Over $550 million to be restored as budget stalemate between governor, GOP clears

Over $550 million to be restored as budget stalemate between governor, GOP clears

After three months of a budget stalemate, the governor is working with state lawmakers to restore over 550 million dollars in cuts to state services, including money for programs supporting children in need and sheriff patrols around the state.

After three months of a budget stalemate, the governor is working with state lawmakers to restore over 550 million dollars in cuts to state services, including money for programs supporting children in need and sheriff patrols around the state.

Gov. Whitmer appoints law and ethics professor to MSU Board of Trustees

Gov. Whitmer appoints law and ethics professor to MSU Board of Trustees

After a vacancy of more than a month, Gov. Whitmer has appointed a law and ethics professor to be the newest member of the Michigan State Board of Trustees. Renee Knack is an MSU graduate and professor of law at the University of Houston has a background in ethics.

After a vacancy of more than a month, Gov. Whitmer has appointed a law and ethics professor to be the newest member of the Michigan State Board of Trustees. Renee Knack is an MSU graduate and professor of law at the University of Houston has a background in ethics.

Michigan's newest proposed road solution would give cities, counties control, and it has bipartisan support

Michigan's newest proposed road solution would give cities, counties control, and it has bipartisan support

A new package of bills introduced at the legislature is taking a different avenue to fixing Michigan’s deteriorating roads - and it has nothing to do with raising the state’s taxes. Instead, more than a dozen proposals and bills introduced by the members of the state’s transportation committee would free up Michigan’s local governments to collect their own gas and registration taxes that would go directly to roads managed by those bodies.

A new package of bills introduced at the legislature is taking a different avenue to fixing Michigan’s deteriorating roads - and it has nothing to do with raising the state’s taxes. Instead, more than a dozen proposals and bills introduced by the members of the state’s transportation committee would free up Michigan’s local governments to collect their own gas and registration taxes that would go directly to roads managed by those bodies.

Whitmer signs bill protecting counselors, allowing them to continue treating patients

Whitmer signs bill protecting counselors, allowing them to continue treating patients

Licensed professional counselors will continue to be able to diagnose and treat patients after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation updating their scope of practice.

Licensed professional counselors will continue to be able to diagnose and treat patients after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation updating their scope of practice.

Gov. Whitmer taking vaping case to the Supreme Court

Gov. Whitmer taking vaping case to the Supreme Court

Gov. Whitmer filed an application Friday to take her overturned ban on flavored vaping products to the Michigan Supreme Court. 

Gov. Whitmer filed an application Friday to take her overturned ban on flavored vaping products to the Michigan Supreme Court. 

Whitmer seeks to make more workers eligible for overtime pay

Whitmer seeks to make more workers eligible for overtime pay

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved Thursday to make more Michigan workers eligible for overtime pay, saying her administration would write new labor rules to benefit up to 200,000 people.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved Thursday to make more Michigan workers eligible for overtime pay, saying her administration would write new labor rules to benefit up to 200,000 people.

New poll shows voters rate President Trump's job performance better than Gov. Whitmer's

New poll shows voters rate President Trump's job performance better than Gov. Whitmer's

In a statewide poll, only 26 percent of voters approved of Gov. Whitmer's job performance in the state. That's 13 points less than President Trump, who voters gave a 39 percent approval rating of.

In a statewide poll, only 26 percent of voters approved of Gov. Whitmer's job performance in the state. That's 13 points less than President Trump, who voters gave a 39 percent approval rating of.

Michigan judge blocks state's ban on flavored e-cigarette

Michigan judge blocks state's ban on flavored e-cigarette

A Michigan judge has just blocked the state's flavored e-cigarette ban. The injunction was issued by a Michigan Court of Claims judge following a lawsuit filed by a business owner who sells vape products.

A Michigan judge has just blocked the state's flavored e-cigarette ban. The injunction was issued by a Michigan Court of Claims judge following a lawsuit filed by a business owner who sells vape products.

Senate GOP frustrated with governor over Whitmer's 147 vetoes of budget

Senate GOP frustrated with governor over Whitmer's 147 vetoes of budget

The GOP's budget differences with the governor were laid bare Wednesday following Whitmer's veto of 147 items from the legislature's proposed budget. After cutting more than a billion dollars from the proposal, there's chatter in Lansing that that money could be sent back to taxpayers.

The GOP's budget differences with the governor were laid bare Wednesday following Whitmer's veto of 147 items from the legislature's proposed budget. After cutting more than a billion dollars from the proposal, there's chatter in Lansing that that money could be sent back to taxpayers.

Gov. Whitmer defends budget vetoes, urges lawmakers to restart negotiations 

Gov. Whitmer defends budget vetoes, urges lawmakers to restart negotiations 

"I do not relish using these powers. But they were absolutely necessary because the budgets they sent were fatally flawed," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said after using a state board to transfer funds between individual agencies.

"I do not relish using these powers. But they were absolutely necessary because the budgets they sent were fatally flawed," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said after using a state board to transfer funds between individual agencies.

Michigan’s flavored vaping ban is “shortsighted,” could harm more people than help, public health officials say

Michigan’s flavored vaping ban is “shortsighted,” could harm more people than help, public health officials say

Michigan's ban the sale of flavored vaping products could harm more people than help. That's the sentiment that some public health officials feel about a blanket ban of a product that is less harmful to its users than those who smoke tobacco. However, Michigan's state health department feels because of a spike in vaping use among youth, it's a necessary order to carry out. Several health organizations agree with the state.

Michigan's ban the sale of flavored vaping products could harm more people than help. That's the sentiment that some public health officials feel about a blanket ban of a product that is less harmful to its users than those who smoke tobacco. However, Michigan's state health department feels because of a spike in vaping use among youth, it's a necessary order to carry out. Several health organizations agree with the state.

After debates, Whitmer's name was floated for vice president. She's not interested

After debates, Whitmer's name was floated for vice president. She's not interested

Give a one-word reaction to the statement: "Gretchen Whitmer for vice president." Ever since her appearance at the Detroit Democratic presidential debate in July, Whitmer's name has managed to float onto the rumor mill of potential nominees for vice president.

Give a one-word reaction to the statement: "Gretchen Whitmer for vice president." Ever since her appearance at the Detroit Democratic presidential debate in July, Whitmer's name has managed to float onto the rumor mill of potential nominees for vice president.