on Wednesday that she expects a short-term extension to the Stay Home, Stay Safe order will be necessary, which is currently set to expire at the end of April.

House GOP releases Michigan roadmap for reopening state

House GOP members have released their roadmap for how the state should approach reopening once the state's shelter-in-place order ends.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to take 10% pay cut during COVID-19 pandemic

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state's COVID-19 response on Monday, April 20, from Lansing as the state's new cases have started to slow down.