Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine: ‘Operation Warp Speed’

In a Friday press briefing, President Donald Trump discussed “Operation Warp Speed,” a new federal government initiative to finish the development, manufacture and distribution of a proven coronavirus vaccine.

Whitmer extends eviction protection until June 12 with new executive order

“It’s critical Michiganders can self-quarantine and continue staying safer at home without fear of being evicted,” Whitmer said. “This Executive Order gives renters and mobile home owners some peace of mind as we continue to flatten the curve.” 

Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders

With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges caution in COVID-19 update

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday in Lansing on steps to re-engage the economy during her COVID-19 pandemic.

Mich. Republican House Speaker pushes for Whitmer to work with lawmakers on COVID-19 response 

Republican Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is hoping to move past the fight and into a place of progress - but on Friday, a judge will hear oral arguments from the suit filed by House and Senate members claiming that  Gov. Whitmer's emergency orders are invalid.

White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure

The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.

Michigan's gradual reopening gets mixed reactions from residents
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reopened manufacturing on Thursday, a sign that COVID-19's spread is slow enough for the state to reengage more of its economy. While some were in support, others had more of a mixed reaction to the order, which included an extension on the stay-home declaration until May 28.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer gives manufacturing the OK while extending Stay Home order to May 28

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the state's Stay Home, Stay Safe order through May 28 but will allow manufacturing workers, including employees at the big 3 automakers to return to work on Monday, May 11.

Trump administration shelves CDC's detailed guide to reopening country amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Trump administration has shelved a set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places during the still-raging pandemic.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends stay home order, opens manufacturing, announces phased reopening

Gov. Whitmer is holding a press conference Thursday, May 7, 2020 after signing an executive order that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits in Michigan during the pandemic.