Governor Whitmer provides COVID-19 update, discusses return to in-person education By Will Kriss Feb 24, 2021 5:00 PM LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) â Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state, along with discussions on a return to in-person learning for public schools. Among other figures, she was joined by Craig Carmoney, superintendent of the year and Superintendent of Meridian Public Schools in Midland County who was recently appointed to Governor Whitmerâs Student Recovery Advisory Council. The governor talked about the importance of in-person learning and how the state is committed to keeping Michigan safely moving forward.