Michigan part of Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour project

Michigan part of Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour project

Charging stations will be built along a 1,100-mile stretch of Lake Michigan to bolster the electric vehicle capacity of the scenic route.

Charging stations will be built along a 1,100-mile stretch of Lake Michigan to bolster the electric vehicle capacity of the scenic route.

Whitmer expects 'ugliness' of GOP Primary to extend to Nov. election race

Whitmer expects 'ugliness' of GOP Primary to extend to Nov. election race

"I am going to stay focused on delivering for the people of Michigan," she said. "Some of the ugliness that has been a part of that Primary, and looks like it will continue into the general election, doesn’t serve the people of Michigan."

"I am going to stay focused on delivering for the people of Michigan," she said. "Some of the ugliness that has been a part of that Primary, and looks like it will continue into the general election, doesn’t serve the people of Michigan."

Michigan raises age for purchasing tobacco to 21

Michigan raises age for purchasing tobacco to 21

The package of bills strengthened the state's regulations over tobacco use and sales.

The package of bills strengthened the state's regulations over tobacco use and sales.

Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan budget at the Corner Ballpark

Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan budget at the Corner Ballpark

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a new state budget, putting an end to weeks of partisan debate about state spending it tries to level the playing field for Michiganders bouncing back from Covid.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a new state budget, putting an end to weeks of partisan debate about state spending it tries to level the playing field for Michiganders bouncing back from Covid.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks state Supreme Court to protect abortion

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks state Supreme Court to protect abortion

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state Supreme Court to act now and rule in her favor to block the implementation of the 1931 law that would ban abortion in the state.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state Supreme Court to act now and rule in her favor to block the implementation of the 1931 law that would ban abortion in the state.

Michigan schools to receive $14M for assessing safety plans at districts

Michigan schools to receive $14M for assessing safety plans at districts

The bill originally sent money only to Oxford schools. But after mass shootings in New York and Texas, lawmakers boosted funding for security planning at schools as well.

The bill originally sent money only to Oxford schools. But after mass shootings in New York and Texas, lawmakers boosted funding for security planning at schools as well.

Gretchen Whitmer signs new abortion directive for state departments

Gretchen Whitmer signs new abortion directive for state departments

Michigan's prevailing abortion law is a ban on the practice, without exceptions for rape or incest. If a ban on abortion restrictions is lifted, it would become the state's law.

Michigan's prevailing abortion law is a ban on the practice, without exceptions for rape or incest. If a ban on abortion restrictions is lifted, it would become the state's law.

Whitmer proposes $500 tax rebate to working families; state GOP wants bigger cut

Whitmer proposes $500 tax rebate to working families; state GOP wants bigger cut

The governor has proposed the single-largest budget plan in Michigan history for the upcoming fiscal year, buoyed by pandemic relief funds and additional tax revenue.

The governor has proposed the single-largest budget plan in Michigan history for the upcoming fiscal year, buoyed by pandemic relief funds and additional tax revenue.

Whitmer signs 'Wyatt's Law' into office, creating public child abuse registry

Whitmer signs 'Wyatt's Law' into office, creating public child abuse registry

The information, now available to parents and guardians of children throughout the state plugs a gap of available knowledge that parents can use to check if a caretaker has been convicted of child abuse.

The information, now available to parents and guardians of children throughout the state plugs a gap of available knowledge that parents can use to check if a caretaker has been convicted of child abuse.

Gov. Whitmer talks 1-on-1 about the fight to protect abortion rights

Gov. Whitmer talks 1-on-1 about the fight to protect abortion rights

"My goal is to make sure that the law that has been, rightfully, squarely, for women to make their own bodily choices and to have autonomy as full Americans, with decision-making and agency over their own bodies, is crucial," she said.

"My goal is to make sure that the law that has been, rightfully, squarely, for women to make their own bodily choices and to have autonomy as full Americans, with decision-making and agency over their own bodies, is crucial," she said.

Whitmer says she'll 'fight like hell to protect abortion' in wake of report of Supreme Court vote

Whitmer says she'll 'fight like hell to protect abortion' in wake of report of Supreme Court vote

Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.

Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.