September 9, 2020 Michigan’s Whitmer says Trump event this week ‘distressing’ – but Biden event OK: report Both President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have campaign events planned in Michigan this week – but the state’s governor approves of only one of them, according to a report.
September 8, 2020 Michigan Democratic governor’s residence getting security upgrades, including new perimeter fence Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s state-owned residence will get a $1.1 million security upgrade, with a new 8-foot-tall barrier around the perimeter.
August 22, 2020 Michigan appeals court backs Whitmer's use of emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic A Michigan appeals court on Friday ruled in favor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ruling that her emergency declarations and orders in response to the coronavirus were legal -- against claims by Republicans that she had overstepped her authority.
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.
