May 14, 2020 Some Michigan law enforcement agencies refusing to enforce Whitmer's coronavirus order Some Michigan law enforcement agencies say they won't enforce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders meant to combat the coronavirus pandemic, which have enraged the Republican-controlled legislature and led to armed protests as some residents grow impatient over statewide restriction measures and business closures.
May 14, 2020 Whitmer's stay-at-home orders protested outside Michigan Capitol as scuffle breaks out Despite driving rain and a heavy police presence, hundreds of protestors once again descended on the steps of the Michigan Capitol Thursday morning to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 14, 2020 Michigan barber defying Gov. Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown has license stripped A Michigan barber who reopened his shop in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown orders had his license temporarily stripped Wednesday.
May 13, 2020 Whitmer believes Biden's denial of sex assault claim, says armed protesters engaged in illegal activity Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told "The View" on Wednesday that the armed protesters in her state were threatening people's lives and therefore not engaging in a legal form of protest.
May 13, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer says sports fans ‘not going to be filling stadiums in the fall’ Sports fans in Michigan who are expecting a return to normal in the months ahead from a coronavirus shutdown received some disappointing news Tuesday from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
May 13, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer cries ‘power grab’ after state GOP challenges her emergency powers Facing a lawsuit by state Republicans over her use of emergency powers during the coronavirus outbreak, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer fired back Tuesday, accusing the GOP of a “power grab.”
May 12, 2020 Michigan judge declines to sign order shutting down barber for defying state’s coronavirus lockdown A Michigan barber has scored an early victory in the fight to keep his shop open after a judge declined to shut him down despite Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s statewide order that has shuttered businesses for weeks due to the coronavirus.
May 7, 2020 Michigan state representative escorted to work by armed guards as coronavirus measures spark protests An African-American state lawmaker was flanked by armed escorts while walking to Michigan's Capitol building Wednesday following weeks of protests that saw armed demonstrators clad in tactical gear storm the building last month to demand the reopening of the state's economy and the rollback of social distancing measures.
May 7, 2020 Michigan barber ticketed for defying coronavirus lockdown says he’ll work until arrested or ‘Jesus walks in’ A Michigan barber, who reopened his shop Monday in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus lockdown order, says that even though he was issued tickets that could see him face jail time and fines, he will continue working until police arrest him, Taser him or “Jesus walks in.”
May 6, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer sued by GOP lawmakers for extending coronavirus state of emergency State lawmakers in Michigan filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday to compel her to reopen the state's economy after she extended her state of emergency declaration following weeks of protests that featured armed demonstrators at the state Capitol.