August 14, 2020 Michigan sees record in daily coronavirus cases: report Michigan on Thursday reported 1,121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, marking a new daily high in almost three months, per the AP.
August 8, 2020 Whitmer met with Biden as he nears VP decision: AP Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware last weekend to meet with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's first known in-person session with a potential running mate as he nears a decision.
August 7, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls for resignation of county official who used racial slur Leenanau County Road Commissioner Tom Eckerle went on a tirade after being asked why he wasn't wearing a mask.
August 5, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares racism 'public health crisis,' requires bias training for state employees Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is declaring racism a public health crisis and pursuing initiatives to "eradicate and prevent discrimination and racial inequity" -- including making all state employees undergo "implicit bias training," her office announced Wednesday.
July 16, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer angers GOP lawmakers after using statewide emergency alert system for message on masks Republican lawmakers in Michigan are planning to introduce bills to limit what the state’s emergency alert system sends after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a statewide alert to cell phones urging residents to wear masks.
July 15, 2020 Michigan girl sent to juvenile detention for not doing online schoolwork: report A Michigan girl was incarcerated in May after she allegedly failed to finish her online schoolwork, according to a report.
July 9, 2020 Trump call to reopen schools draws pushback from Dem governors Inslee, Whitmer At least two Democratic Party governors said Thursday they’ll delay reopening schools for the fall semester if they decide the coronavirus pandemic makes reopening them unsafe for students and staff.
July 7, 2020 Whitmer warns Michigan may 'dial back' reopening as coronavirus cases jump Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is warning that her state may “dial back” its coronavirus reopening if the contagion’s resurgence continues.
July 1, 2020 Michigan governor orders closure of indoor service at bars in much of the state over coronavirus fears Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer became the latest state leader to roll back the easing of some restrictions as the country deals with a surge in coronavirus cases when she signed an executive order Wednesday closing indoor service at bars throughout most of lower Michigan.
June 25, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer can keep gyms closed amid coronavirus reopening, federal appeals court rules A federal appeals court in Michigan has worked out that gym customers won’t be returning to their indoor sweat sessions just yet.