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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
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.
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’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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
The trial for five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been postponed.
Michigan lawmakers, governor reach state budget agreement
Both parties entered negotiations backed with a big surplus in consumer spending and other coronavirus relief funds, which likely eased what can be a tough legislative process.
Both parties entered negotiations backed with a big surplus in consumer spending and other coronavirus relief funds, which likely eased what can be a tough legislative process.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig talks all things politics 1-on-1
On Monday in Greektown -Detroit's former police chief is talking about issues important to a governor.
On Monday in Greektown -Detroit's former police chief is talking about issues important to a governor.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes spending $200M to replace lead water pipes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed using federal COVID-19 relief money to replace lead water pipes.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed using federal COVID-19 relief money to replace lead water pipes.
Michigan Legislature seeks to limit Gov. Whitmer’s use of alert system
Lawmakers want to limit when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can send statewide emergency alerts after she sent several during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers want to limit when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can send statewide emergency alerts after she sent several during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whitmer signs expungement bills for first-time drunk driving offenses
Michigan drivers caught drunk behind the wheel can now have their records expunged after two bills were signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday.
Michigan drivers caught drunk behind the wheel can now have their records expunged after two bills were signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday.
'Take care . . . and maybe shelter' -- Michigan man charged after threatening messages sent to Gov. Whitmer
A Clarkston man is accused of sending threatening messages to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
A Clarkston man is accused of sending threatening messages to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer touts 'outstanding success' of COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
The state of Michigan said it reversed the decline in COVID-19 vaccine rates in the month of July during the MI Shot to Win Vaccine Sweepstakes.
The state of Michigan said it reversed the decline in COVID-19 vaccine rates in the month of July during the MI Shot to Win Vaccine Sweepstakes.
Requiring masks in school is political hot potato state leaders seem to be avoiding
Dr. Khaldun does not agree, but she could not explain why the governor was rejecting the public health recommendation and looking at other things.
Dr. Khaldun does not agree, but she could not explain why the governor was rejecting the public health recommendation and looking at other things.