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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
Whitmer says surprise Ford plant announcement was wake-up call to update state economic plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for the first time, said that Michigan had a "dysfunctional" economic development strategy and that's part of the reason Ford Motor Company ignored Michigan and is building two new car battery plants down South.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for the first time, said that Michigan had a "dysfunctional" economic development strategy and that's part of the reason Ford Motor Company ignored Michigan and is building two new car battery plants down South.
Whitmer considers petition drive for school gun safety legislation
In her upcoming legislative negotiations, it is certain that metal detectors will be under consideration - and the daily searching of student backpacks.
In her upcoming legislative negotiations, it is certain that metal detectors will be under consideration - and the daily searching of student backpacks.
Gov. Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.
Whitmer signs new Michigan law allowing public schools to use non-teaching staff as substitutes
A new bill signed last week will work as a temporary stopgap for the growing pressure schools and teachers face amid staff shortages and educator burnout.
A new bill signed last week will work as a temporary stopgap for the growing pressure schools and teachers face amid staff shortages and educator burnout.
Gov. Whitmer, AG Nessel say they support Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A challenge to the president's vaccine mandate will be heard in a Supreme Court session in early January.
A challenge to the president's vaccine mandate will be heard in a Supreme Court session in early January.
Michigan 'in for another 4-6 weeks' of COVID-19 surge as omicron sweeps through state, Whitmer says
As holiday travel kicks into full gear, concerns have morphed into alarms for many hospitals and doctors as Michigan manages some of its worst hospitalization numbers of the pandemic.
As holiday travel kicks into full gear, concerns have morphed into alarms for many hospitals and doctors as Michigan manages some of its worst hospitalization numbers of the pandemic.
New $1B economic development fund is geared to state compete on 'even playing field
Ford Motor Company announced investments in the billions going to new plants in Kentucky and Tennessee recently, bypassing the state of Michigan and leaving its leaders out in the proverbial cold. Thanks to new legislation, it likely won't happen again.
Ford Motor Company announced investments in the billions going to new plants in Kentucky and Tennessee recently, bypassing the state of Michigan and leaving its leaders out in the proverbial cold. Thanks to new legislation, it likely won't happen again.
Whitmer in Detroit Monday for new $1B economic development bill signing
A new General Motors battery plant is among the projects that Michigan had hoped to court with its new economic funding plan.
A new General Motors battery plant is among the projects that Michigan had hoped to court with its new economic funding plan.
Whitmer on Covid cases, safety in schools, helping Oxford High School heal
From COVID-19 to the Oxford School shooting, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks about every major issue Michigan residents are concerned about - and then some.
From COVID-19 to the Oxford School shooting, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks about every major issue Michigan residents are concerned about - and then some.
Gov. Whitmer lays flowers at Oxford high school memorial
Both Gretchen Whitmer and Dave Coulter could be seen embracing each other at the memorial Thursday morning before laying flowers at its base. The memorial has continued to grow since the tragedy on Nov. 30.
Both Gretchen Whitmer and Dave Coulter could be seen embracing each other at the memorial Thursday morning before laying flowers at its base. The memorial has continued to grow since the tragedy on Nov. 30.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statement on Oxford High School shooting: “My heart breaks”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said her heart has broken for students and families after high school students were killed Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High School.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said her heart has broken for students and families after high school students were killed Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High School.
In governor race, insurance change impacting catastrophic injury fund becomes heated issue
"Well of course it bothers me," Whitmer said. "I am concerned about it, but we can't legislate and make a perfect system for everyone."
"Well of course it bothers me," Whitmer said. "I am concerned about it, but we can't legislate and make a perfect system for everyone."
GOP governor candidate Kevin Rinke compares legacy of failed car the Yugo to Whitmer's
The former car guy spoke about his views on the alleged rigging of the last presidential election, carrying guns into schools and comparing Whitmer to the old Yugo automobile.
The former car guy spoke about his views on the alleged rigging of the last presidential election, carrying guns into schools and comparing Whitmer to the old Yugo automobile.
Whitmer: More COVID-19 guidance from Michigan health department coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.