Michigan Gas Prices: Costs dip 8 cents but remain high at $4.16 a gallon; Whitmer calls for freezing state tax
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a bill last week that would have suspended the state gas tax beginning in 2023. She then called for freezing the tax but protecting the school and road sources that use that money.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a bill last week that would have suspended the state gas tax beginning in 2023. She then called for freezing the tax but protecting the school and road sources that use that money.
Whitmer proposes pausing Michigan's 6% gas sales tax amid record prices
As gas prices are higher than ever before, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on legislators to pause the 6% sales tax to help with the soaring prices of gas.
As gas prices are higher than ever before, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on legislators to pause the 6% sales tax to help with the soaring prices of gas.
Whitmer kidnapping trial: key informant says suspects wanted to target and kill law enforcement
Jurors in Michigan are hearing from an Army veteran who became an FBI informant after hearing members of a militia talk about killing police.
Jurors in Michigan are hearing from an Army veteran who became an FBI informant after hearing members of a militia talk about killing police.
Whitmer 'open to having conversation' with lawmakers on dropping gas sales tax
For the first time, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is willing to have a conversation about eliminating the 6 percent sales tax on gasoline - but she never said if she would endorse it.
For the first time, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is willing to have a conversation about eliminating the 6 percent sales tax on gasoline - but she never said if she would endorse it.
Michigan legislature hits bump in the road to suspending state gas tax
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had already indicated she would veto the bill. However, as the suspended gas tax plan stands, it wouldn't take effect until next year.
North Korea's latest weapons launch ends in failure, South Korea says
South Korea's military says North Korea’s latest weapons launch apparently ended in failure.
South Korea's military says North Korea’s latest weapons launch apparently ended in failure.
Biden to talk Ukraine with NATO in Europe, White House says
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
Barack Obama says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.
The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.
Elon Musk and Grimes secretly welcome a second child
The baby’s name is Exa Dark Sideræl Musk.
The baby’s name is Exa Dark Sideræl Musk.
Whitmer joins other governors calling for suspending federal gas tax amid high oil prices
Gas prices hit a record-high Tuesday as the cost for a gallon of petroleum reached an average of $4.17 in the U.S. Prices in Michigan fell just below $4, however that's likely to continue growing.
Gas prices hit a record-high Tuesday as the cost for a gallon of petroleum reached an average of $4.17 in the U.S. Prices in Michigan fell just below $4, however that's likely to continue growing.
Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
Michigan legislature approves tax cuts that Whitmer opposes
The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.
The Republican-led Senate approved the vote on a 22-15 party-line vote that would lower the income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%. The Michigan governor has called the cuts unsustainable.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issues directive to speed up pothole repairs on trunklines
Even by Michigan standards, this pothole season has been a particularly bad one.
Even by Michigan standards, this pothole season has been a particularly bad one.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
Biden praises GM, Ford for job creation during SOTU
Biden stressed the importance of products made in America and how manufacturing in this country is making a comeback. Biden tipped his cap to GM for its EV factory plans expected to bring 4,000 new jobs to the state.
Biden stressed the importance of products made in America and how manufacturing in this country is making a comeback. Biden tipped his cap to GM for its EV factory plans expected to bring 4,000 new jobs to the state.
Biden vows to check Russian aggression, fight inflation in SOTU
President Joe Biden will vow to make Vladimir Putin “pay a price” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
President Joe Biden will vow to make Vladimir Putin “pay a price” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
Gov. Whitmer announces Michigan will divest from Russian investments
rom the letter, Whitmer said, “I am writing to call on the State of Michigan Investment Board to hold a special meeting to divest the State of Michigan Retirement Systems pension plans from any investments in institutions or companies headquartered in Russia or that have their principal place of business in Russia."
rom the letter, Whitmer said, “I am writing to call on the State of Michigan Investment Board to hold a special meeting to divest the State of Michigan Retirement Systems pension plans from any investments in institutions or companies headquartered in Russia or that have their principal place of business in Russia."
Judge dismisses entrapment argument in trial for three in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are accused of helping six others conspire to kidnap the Michigan governor. But their defense team has argued the men were entrapped by the FBI - an allegation a judge has tossed out.
Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar are accused of helping six others conspire to kidnap the Michigan governor. But their defense team has argued the men were entrapped by the FBI - an allegation a judge has tossed out.
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.