Michigan lawmakers gather, pushing to protect Medicaid
Medical professionals and lawmakers joined forces Thursday at a press conference at Corewell Health Royal Oak to talk about the importance of protecting Medicaid.
Medical professionals and lawmakers joined forces Thursday at a press conference at Corewell Health Royal Oak to talk about the importance of protecting Medicaid.
Michigan lawmakers push to protect Medicaid amid uncertainty
As the Trump administration proposes hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts to the program, children, seniors, and people with disabilities would be affected.
As the Trump administration proposes hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts to the program, children, seniors, and people with disabilities would be affected.
Whitmer raises concerns as Trump administration tries pushing out international students
The Michigan governor is raising concerns about recent moves by the Trump administration as it attempts to force college students who are studying abroad in the U.S. to leave.
The Michigan governor is raising concerns about recent moves by the Trump administration as it attempts to force college students who are studying abroad in the U.S. to leave.
Michigan's political odd couple Whitmer and Hall in spotlight after Trump visit
There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side.
There they were. Michigan's political odd couple in a history-making visit to the Oval Office, side-by-side.
Whitmer talks Oval Office Trump meeting, calls Selfridge discussions 'groundbreaking'
"I disagree with a lot of the stuff that was said and the actions that were taken, but I stayed in the room because I needed to make the case for Michigan and that's my job," she said.
"I disagree with a lot of the stuff that was said and the actions that were taken, but I stayed in the room because I needed to make the case for Michigan and that's my job," she said.
Trump joined by Whitmer, Speaker Hall in Oval Office, promises help with Selfridge, Asian carp
Trump discussed both pressing Michigan matters in the Oval Office with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and GOP House Speaker Matt Hall.
Trump discussed both pressing Michigan matters in the Oval Office with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and GOP House Speaker Matt Hall.
US Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor
The Republican said in a statement he is campaigning on common sense principals to “bring sanity and prosperity back to Michigan."
The Republican said in a statement he is campaigning on common sense principals to “bring sanity and prosperity back to Michigan."
Whitmer declares state of emergency for northern Michigan in wake of massive ice storm
Power outages being released Monday detail the large-scale damage from the storms - with more than 32,000 Presque Isle Electric and Gas customers across seven counties in Michigan.
Power outages being released Monday detail the large-scale damage from the storms - with more than 32,000 Presque Isle Electric and Gas customers across seven counties in Michigan.
Whitmer, Detroit's Big Three push back on Trump's tariffs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been very vocal about the looming trade war with our Canadian neighbors. This week, she flew to Washington to lobby against the tariffs – which she says will wreak havoc on the state's economy.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been very vocal about the looming trade war with our Canadian neighbors. This week, she flew to Washington to lobby against the tariffs – which she says will wreak havoc on the state's economy.
State of the State: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers annual address Wednesday night
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
Whitmer to propose phone limitations in K-12 classrooms in State of the State
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is going to use part of her State of the State address on Wednesday to push for bipartisan support of limiting cell phone usage in schools.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is going to use part of her State of the State address on Wednesday to push for bipartisan support of limiting cell phone usage in schools.
Michigan State of the State: When will Gov. Whitmer deliver address?
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
Michigan wage and earned sick time bills signed into law by Whitmer
Late-night deal-making on Thursday ended with a compromise and new minimum wage and earned sick time rules in Michigan.
Late-night deal-making on Thursday ended with a compromise and new minimum wage and earned sick time rules in Michigan.
Whitmer's new road fix plan includes $470M pot tax, but few other details
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
State Republicans say Whitmer's new budget doesn't have enough road funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendation is about $83.5 billion. On roads and bridges, she’s proposed $4.9 billion in total road funding, including federal, state and restricted funds.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendation is about $83.5 billion. On roads and bridges, she’s proposed $4.9 billion in total road funding, including federal, state and restricted funds.
Whitmer's proposed budget calls for $392 in additional spending per pupil
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.
Trump and Musk loom over Whitmer's incoming budget proposal
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Guns turned in at Michigan buyback programs must be fully destroyed due to new law
Michigan State Police will be required to destroy any guns turned in during firearm buyback programs.
Michigan State Police will be required to destroy any guns turned in during firearm buyback programs.
Whitmer talks tariffs, China and Trump at Detroit Auto Show visit
“I’m confident that I’m going to be able to find some common ground with the next administration," she said.
“I’m confident that I’m going to be able to find some common ground with the next administration," she said.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lays out economic priorities for Michigan ahead of presidential inauguration
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mapped out her administration's economic priorities during an address Wednesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mapped out her administration's economic priorities during an address Wednesday.