West Michigan Medical Practices Sue Whitmer Over Elective Procedure Ban

Three West Michigan medical practices are suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the state's public health executive orders, claiming they should now be...

Republican-Led Lawsuit Against Michigan Stay-Home Order Begins

The extent of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s powers during the COVID-19 pandemic were at issue in the Michigan Court of Claims...

DMC’s Sinai Grace, Under Fire for Body Storage Photos, Says State Not Investigating

The Detroit Medical Center's (DMC) Sinai Grace Hospital has been at the center of national attention due to photographs that...

Whitmer Settles Detroit Students’ “Right to Read” Suit

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has settled a lawsuit over conditions created in Detroit schools while under state control. "This settlement does not...

Capitol Gun Debate in Lansing Intensifies Climate

Between a Republican-led lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, armed protesters in the Capitol and violent rhetoric online, Michiganders might think there’s not a whole...

Activists Push For Rent Cancellation and Electricity Shut-Off Moratorium During Crisis

More than 1 million unemployment claims have been filed in Michigan. That leaves housing activists worried about how out-of-work residents...

Wayne State Study Offers Guide to Reopening Businesses Safely

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced a 6-step plan to re-start businesses that have been shut down during the coronavirus pandemic....

Carmakers Reopen Plants May 18th With Mixed Sales Outlook

An executive order signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week allows manufacturing in Michigan to resume on May 11th. The announcement...

Former U.S. Attorney: Republican-led Legislature’s Lawsuit Against Whitmer Not Likely to Prevail

Gov. Whitmer has extended the "Stay, Home, Stay Safe," executive order until May 28th, in line with the emergency declaration,...

COVID-19 Forces Local Clerks to Confront Election Safety, Complications

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting planning efforts for this year's August primary and November general elections. Among a number of issues...

Gov. Whitmer Extends “Stay Home” Order Until May 28th, Allows Manufacturing Workers to Resume Work

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended her "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 28th.  But, the governor is allowing manufacturing...

Detroit VA Medical Center’s COVID-19 Response

Many hospitals in southeastern Michigan have seen a dramatic change in the way they operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Detroit’s...