What a Tudor Dixon vs. Gretchen Whitmer race for Michigan's Governor looks like
This November, Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer will take on challenger Tudor Dixon. Here's what's expected of the race this fall.
Michigan raises age for purchasing tobacco to 21
The package of bills strengthened the state's regulations over tobacco use and sales.
Whitmer signs final piece of $76B state budget, vetoes money approved for anti-abortion causes
A flood of federal money and higher tax revenue led to the state's massive budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Here's what's in the budget:
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 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.
Reversal of Roe v. Wade ‘devastating’, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says
On Friday, June 24, the United States Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years.
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.
Whitmer requests Biden declare major disaster at Gaylord tornado site
One of the worst tornados in Michigan history swept through the northern Michigan town, killing two and injuring 44 others.
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.
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.
Baby formula shortage solutions being addressed in Michigan; where can parents get formula?
The shortage is being addressed at all levels to help parents in need of formula. National, statewide and local assistance options are available.
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.
State Democrat lawmakers scramble to fortify abortion rights; Whitmer lawsuit could be the key
The question of abortion is being grappled with state-by-state across the nation if Roe vs. Wade is nullified.
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.
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.
Brandon Caserta attorney after Whitmer trial acquittal: 'Our governor was never in any danger’
The attorney for Brandon Caserta, one of two men acquitted for an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, says the leader of the state was never in danger.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office issues statement after acquittals and mistrial in kidnapping plot
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office has issued a statement following the acquittal of two men in the plot to kidnap the governor.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer files lawsuit to overturn state's 1931-era abortion ban
While abortion remains legal at the federal level, a state statute passed in 1931 outlaws abortion without exceptions for rape or incest.
Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping plot trial: what the jury is considering
The jury is now deliberating in the trial of four men accused of plotting to abduct Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. But there a lot of different factors that go into the decision-making process.
What is in Michigan's $4.7 billion infrastructure bill?
Drinking water upgrades, internet access, fixing roads, bridges, and dams - here's how the state's largest infrastructure bill will be spent in Michigan.

















