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.
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.
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 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
What to know about Gov. Whitmer's new public safety plan that aims to curb Michigan crime rates
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced a plan aimed at reducing crime in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces funding proposal for public safety, police
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about a funding plan to improve public safety.
Detroit man threatens to kill Gov. Whitmer and AG Nessel, will receive probation after guilty plea
A man who threatened to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel last year pleaded guilty. Robert Tesh will be sentenced to five years of probation.
Despite new CDC announcement, Whitmer does not plan on bringing back mask mandate
"I do not anticipate another pandemic order, not in the near future and maybe not ever," Whitmer said. "The fact of the matter is, we now know alot more about this virus, we have vaccines. The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated."
Genesee County Sheriff has not ruled out bid for Michigan Governor as a Democrat
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer's veto of $155 million in Grand Valley reading scholarships draws fire from GOP
The veto was a rare flashpoint of disagreement after a largely bipartisan process leading to a $17 billion education budget for the next school year.
FBI agent in Whitmer kidnap plot arrested for assaulting wife after swingers party argument
"That just goes to character and credibility." Somberg said. "Look at the guys (the FBI is) hiring. They aren't Boy Scouts, they aren't clean-cut people. They are going to swingers' parties and beating their wives - worse than my client ever did."
James Craig takes aim at Whitmer's Covid rules, Michigan Dems fire back
"None of this rules for thee, not for me. Michigan has had enough of that," Craig says in the video."We need to bring our state back by leading from the front. there is not much of that going on today."
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would end $300 unemployment aid
Michigan Republicans wanted to terminate the federal supplement, arguing it discourages people from going back to work.
State comes close to removing unlimited emergency orders powers from Gov. Whitmer
Under the Michigan constitution, if the State House also approves the proposal, it becomes a law and does not need the governor's signature and she cannot veto it.
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes: these are the first winners
Who were the first four people chosen for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes? Three of them are from the Detroit area.