Whitmer Extends State Of Emergency After Lawmakers Refuse To Lengthen Disaster DeclarationMichigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the state's coronavirus emergency declaration by executive order after the Republican-controlled Legislature advanced a bill that would not have renewed the original declaration.
State Senators Pass Resolution Urging Gov. Whitmer To Ease Ban On Non-Essential ProceduresMichigan Senate Republicans passed a resolution Tuesday urging Governor Gretchen Whitmer to lift her five-week old ban on non-essential medical and dental procedures.
Governor Whitmer Announces $130M Investment To Make Child Care Affordable, Accessible For FamiliesGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday a $130 million investment to make child care more affordable and accessible for Michigan families during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Construction Work In Michigan To Resume May 7Construction work in Michigan is set to resume on May 7 according to a spokeswoman for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office. 
Senate Urges Gov. Whitmer To Allow Elective Medical ProceduresRepublicans who control the Michigan Senate urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday to lift her five-week-old ban on nonessential medical and dental procedures, saying the decision to resume should be left to hospitals and health providers.
Whitmer Extends Validity Of Personal Protection Orders During COVID-19 PandemicGovernor Whitmer’s order requires law enforcement agencies to extend the validity of personal protection orders to July 21, 2020.   
Here's A Closer Look At Bills Gov. Whitmer Signed Into LawOn Thursday, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 268 and House Bills 5576 & 5580, which together establish the governor’s Michigan Reconnect Grant Program and move Michigan closer to reaching the governor’s goal of attaining 60 percent postsecondary educational attainment by 2030. 
Whitmer: No New State Hires; Money Must Go To Fight CoronavirusGov. Gretchen Whitmer said she suspended state hiring and promotions Monday and vetoed $80 million in new spending in order to steer money to fighting the coronavirus.
Coronavirus In Michigan: State Ranked 5th In Nation With Confirmed CasesGov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday during a press conference Michigan is currently ranked 5th in the nation with confirmed cases of COVID-19. 
Coronavirus In Michigan: Whitmer Says Beaumont Health Is 'Almost At Capacity'“Let's be very clear: Beaumont Health is almost at capacity right now. We have not seen the worst of it yet," Governor Whitmer said. “The numbers are going to continue to climb.”
Coronavirus In Michigan: Whitmer Issues Stay Home Stay Safe Executive OrderMichigan is currently in the top five states in the nation in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The stay home stay safe executive order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 24, for at least the next three weeks.