Our ability to meet the needs is severely compromised when the national stockpile is not able to meet our need and we are told to go find it on our own, gov.( J.B.) Pritzker in Illinois said, you know, we're bidding against one another, that Wild West is the Wild West, I think is how he phrased it.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

This is good news for our state, our businesses, and our working families, we're not out of the woods yet, but this is an important step forward on our MI Safe Start plan to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

We have to reengage like a dial, not a switch that goes on or off, but a dial that we can turn.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

We love Canada, but we drink Michigan beer !

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

I support people's right to demonstrate.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Some exceptions to the order -- which takes effect Saturday -- are caring for a relative or their pet, a child, an elderly or disabled person, visiting someone in a health care facility, or attending a funeral with fewer than 10 people. MICHIGANS WHITMER SAYS LACK OF NATIONAL STRATEGY HAS CREATED POROUS SITUATION FOR CORONAVIRUS TO SPREAD All public and private gatherings of any size are prohibited.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Just over two weeks ago, we had zero. This crisis is ramping up exponentially.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

This is an unprecedented crisis that requires all of us working together to protect our families and our communities, if we all come together, get serious, and do our part by staying home, we can stay safe and save lives.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

I got to know Former Vice President Joe Biden through Beau, it's a rare thing to see such a special relationship a between a father and Former Vice President Joe Biden. It was an extraordinary relationship that they had.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer