Michigan Governor's Office
Recent News About Michigan Governor's Office
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Whitmer vetoes small business relief proposal but approves $2.3 COVID-19 relief plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new $2.3 billion COVID-19 spending plan, while also rejecting a Republican-led Legislature proposal of $652 million in relief for small businesses and others, Bridge Michigan reported.
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Whitmer after signing energy emergency executive order: 'We aren't taking any chances'
After a recent collapse of the energy sector in southern states -- particularly in Texas -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a state of energy emergency executive order on Feb. 20, which guarantees ample propane distribution for the weeks ahead.
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Whitmer’s 'free' community college program won’t be free for one in five Michigan residents
Michigan Reconnect, a new program recently launched by the state of Michigan, is intended to help those without college degrees attain them at local community colleges.
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Whitmer at State of State: "Tough years like 2020 are usually followed by great years"
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer drew attention to her accomplishments, which highlighted government expansion, at the State of the State address on Jan. 27.
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A conservative watchdog group says Whitmer ignored her own COVID-19 executive order
A conservative watchdog organization is saying that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ignored her own COVID-19 executive order when she attended President Joe Biden’s inauguration, which was held at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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COVID-19 trends in Michigan, Canada and other countries were similar in late 2020
The trends and spikes in the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., and other countries, look fairly similar to what is being seen currently, according to Worldometer, a website that tracks the COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world.
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Michigan's COVID-19 cases similar to others as Whitmer refuses to reverse restrictions
Many people have praised the Michigan government over its restrictions and perceived progress when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19.
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Michigan officials blame residents for spread of COVID-19 by not following health and safety guidance
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19 and has extended the current epidemic order through at least Sunday, Dec. 20, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person dining.
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Whitmer's latest COVID-19 restrictions draw criticism for being illogical
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has implemented a new set of restrictions on both individuals and businesses.
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Michigan Supreme Court rules Whitmer's power and executive orders unconstitutional
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statement asserting that her unconstitutional orders should remain in effect was rejected by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Yelp report shows permanent business closures growing in Michigan
As small businesses across the state struggle to stay afloat in the midst of the economic crisis created by restrictions related to COVID-19, and with Michigan ranking 14th in the country for closed businesses since the beginning of March, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a week in mid-September to be Small Business Week for Michigan.
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Macomb County Executive disturbed by Whitmer's lack of transparency
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is one of many Michigan politicians who has shown opposition to the ways in which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has exercised her powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.