Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking action after a denial of federal aid. The state is appealing a decision made by FEMA regarding disaster assistance. The denial was related to the Individual Assistance program, which is a part of FEMA's aid offerings.

This development comes after a series of deadly tornadoes struck Southwest Michigan in March. Further details about the appeal and the tornado outbreak are available from the governor's office and other sources, including a video report from WXYZ Channel 7.