Governor, lawmakers at odds over emergency declaration extension
Tensions are rising between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers over an in-person vote scheduled for Tuesday that would extend the state's emergency declaration. While Whitmer and GOP lawmakers are at odds over how long the order last, Detroit Democrats are unhappy an in-person vote is even happening, arguing it opens them up to possible exposure of coroanvirus.
Tensions are rising between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers over an in-person vote scheduled for Tuesday that would extend the state's emergency declaration. While Whitmer and GOP lawmakers are at odds over how long the order last, Detroit Democrats are unhappy an in-person vote is even happening, arguing it opens them up to possible exposure of coroanvirus.
Vanessa Bryant reacts after it's announced Kobe will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Vanessa Bryant, with her eldest daughter Natalia by her side, reacted after the announcement that her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday in an interview with TSN.
Vanessa Bryant, with her eldest daughter Natalia by her side, reacted after the announcement that her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday in an interview with TSN.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer anticipates extending 'Stay Home' order
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said it's likely she'll extend her stay home order but stopped short of saying how long it would be extended or when she would announce it.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said it's likely she'll extend her stay home order but stopped short of saying how long it would be extended or when she would announce it.
You can be criminally penalized for breaking social distancing rules in Michigan
Following up on one of Michigan's largest increase in daily totals of coronavirus, the state is now fining people who violate social distancing guidelines established by the state. Residents can even be criminally penalized.
Following up on one of Michigan's largest increase in daily totals of coronavirus, the state is now fining people who violate social distancing guidelines established by the state. Residents can even be criminally penalized.
Whitmer COVID-19 town hall: To get through this we must all do our part
Social distancing was displayed in real time for this town hall with the lead anchors from channels 4, 7, and our own Huel Perkins hosting the event from our respective TV stations.
Social distancing was displayed in real time for this town hall with the lead anchors from channels 4, 7, and our own Huel Perkins hosting the event from our respective TV stations.
FOX 2 partners with TV stations for Gov Whitmer Town Hall on COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday night at 7 p.m. Governor Gretchen Whitmer will address the state during the Governor's Town Hall at 7 p.m. on FOX 2, WDIV, and WXYZ.
Thursday night at 7 p.m. Governor Gretchen Whitmer will address the state during the Governor's Town Hall at 7 p.m. on FOX 2, WDIV, and WXYZ.
WATCH: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer holds town hall with Detroit TV stations
Detroit's three biggest TV stations came together to hold a remarkable town hall event with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Detroit's three biggest TV stations came together to hold a remarkable town hall event with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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.