With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects
Among the projects the state is eyeing is General Motors new electric vehicle battery factory. Several hundred million will also be available to restaurants and other businesses that lost money during the pandemic.
Among the projects the state is eyeing is General Motors new electric vehicle battery factory. Several hundred million will also be available to restaurants and other businesses that lost money during the pandemic.
Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance
The bulk of the money is from the federal government that will go to schools, airports, and emergency rental aid.
The bulk of the money is from the federal government that will go to schools, airports, and emergency rental aid.
Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day
Another veto that has some scratching their heads is the governor's veto that would have created polling places at senior centers around the state. She said the bill would actually make it more difficult for seniors to vote.
Another veto that has some scratching their heads is the governor's veto that would have created polling places at senior centers around the state. She said the bill would actually make it more difficult for seniors to vote.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional
Whitmer’s office had already said she would block two sections affecting local health departments that Republicans hoped to secure during budget agreements.
Whitmer’s office had already said she would block two sections affecting local health departments that Republicans hoped to secure during budget agreements.
Michigan's budget plan boosts child care, equips state police with body cams, increases nursing home wages
In order to secure the budget deal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed not to issue COVID-19 vaccine requirements that extend beyond President Joe Biden's rules.
In order to secure the budget deal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed not to issue COVID-19 vaccine requirements that extend beyond President Joe Biden's rules.
Michigan lawmakers, governor reach state budget agreement
Both parties entered negotiations backed with a big surplus in consumer spending and other coronavirus relief funds, which likely eased what can be a tough legislative process.
Both parties entered negotiations backed with a big surplus in consumer spending and other coronavirus relief funds, which likely eased what can be a tough legislative process.
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
Trump attacks Michigan Republicans after senate report finds no fraud in 2020 election
The president accused the Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee and the Senate Majority leader of trying to "hide the truth" about the election. The Republican-led investigation found no evidence of fraud.
The president accused the Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee and the Senate Majority leader of trying to "hide the truth" about the election. The Republican-led investigation found no evidence of fraud.
Senate-led investigation of Michigan's 2020 election uncovers no evidence of fraud
Any further investigation of theories alleging fraud, including those that looking at Antrim County would be "a complete waste of time" read the report, which found no evidence of fraud.
Any further investigation of theories alleging fraud, including those that looking at Antrim County would be "a complete waste of time" read the report, which found no evidence of fraud.
Michigan Senate passes $6.6 billion federal aid package as lawmakers, Whitmer come to budget agreement
Under federal law, schools with higher numbers of poor students will receive a larger share of the extra money. Another $2.2 billion was approved for rent and local governments.
Under federal law, schools with higher numbers of poor students will receive a larger share of the extra money. Another $2.2 billion was approved for rent and local governments.
Where should Michigan spend $6.5 billion? Whitmer wants $250 million for state parks
The state Senate also recommended $1.5 billion to replace 400 locally-owned bridges - five times as much as what the Michigan governor recommended before cash flowed into the state.
The state Senate also recommended $1.5 billion to replace 400 locally-owned bridges - five times as much as what the Michigan governor recommended before cash flowed into the state.
Michigan Democrats renew push for background checks for gun sales
Current loopholes in Michigan's gun laws make it so online and private transactions aren't subjected to background checks. Despite polls showing eight in 10 Americans supporting such measures, the bill is likely to die in the Republican-led Legislature.
Current loopholes in Michigan's gun laws make it so online and private transactions aren't subjected to background checks. Despite polls showing eight in 10 Americans supporting such measures, the bill is likely to die in the Republican-led Legislature.
Senate Republicans relax bill that closes drop boxes early
Instead of closing the drop boxes before Election Day in Michigan, the bill now proposes to close them three hours before polls close. Opponents to the legislation were not appeased.
Instead of closing the drop boxes before Election Day in Michigan, the bill now proposes to close them three hours before polls close. Opponents to the legislation were not appeased.
Michigan GOP outlines plans for spending billions in federal Covid aid
The budget plan would send $13 billion to schools, local governments, child care, food and rental assistance, coronavirus testing, and vaccine distribution.
The budget plan would send $13 billion to schools, local governments, child care, food and rental assistance, coronavirus testing, and vaccine distribution.
Whitmer vetoes Republican bills linking pandemic powers to $1 billion-plus federal funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed another budget plan from the Michigan legislature over an impasse of emergency powers she's used to lift and enact restrictions during the pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed another budget plan from the Michigan legislature over an impasse of emergency powers she's used to lift and enact restrictions during the pandemic.
Michigan legislature reveals nearly $700K in confidential severance deals
The disclosure from the Michigan legislature follows intense criticism of the governor for two high-end payments to former public employees who left the job.
The disclosure from the Michigan legislature follows intense criticism of the governor for two high-end payments to former public employees who left the job.
Advocates launch ballot drive to open Michigan governor, legislature to public-records requests
Michigan is one of just two states that exempt the governor's office and the legislature from open-records requests. Efforts to end exemptions have died in the state Senate in recent years.
Michigan is one of just two states that exempt the governor's office and the legislature from open-records requests. Efforts to end exemptions have died in the state Senate in recent years.
Aid to embattled Senate Majority leader leaving for job in Attorney General's office
Amber McCann, Mike Shirkey's deputy chief of staff and press secretary who has worked with three GOP senate majority leaders will start work in the department's public information and education office.
Amber McCann, Mike Shirkey's deputy chief of staff and press secretary who has worked with three GOP senate majority leaders will start work in the department's public information and education office.
Michigan GOP leader Shirkey on hot mic doubles down after Capitol riot hoax claim
Mike Shirkey finds himself at the center of controversy after a video posted online filmed him describing the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6 a "hoax" and "all staged."
Mike Shirkey finds himself at the center of controversy after a video posted online filmed him describing the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6 a "hoax" and "all staged."
State police says in lawsuit 7 top officials used encrypted messaging app
Some MSP officials under investigation after using the encrypted messaging app "Signal."
Some MSP officials under investigation after using the encrypted messaging app "Signal."