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.
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.
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.
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.
"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Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.
Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Drinking water upgrades, internet access, fixing roads, bridges, and dams - here's how the state's largest infrastructure bill will be spent in Michigan.
'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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."