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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.

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.