Gov. Whitmer proposes $61.9B budget with boost in school funding

Gov. Whitmer proposes $61.9B budget with boost in school funding

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $61.9 billion state budget, including what she says would be the biggest increase for Michigan classroom operations in 20 years. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $61.9 billion state budget, including what she says would be the biggest increase for Michigan classroom operations in 20 years. 

Gretchen Whitmer on Pelosi ripping up State of Union; says no interest in VP nomination

Gretchen Whitmer on Pelosi ripping up State of Union; says no interest in VP nomination

Whitmer took aim at President Trump's claims about unemployment rate in America. She says many of those people who are employed are working part-time and don't make enough to make ends meet. 

Whitmer took aim at President Trump's claims about unemployment rate in America. She says many of those people who are employed are working part-time and don't make enough to make ends meet. 

Whitmer plans to push Democratic vision in State of Union response

Whitmer plans to push Democratic vision in State of Union response

"My job is to make sure I offer a real Democratic vision for what we can be in this country and what we are doing here in Michigan and what other Democratic governors are doing across the country," she said.

"My job is to make sure I offer a real Democratic vision for what we can be in this country and what we are doing here in Michigan and what other Democratic governors are doing across the country," she said.

National opponents take aim at Whitmer ahead of Democratic SOTU response

National opponents take aim at Whitmer ahead of Democratic SOTU response

National GOP opponents are challenging Gov. Whitmer's credibility as she prepares to issue the Democratic response to the president's State of the Union address.

National GOP opponents are challenging Gov. Whitmer's credibility as she prepares to issue the Democratic response to the president's State of the Union address.

Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises

Republicans ask how Whitmer plans to pay for State of the State promises

"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township).  "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."

"When she started out, I was very optimistic when she said we don't want Lansing to become like Washington is, and that was really encouraging," said Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Township).  "And then in the next breath she blamed everything on the Republicans."

Gov. Whitmer delivers 2020 State of the State Address

Gov. Whitmer delivers 2020 State of the State Address

From fixing the roads to healthcare, taking a look at what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to talk about in her State of the State address.

From fixing the roads to healthcare, taking a look at what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to talk about in her State of the State address.

Gov. Whitmer to deliver State of the State address tonight

Gov. Whitmer to deliver State of the State address tonight

Watch live on FOX 2 as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her second State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Watch live on FOX 2 as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her second State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Whitmer details plan for her Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

Whitmer details plan for her Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer details what kinds of things she wants to talk about during her response to the State of Union address delivered by President Trump.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer details what kinds of things she wants to talk about during her response to the State of Union address delivered by President Trump.

Gov. Whitmer sends letter to Facebook's Zuckerberg asking to do more to curb hate speech

Gov. Whitmer sends letter to Facebook's Zuckerberg asking to do more to curb hate speech

After a public Facebook group that called for violence against several women, Muslims, and Democratic lawmakers was shut down after its contents were reported by a weekly Detroit newspaper, Gov. Whitmer called on Facebook to do more to curb hate speech.

After a public Facebook group that called for violence against several women, Muslims, and Democratic lawmakers was shut down after its contents were reported by a weekly Detroit newspaper, Gov. Whitmer called on Facebook to do more to curb hate speech.

Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving

Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving

A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.

A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.

Great Lakes expected to break records in 2020 as Michigan cities struggle to prepare

Great Lakes expected to break records in 2020 as Michigan cities struggle to prepare

After the Great Lakes broke record high levels in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is anticipating another record-breaking year in 2020. Michigan cities that struggled to mitigate the damage last year are finding it difficult to prepare for the same conditions this year.

After the Great Lakes broke record high levels in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is anticipating another record-breaking year in 2020. Michigan cities that struggled to mitigate the damage last year are finding it difficult to prepare for the same conditions this year.

Gordie Howe bridge will include 5 pedestrian bridges built over I-75

Gordie Howe bridge will include 5 pedestrian bridges built over I-75

The Gordie Howe International Bridge team unveiled new renderings of what the bridge will look like on Thursday, showing off five new pedestrian bridges that will be part of the Michigan interchange work being completed.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge team unveiled new renderings of what the bridge will look like on Thursday, showing off five new pedestrian bridges that will be part of the Michigan interchange work being completed.

Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session

Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session

With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.

With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.

Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax

Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax

Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.

Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.