September 24, 2020 Cuomo, Whitmer call for Congress to investigate Trump's response to COVID crisis Two Democratic governors are calling for Congress to investigate the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, which they allege was politicized and impeded the U.S. response.
September 11, 2020 Trump says Michigan's Whitmer 'doesn't have a clue' after she calls him 'biggest threat' to US Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “doesn’t have a clue” when it comes to the coronavirus and the economy, President Trump told a rally crowd in the Great Lake State on Thursday -- just hours after the Democrat blasted the president during a news briefing.
September 10, 2020 Whitmer offers free college to 625,000 essential coronavirus workers Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday detailed a plan to offer free college to some 625,000 essential coronavirus workers who helped provide frontline services between April and June.
September 9, 2020 Michigan’s Whitmer says Trump event this week ‘distressing’ – but Biden event OK: report Both President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have campaign events planned in Michigan this week – but the state’s governor approves of only one of them, according to a report.
September 8, 2020 Michigan Democratic governor’s residence getting security upgrades, including new perimeter fence Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s state-owned residence will get a $1.1 million security upgrade, with a new 8-foot-tall barrier around the perimeter.
August 22, 2020 Michigan appeals court backs Whitmer's use of emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic A Michigan appeals court on Friday ruled in favor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ruling that her emergency declarations and orders in response to the coronavirus were legal -- against claims by Republicans that she had overstepped her authority.
August 19, 2020 Michigan settles with Flint water crisis victims for more than $500 million: report The state of Michigan has settled with victims of the Flint water crisis for more than $500 million, and details of the settlement are expected Friday, Detroit News reports.
August 19, 2020 Gretchen Whitmer mouths expletive on 'hot mic,' compares DNC to 'Shark Week' before convention speech Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was caught on a “hot mic” Monday mouthing an expletive and referencing Discovery Channel’s annual special “Shark Week” seconds before her speech was broadcast live on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
August 17, 2020 Gretchen Whitmer criticizes Trump's coronavirus response during convention speech Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, spoke Monday night during the first night of the Democratic Convention.
August 17, 2020 DNC convention speakers: What to know about Gretchen Whitmer Whitmer, who formed a bond with Biden after he campaigned for her in the 2018 gubernatorial election, sent word to his team that while she was flattered, she no longer wanted to be considered for the running mate slot, according to a high-ranking Democrat familiar with the process.