'They all need to die': Death threats against LGBTQ+ people, Whitmer lead investigators to Michigan man
A Michigan man is facing weapons charges after threats to kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and LGBTQ+ people led investigators to him. YouTube comments included numerous mentions of how gay and transgender people needed to die.
A Michigan man is facing weapons charges after threats to kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and LGBTQ+ people led investigators to him. YouTube comments included numerous mentions of how gay and transgender people needed to die.
Michigan tax relief bill signed into law by Whitmer; here's who benefits
The tax cuts means the state will forego hundreds of millions of dollars a year in revenue - in exchange, families and seniors will see thousands of dollars returned. See how much here.
The tax cuts means the state will forego hundreds of millions of dollars a year in revenue - in exchange, families and seniors will see thousands of dollars returned. See how much here.
Michigan Senate approves tax package without $180 'inflation relief' checks
Michigan Democrats failed to get enough Republican votes to secure the $180 rebate checks. Two other major changes to Michigan's tax policy did pass, however.
Michigan Democrats failed to get enough Republican votes to secure the $180 rebate checks. Two other major changes to Michigan's tax policy did pass, however.
Michigan governor orders flags lowered to honor MSU shooting victims
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Tuesday, Feb. 14 to remember and honor the victims of the shooting at Michigan State University.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Tuesday, Feb. 14 to remember and honor the victims of the shooting at Michigan State University.
$180 'inflation relief' checks: House approves Whitmer's tax cut package despite opposition
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tax cut package, which includes $180 "inflation relief" checks for taxpayers, was approved by the House.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tax cut package, which includes $180 "inflation relief" checks for taxpayers, was approved by the House.
Cheaper electric vehicles, school field trips, insulin - what's in the Michigan governor's budget
The budget calls for universal pre-k and school meals, a field trip for every 4th grader, and a waiving of the sales tax on electric vehicle purchases.
The budget calls for universal pre-k and school meals, a field trip for every 4th grader, and a waiving of the sales tax on electric vehicle purchases.
What it will take for Michigan residents to get $180 'inflation relief' check, other tax breaks
Michigan could be sending $180 inflation relief checks to all tax payers - but it's going to take support from Republicans to make it happen.
Michigan could be sending $180 inflation relief checks to all tax payers - but it's going to take support from Republicans to make it happen.
Whitmer, Michigan Democrats want to send $180 'inflation relief' checks to taxpayers
The plan is part of a three-pronged proposal that includes rollbacks to the retirement tax and boosting the earned income tax credit.
The plan is part of a three-pronged proposal that includes rollbacks to the retirement tax and boosting the earned income tax credit.
New Whitmer plan would send inflation relief checks to all state taxpayers
The check, of a yet-undetermined amount, would be sent to every taxpayer in the state of Michigan. Some experts say that will have some curbside appeal compared to the Republican plan, which is to roll back the state income tax rate - in which some say you wouldn't really see the money.
The check, of a yet-undetermined amount, would be sent to every taxpayer in the state of Michigan. Some experts say that will have some curbside appeal compared to the Republican plan, which is to roll back the state income tax rate - in which some say you wouldn't really see the money.
Whitmer's SOS cracks at Ohio & Indiana being 'bigoted' for abortion and gay rights raises GOP ire
"I think that it is remarkable that our state plan for economic development is to lure more businesses and people with the prospect of being able to kill unborn children," said Beeler.
"I think that it is remarkable that our state plan for economic development is to lure more businesses and people with the prospect of being able to kill unborn children," said Beeler.
Educator: Whitmer's Pre-K for All plan a 'huge step' for Michigan families
"Having all students have access to it I think is really beneficial," Roberson said. "Students are starting to learn their sounds their phonetic awareness and having that with a certified teacher allows students to be able to enter into a kindergarten program well-prepared."
"Having all students have access to it I think is really beneficial," Roberson said. "Students are starting to learn their sounds their phonetic awareness and having that with a certified teacher allows students to be able to enter into a kindergarten program well-prepared."
Gov. Whitmer calls for stricter gun laws to 'save lives' during Michigan State of the State
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the time for thoughts and prayers is over as she pushed for stricter gun laws.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the time for thoughts and prayers is over as she pushed for stricter gun laws.
Whitmer's 2023 State of the State brings mixed reactions from each side of the aisle
“I was so pleased to hear the governor's positive message ... and being the chairwoman of the education committee, heard tutoring, tutoring, tutoring, (and) solidifying our budget and increasing it, and I can’t wait. I can’t wait to see what this next four years bring.”
“I was so pleased to hear the governor's positive message ... and being the chairwoman of the education committee, heard tutoring, tutoring, tutoring, (and) solidifying our budget and increasing it, and I can’t wait. I can’t wait to see what this next four years bring.”
Whitmer plans tax cuts, stricter gun laws, free pre-K in State of the State
Whitmer also called for gun reform legislation that includes universal background checks and safe storage laws, saying that "despite pleas" from the families of a 2021 school shooting at Oxford High School "these issues never even got a hearing in the Legislature."
Whitmer also called for gun reform legislation that includes universal background checks and safe storage laws, saying that "despite pleas" from the families of a 2021 school shooting at Oxford High School "these issues never even got a hearing in the Legislature."
Michigan State of the State: How to watch Governor Gretchen Whitmer's speech
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday night during the annual state of the state, as she speaks in front of the state legislature for the first time in person since January 2020.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday night during the annual state of the state, as she speaks in front of the state legislature for the first time in person since January 2020.
Whitmer to talk 'common sense' gun issues in Wednesday's State of the State
"I think you'll see a very reasonable common sense set of policies that are geared toward keeping people safe," said Gov. Whitmer.
"I think you'll see a very reasonable common sense set of policies that are geared toward keeping people safe," said Gov. Whitmer.
Gretchen Whitmer traveling to Norway, Switzerland for business trip
Among the places the governor will visit is the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.
Among the places the governor will visit is the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.
Whitmer, both political parties moving toward tax cut for families, seniors
"Where we go from here, it will be a lot of negotiation, and we will see what the final bill looks like when it comes to my desk," Whitmer said.
"Where we go from here, it will be a lot of negotiation, and we will see what the final bill looks like when it comes to my desk," Whitmer said.
First gentleman Marc Mallory gives rare interview, says no interest in running for office: 'None'
Michigan's First Gentleman, former dentist Dr. Marc Mallory, rarely talks to the news media but with a nudge from his wife the governor, he sat down again with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to discuss what it's like to be the husband of the state's chief executive.
Michigan's First Gentleman, former dentist Dr. Marc Mallory, rarely talks to the news media but with a nudge from his wife the governor, he sat down again with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to discuss what it's like to be the husband of the state's chief executive.
Whitmer 1-on-1 talks issues that helped determine election win
The governor did get a big boost from the U.S. Supreme Court which tossed out the Roe v. Wade abortion decision.
The governor did get a big boost from the U.S. Supreme Court which tossed out the Roe v. Wade abortion decision.