Whitmer talks vaccine mandates and mask rules in budget language
"I didn’t back down when people tried to undermine our efforts to keep people safe, and they showed up on the front lawn with semi-automatic rifles, and it continues to be a core value of mine. So, as we so scrutinize all the different aspects of this budget, that’s the frame from which I will be looking at some of the boilerplates."
New $70B state budget helps child care, state police and direct care health workers
The House Republicans also inserted language restricting the ability of the state and local governments to impose mask mandates on K-12, college students and others. The governor's office is researching the issue. Whitmer does not favor that and she could veto those restrictions.
Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, NY Times over 2018 story on taxes
Mary Trump, the former president's estranged niece, and the New York Times are facing a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper’s reporters.
Michigan Republicans sue over excess campaign donations to Gov. Whitmer
The Michigan Republican Party sued to stop Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign from collecting excess donations.
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.
Biden says US 'not seeking a new Cold War' during UN address
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.
October trial postponed for 5 men in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
The trial for five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been postponed.
Biden calls on wealthy to ‘pay their fair share’ in speech on economy
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
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.
Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig talks all things politics 1-on-1
On Monday in Greektown -Detroit's former police chief is talking about issues important to a governor.
Obama hails the heroes of 9/11
President Barack Obama has lauded the heroes of 9/11 — and of the years since — in a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
AP Fact Check: Biden oversimplifies UAW's support for boosting electric vehicle sales
In remarks made Wednesday, President Joe Biden touted support from the United Auto Workers Union for the country's transition to electric vehicles. But the UAW has never endorsed the plan.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes spending $200M to replace lead water pipes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed using federal COVID-19 relief money to replace lead water pipes.
Trump endorses challenger to Michigan Republican Fred Upton
Both Upton's challenger and a secretary of state candidate have pushed for an audit of the 2020 presidential election.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens announces marriage
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel officiated the ceremony, according to a post on Twitter.
Michigan Legislature seeks to limit Gov. Whitmer’s use of alert system
Lawmakers want to limit when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can send statewide emergency alerts after she sent several during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veteran calls US military exit of Afghanistan heartbreaking
"I was actually in favor of ending the war, but this isn't how you end it, we ended it with a lot of dishonor," he said. "I think it will very much damage our reputation as a nation."