Michigan's Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers are at odds over her emergency powers. The law is on her side.

Michigan was embroiled in not one, but two emergencies in 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic, and the legal controversy over the governor’s use of executive power. Residents were subjected to legally ...

The law used by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to issue emergency orders without legislative approval during the pandemic is getting repealed. On Wednesday, the Michigan House approved Unlock Michigan’s ...

In a 60-48 vote in the Michigan House of Representatives, the Emergency Powers Act of 1945 that had given Governor Gretchen Whitmer more ruling power was repealed.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michigan State Rep. Rob VerHeulen about his new bill that Democrats say is an attempt to undermine them as they prepare to take over several state offices.

Legislators of both parties should look to place safeguards on the governor’s emergency powers for reasons that benefit all Michigan residents.

Kalel Mullings bailed out Michigan. Mullings scored on a fourth-and-goal with 37 seconds to go to give the No. 18 Wolverines a 27-24 win over No. 11 USC. Mullings’ TD came after he broke a 63 ...

Michigan Republican senators used a relatively obscure procedural tactic Thursday to repeal an emergency powers law in a manner that prevents Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from issuing a veto. The Senate ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be stripped of emergency powers she used during the coronavirus pandemic after a 76-year-old law was repealed Wednesday.The GOP-led state House followed the ...

The Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling delivers a major blow to the emergency powers Whitmer has wielded in order to control the spread of COVID-19 across the state. The governor stated that, “Right now, ...

LANSING, MI — Unlock Michigan has plans to launch another petition initiative that will aim to take away the emergency powers of the state health department.

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 ...