President Trump considers pardoning Whitmer kidnap plotters
Trump teased the idea for the first time on Wednesday, mentioning it at a press conference in the Oval Office after being asked by a reporter. The President said, "I'm going to take a look at it," referring to the federal convictions.
Trump teased the idea for the first time on Wednesday, mentioning it at a press conference in the Oval Office after being asked by a reporter. The President said, "I'm going to take a look at it," referring to the federal convictions.
Former GOP Speaker agrees with pushback against state's 'corporate welfare' plan
Bolger, who now runs the West Michigan Policy forum argues, that cash windfalls and tax breaks should be the last thing offered, and the first thing, is what they should be doing down south.
Bolger, who now runs the West Michigan Policy forum argues, that cash windfalls and tax breaks should be the last thing offered, and the first thing, is what they should be doing down south.
Democrat House leader sounds off on GOP speaker Matt Hall
One could say that budget peace is not at hand - but the rhetoric is going up.
One could say that budget peace is not at hand - but the rhetoric is going up.
Democrats push back on Trump's 'Big beautiful tax bill' while GOP promise tax cuts
The bill also bumps the standard deduction and child tax credit, and it allows small businesses to deduct more of their income.
The bill also bumps the standard deduction and child tax credit, and it allows small businesses to deduct more of their income.
Letter by Warren mom with special needs son has Medicaid plea read on Capitol Hill
Republicans say this massive legislative package, meant to deliver trillions in tax breaks cuts the fat, not services to people who need them.
Republicans say this massive legislative package, meant to deliver trillions in tax breaks cuts the fat, not services to people who need them.
Debbie Dingell appears to sleep in House meeting; drops fiesty reply
But Dingell shot back at the claims, by quoting the video post on X with her own reply.
But Dingell shot back at the claims, by quoting the video post on X with her own reply.
Michigan lawmakers push defense-minded security bills aimed at securing schools from emergencies
One lawmaker's package of bills seeks to beef up the defense in schools by equipping them with better training in the event of an active shooter or other emergency.
One lawmaker's package of bills seeks to beef up the defense in schools by equipping them with better training in the event of an active shooter or other emergency.
Michigan Senate passes cell phone rule that would limit use in schools
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.
It's likely a rule limiting the use of cell phones in schools is coming. But whether it's an outright ban or if there are exceptions remains to be seen.
Haley Stevens running for U.S. Senate in Michigan, joining growing Democratic field
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 is growing increasingly crowded with the first sitting member of Congress announcing a bid for the open seat.
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 is growing increasingly crowded with the first sitting member of Congress announcing a bid for the open seat.
Trump tariffs: US market uncertainty brings anxiety to automakers
The head of the federal reserves says President Donald Trump's tariffs could push economic growth lower and inflation higher. The talk of increase tariffs is also worrying the Metro Detroit auto industry.
The head of the federal reserves says President Donald Trump's tariffs could push economic growth lower and inflation higher. The talk of increase tariffs is also worrying the Metro Detroit auto industry.
Michigan's political odd couple Whitmer and Hall in spotlight after Trump visit
There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side.
There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side.
Michigan Governor Whitmer delivers speech to leaders in Washington D.C.
Before laying out her plans for U.S. manufacturing and defense during her "Build America, Build!" address, the governor touched on tariffs and the impact they could have on the country.
Before laying out her plans for U.S. manufacturing and defense during her "Build America, Build!" address, the governor touched on tariffs and the impact they could have on the country.
Wayne State hosts first responder support program to help with mental health
They protect and help communities small and large, but first responders see many things that can affect their mental health.
They protect and help communities small and large, but first responders see many things that can affect their mental health.
Stellantis laying off workers at Warren, Sterling Heights plants
The market is already responding to auto tariffs, and so are carmakers. Stellantis laid off close to 1,000 workers, including here in Michigan. What the company and experts are saying about the move.
The market is already responding to auto tariffs, and so are carmakers. Stellantis laid off close to 1,000 workers, including here in Michigan. What the company and experts are saying about the move.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs defends job cuts during VA visit
It's also a system experiencing serious uncertainty as the Department of Government Efficiency targets 80-thousand workers for job cuts - potentially hundreds right here at the Detroit VA... which serves 350-thousand veterans in Michigan.
It's also a system experiencing serious uncertainty as the Department of Government Efficiency targets 80-thousand workers for job cuts - potentially hundreds right here at the Detroit VA... which serves 350-thousand veterans in Michigan.
Detroit Regional Chamber discusses tariffs with business leaders
On Wednesday, President Trump is planning to implement new tariffs on several countries, including Canada, which could strongly impact Michigan?s economy. The Detroit regional chamber presented its 11th state of the region, where many leaders expressed concern over the president's choices.
On Wednesday, President Trump is planning to implement new tariffs on several countries, including Canada, which could strongly impact Michigan?s economy. The Detroit regional chamber presented its 11th state of the region, where many leaders expressed concern over the president's choices.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
State of the State: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers annual address Wednesday night
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
Michigan State of the State: When will Gov. Whitmer deliver address?
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
Restaurants nervous as Michigan lawmakers debate paid sick time ahead of Friday deadline
While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.
While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.