'Fix the damn roads': Gov. Whitmer touts $4.8 billion Building Michigan Together infrastructure plan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is touting the Building Michigan Together Plan ahead of signing the bipartisan bill.
Michigan Gas Prices: Costs dip 8 cents but remain high at $4.16 a gallon; Whitmer calls for freezing state tax
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a bill last week that would have suspended the state gas tax beginning in 2023. She then called for freezing the tax but protecting the school and road sources that use that money.
Whitmer proposes pausing Michigan's 6% gas sales tax amid record prices
As gas prices are higher than ever before, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on legislators to pause the 6% sales tax to help with the soaring prices of gas.
Whitmer kidnapping trial: key informant says suspects wanted to target and kill law enforcement
Jurors in Michigan are hearing from an Army veteran who became an FBI informant after hearing members of a militia talk about killing police.
Whitmer 'open to having conversation' with lawmakers on dropping gas sales tax
For the first time, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is willing to have a conversation about eliminating the 6 percent sales tax on gasoline - but she never said if she would endorse it.
Michigan legislature hits bump in the road to suspending state gas tax
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.
Whitmer joins other governors calling for suspending federal gas tax amid high oil prices
Gas prices hit a record-high Tuesday as the cost for a gallon of petroleum reached an average of $4.17 in the U.S. Prices in Michigan fell just below $4, however that's likely to continue growing.
Michigan legislature approves tax cuts that Whitmer opposes
The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issues directive to speed up pothole repairs on trunklines
Even by Michigan standards, this pothole season has been a particularly bad one.
Gov. Whitmer announces Michigan will divest from Russian investments
rom the letter, Whitmer said, “I am writing to call on the State of Michigan Investment Board to hold a special meeting to divest the State of Michigan Retirement Systems pension plans from any investments in institutions or companies headquartered in Russia or that have their principal place of business in Russia."
Judge dismisses entrapment argument in trial for three in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are accused of helping six others conspire to kidnap the Michigan governor. But their defense team has argued the men were entrapped by the FBI - an allegation a judge has tossed out.
Republicans push for state income tax cut, but Whitmer not revealing her response - yet
Politicians choose their words very carefully so note that she did not say she was either for or against it. At a bill signing ceremony, the governor was asked to clarify her stance.
Gov. Whitmer signs bills to reduce prescription drug prices in Michigan
The bills also help guarantee a pharmacist can provide honest advice to patients about treatment options and hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable.
Ambassador Bridge closure: Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls on Canada to reopen traffic
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Canadian authorities to reopen the Ambassador Bridge as it is threatening the state's economy the longer the protests drag on.
Whitmer releases $74.1 billion Michigan budget plan for next fiscal year
The bill includes creating a $1 billion school modernization fund and an array of one-time spending plans due to the state's $7 billion balance carried over into the new year.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes $2.3 billion to entice more teachers
Full-time K-12 public employees would get $2,000 and an additional $2,000 if they came back to the district next year. Counselors and social workers would also get bonuses.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks tax cuts, GM's EV investment in State of the State
Speaking from the Detroit Diesel headquarters, Whitmer outlined some successes in the past year and shared her vision for 2022 involving tax cuts, helping seniors, slashing insulin costs, mental health funding and reduction in costs for electric vehicles.
Whitmer State of the State preview: GM $7B electric vehicle investment will be focal point
"Getting rid of the pension tax so seniors have more money in their pockets. Talking about an increase in the (Earned Income Tax Credit), almost quadrupling it," Rep. Hollier said. "To make sure people who need (it) or who are having a rough time of it and are working can keep more money in their pockets."
Difference in COVID death count in senior care facilities poses three-hour debate
After a three-hour debate at the capitol, both sides agreed that a better reporting system is needed.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist says he contracted Covid, but has no symptoms
First the governor's husband Marc Mallory contracted the virus and now her second-in-command on Sunday got the virus from his little daughter Ruby.