Michigan Governor's Office
Recent News About Michigan Governor's Office
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Whitmer signs $2.3 billion COVID-19 relief plan but vetoes millions for small business relief
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $2.3 billion COVID-19 relief plan last week but has vetoed $652 million in proposals by the Republican-led Legislature, according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.
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Whitmer accused of failing transparency commitment following discovery of confidential payouts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stand in the Michigan Senate in 2013, as minority leader, and criticized then-Gov. Rick Snyder for maintaining secrecy concerning his public school commission handling and policy implementation.
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Desperate West Branch restaurant owner begs Michigan lawmakers to relax COVID-19 restrictions
Sue Wangler, owner of Wangler's Wagon Wheel in West Branch, presented her testimony recently before the Michigan House Oversight Committee about how COVID-19 restrictions have negatively affected her restaurant, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan government workers prosper as COVID-19 health orders pummel small businesses
As thousands of Michigan small businesses and workers were financially devastated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extensive COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, some government-sector employees have avoided economic setbacks and have even thrived during this period.
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Mackinac Center critical of Whitmer's government expansion proposals in State of the State
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed government expansion plans, outlined in her State of the State address, which was delivered on Jan. 27.
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Residents unclear whether Whitmer will lift COVID-19 restaurant restrictions by February
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the current COVID-19 lockdown might be modified to permit restaurants to resume indoor dining, but Michigan residents remain skeptical, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Michigan's COVID-19 nursing home orders are under fire by family who's lost a loved one
Michigan’s COVID-19 policies regarding nursing homes have come under scrutiny for allegations of neglect of residents largely shut off from the outside world, preventing families from looking out for their best interests, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Increase in COVID-19 cases is being falsely linked to Michigan Supreme Court ruling
In October, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New coronavirus restrictions come amid Michigan Supreme Court decision
Earlier this month, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, determining that the state is no longer under a state of emergency and nullifying executive orders made by the governor in response to the pandemic, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.