Whitmer says possible short-term extension of stay-at-home order is needed, highlights improved numbers within the state

April 22nd, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer's stay-at-home order will likely be extended beyond May 1, at least for a short term, she said during a press conference earlier this afternoon. Whitmer had previously said on Monday that the ensuing 10 days would help decide whether or not an extension would be warranted, but said today that those who are...

Whitmer says stay-at-home orders are working, plans press conferences to announce new “strategic” plans to reopen the economy

April 19th, 20200 Governor Whitmer defended her stay-at-home order, one of the nation's most conservative, on news programs Sunday as she prepares to reopen the economy in “strategic” phases during press conferences this week. “My stay-at-home order is one of the nation's more conservative, but the fact of the matter is it's working," she said on...