New MDHHS order will allow outdoor visits at residential facilities September 10, 2020
LANSING, MICH. People living in residential care facilities such as nursing homes soon will be able to see visitors outdoors under a new epidemic order...
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Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Clarifying Face Covering Requirements For Organized Sports September 9, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-180 today clarifying the rules on face coverings for organized sports during training, practice, and competition. “The COVID-19 virus is easily spread through airborne particles and can affect everyone differently. By wearing...
Michigan National Guard to Support Public Safety, Protect First Amendment Rights to Peaceful Assembly in Wisconsin August 27, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Today, upon the request of Governor Tony Evers (WI), Governor Gretchen Whitmer authorized the use of two companies of Michigan National Guardsmen and...
President Trump Grants Governor Whitmer’s Request to Extend Michigan National Guard Through December 31 to Assist With COVID-19 August 4, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after President Trump granted her request that he authorize the use of Michigan National...
Governor Whitmer Amends MI Safe Start Order to Limit Indoor Gatherings July 29, 2020
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Under the...