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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.