Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveils school plan due to coronavirus
Schools will not resume for the remainder of this school year, unless gathering restrictions are lifted before then.
Schools will not resume for the remainder of this school year, unless gathering restrictions are lifted before then.
Whitmer orders K-12 schools close for rest of year, sets guidelines for remote learning
Whitmer is expected to announce Thursday morning that if kids are not back in class by mid-May, the rest of Michigan's 2019-20 school year will be over.
Whitmer is expected to announce Thursday morning that if kids are not back in class by mid-May, the rest of Michigan's 2019-20 school year will be over.
Whitmer considering summer online learning, early start to next school year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to announce Thursday that unless kids are back in school by mid-May, the rest of the school year will be canceled. To supplement the missed time for academia, Republicans want there to be some form of online learning over the summer.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to announce Thursday that unless kids are back in school by mid-May, the rest of the school year will be canceled. To supplement the missed time for academia, Republicans want there to be some form of online learning over the summer.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends state of emergency, declares state of disaster due to coronavirus outbreak
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order extending the state of emergency and declares a state of disaster due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order extending the state of emergency and declares a state of disaster due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Trump allies warn against feud with Whitmer, a swing state governor
The dispute between President Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer comes months before Election Day in a state that could make or break Trump's reelection bid.
The dispute between President Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer comes months before Election Day in a state that could make or break Trump's reelection bid.
"She made the list two months ago," Joe Biden considering Michigan Governor for VP
Joe Biden said Tuesday night he was considering Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for vice president.
Joe Biden said Tuesday night he was considering Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for vice president.
Whitmer talks one-on-one about Mich. schools, churches and more
FOX 2’s Roop Raj talks one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer about the state of Michigan right now amid the coronavirus crisis.
FOX 2’s Roop Raj talks one-on-one with Gov. Whitmer about the state of Michigan right now amid the coronavirus crisis.
Whitmer weighs ending the school year early and releasing some inmates from prison amid coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has some big decisions to make as she weighs whether to end the school year early and if she should release inmates from some prisons to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has some big decisions to make as she weighs whether to end the school year early and if she should release inmates from some prisons to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Michigan school year expected to end with students being promoted due to pandemic
The order would allow all schools to remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while no third grade students will be flunked for failure to read.
The order would allow all schools to remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while no third grade students will be flunked for failure to read.
Some road construction workers wonder if their job is essential during pandemic
On Friday the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association representing contract workers used by MDOT and others, sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
On Friday the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association representing contract workers used by MDOT and others, sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces $150M increase in funding for COVID-19
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said $150 million in supplemental funding has been approved to fight COVID-19.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said $150 million in supplemental funding has been approved to fight COVID-19.
Gov. Whitmer announces unemployement benefit expansion, pay increased to $600 per week
Workers who weren't eligible for Michigan's unemployment programs will now be provided $600 a week for four months on top of the state benefit
Workers who weren't eligible for Michigan's unemployment programs will now be provided $600 a week for four months on top of the state benefit
Michigan's fight against COVID-19 has only just started: 'Cases have not yet peaked'
Michigan Gov. Whitmer will hold a press conference Monday to update residents on the state's effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer will hold a press conference Monday to update residents on the state's effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Whitmer signs executive order allowing physician assistants, nurses to treat COVID-19 patients
Gov. Whitmer has signed an executive order broadening the scope of who can care for COVID-19 patients, allowing physician assistants and nurses to also help for people diagnosed with coronavirus.
Gov. Whitmer has signed an executive order broadening the scope of who can care for COVID-19 patients, allowing physician assistants and nurses to also help for people diagnosed with coronavirus.
President Trump approves Michigan's disaster declaration
On Friday he ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.
On Friday he ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.
Trump slams Gov. Gretchen 'Half Whitmer' in new tweet over medical supplies
Trump tweeted tonight: "I love Michigan, one of the reasons we are doing such a GREAT job for them during this horrible Pandemic. Yet your Governor, Gretchen "Half" Whitmer is way in over her ahead, she doesn't have a clue. Likes blaming everyone for her own ineptitude! #MAGA"
Trump tweeted tonight: "I love Michigan, one of the reasons we are doing such a GREAT job for them during this horrible Pandemic. Yet your Governor, Gretchen "Half" Whitmer is way in over her ahead, she doesn't have a clue. Likes blaming everyone for her own ineptitude! #MAGA"
Whitmer signs order delaying city and state tax deadline
Effective immediately, state of Michigan and city of Detroit income tax returns and payments due on April 15 are now due before midnight on July 15. Other state of Michigan cities with income taxes due on April 15 will now be due on July 15, while cities with income taxes due on April 30 will now be due on July 31.
Effective immediately, state of Michigan and city of Detroit income tax returns and payments due on April 15 are now due before midnight on July 15. Other state of Michigan cities with income taxes due on April 15 will now be due on July 15, while cities with income taxes due on April 30 will now be due on July 31.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer submits disaster declaration request to Pres. Trump
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give an update on the latest information about COVID-19 in Michigan.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give an update on the latest information about COVID-19 in Michigan.
Trump, Whitmer trade shots over COVID-19 supplies
Tonight on the Sean Hannity show on FOX News, Trump took a shot at Whitmer.
Tonight on the Sean Hannity show on FOX News, Trump took a shot at Whitmer.
Gov. Whitmer signs order making it easier to access prescriptions
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order easing restrictions on patients needing prescription drugs.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order easing restrictions on patients needing prescription drugs.