Whitmer vetoes GOP-backed voter laws that toughened in-person ID and absentee ballot rules
A GOP-affiliated ballot committee is circulating petitions that would enable the Republican-controlled Legislature to still enact a similar initiative next year regardless of Whitmer’s opposition.
Whitmer raises $3.1 million more in campaign funds, leaning on recall exemption
Former Detroit police chief James Craig outraised other Republicans vying for the gubernatorial seat, raising $1.4 million in campaign contributions.
State auditor finds hundreds of unreported COVID-19 deaths
According to the initial report, one reason for the undercount-- is because of misspellings of the words "Covid" and "coronavirus" on death certificates.
Michigan will not order COVID-19 vaccination rules stricter than the federal standard
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state's vaccine and testing rules would be as strict as those deployed by the Biden administration, after questions from the business community this week.
Republicans question Whitmer response to Benton Harbor lead water woes
But some key Republicans are wondering why it took so long before every resident was advised to drink bottled water. That was the rub of a legislative hearing today.
Michigan governor orders urgent response to Benton Harbor lead crisis
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ordering an urgent government response to Benton Harbor, where there are elevated lead levels in drinking water.
Whitmer proposes $6.3M to address backlog of 6,200 felony cases
The most common cases still awaiting adjudication are gun cases. People with gun charges have waited roughly five months or longer to see their cases resolved.
Auto dealer Kevin Rinke spends $10M of own money in run for governor
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day
Another veto that has some scratching their heads is the governor's veto that would have created polling places at senior centers around the state. She said the bill would actually make it more difficult for seniors to vote.
Whitmer vetoes 4 Michigan election bills, says they perpetuate 'Big Lie'
The bills would have amended Michigan state election law to prohibit tabulators from being connected to the internet, limit access to voter files, mandate training for groups that appoint election challengers, as well as expand polling locations to include private settings.
Gov. Whitmer vetoes 4 reform bills at NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner
“Tonight I’m going to sign the veto letter,” said Whitmer. “And if they want to send me the other 35 they will meet the same fate.”
Some Michigan counties rescinding mask orders over lawsuits fears
Allegan and Barry-Eaton counties joined other districts dropping their mask mandates in schools after language was added to the state budget that threatened funding from health departments that mandated masks.
Gov. Whitmer faces tough questions after Ford takes EV plant plans out of state
For the second day in a row Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is playing defense on why the state of Michigan did not make a bid on the new Ford Motor Company electric car plants totaling $11 billion.
Split Michigan Senate passes election-related bills
The Michigan Senate voted mostly along party lines to approve multiple new bills to change the way election results are collected and tabulated.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional
Whitmer’s office had already said she would block two sections affecting local health departments that Republicans hoped to secure during budget agreements.
Whitmer talks vaccine mandates and mask rules in budget language
"I didn’t back down when people tried to undermine our efforts to keep people safe, and they showed up on the front lawn with semi-automatic rifles, and it continues to be a core value of mine. So, as we so scrutinize all the different aspects of this budget, that’s the frame from which I will be looking at some of the boilerplates."
New $70B state budget helps child care, state police and direct care health workers
The House Republicans also inserted language restricting the ability of the state and local governments to impose mask mandates on K-12, college students and others. The governor's office is researching the issue. Whitmer does not favor that and she could veto those restrictions.
Michigan Republicans sue over excess campaign donations to Gov. Whitmer
The Michigan Republican Party sued to stop Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign from collecting excess donations.
Michigan's budget plan boosts child care, equips state police with body cams, increases nursing home wages
In order to secure the budget deal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed not to issue COVID-19 vaccine requirements that extend beyond President Joe Biden's rules.
October trial postponed for 5 men in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
The trial for five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been postponed.