Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces funding proposal for public safety, police
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about a funding plan to improve public safety.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about a funding plan to improve public safety.
Detroit man threatens to kill Gov. Whitmer and AG Nessel, will receive probation after guilty plea
A man who threatened to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel last year pleaded guilty. Robert Tesh will be sentenced to five years of probation.
A man who threatened to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel last year pleaded guilty. Robert Tesh will be sentenced to five years of probation.
Biden pushing automakers to raise gas mileage and cut tailpipe pollution, receives electric vehicle pledge
The auto industry has told the Biden administration it will aim for half of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030.
The auto industry has told the Biden administration it will aim for half of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
Despite new CDC announcement, Whitmer does not plan on bringing back mask mandate
"I do not anticipate another pandemic order, not in the near future and maybe not ever," Whitmer said. "The fact of the matter is, we now know alot more about this virus, we have vaccines. The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated."
"I do not anticipate another pandemic order, not in the near future and maybe not ever," Whitmer said. "The fact of the matter is, we now know alot more about this virus, we have vaccines. The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated."
Genesee County Sheriff has not ruled out bid for Michigan Governor as a Democrat
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is considering a run for Michigan governor - as a Democrat to challenge Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer's veto of $155 million in Grand Valley reading scholarships draws fire from GOP
The veto was a rare flashpoint of disagreement after a largely bipartisan process leading to a $17 billion education budget for the next school year.
The veto was a rare flashpoint of disagreement after a largely bipartisan process leading to a $17 billion education budget for the next school year.
FBI agent in Whitmer kidnap plot arrested for assaulting wife after swingers party argument
"That just goes to character and credibility." Somberg said. "Look at the guys (the FBI is) hiring. They aren't Boy Scouts, they aren't clean-cut people. They are going to swingers' parties and beating their wives - worse than my client ever did."
"That just goes to character and credibility." Somberg said. "Look at the guys (the FBI is) hiring. They aren't Boy Scouts, they aren't clean-cut people. They are going to swingers' parties and beating their wives - worse than my client ever did."
James Craig takes aim at Whitmer's Covid rules, Michigan Dems fire back
"None of this rules for thee, not for me. Michigan has had enough of that," Craig says in the video."We need to bring our state back by leading from the front. there is not much of that going on today."
"None of this rules for thee, not for me. Michigan has had enough of that," Craig says in the video."We need to bring our state back by leading from the front. there is not much of that going on today."
Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes Republican bill that would end $300 unemployment aid
Michigan Republicans wanted to terminate the federal supplement, arguing it discourages people from going back to work.
Michigan Republicans wanted to terminate the federal supplement, arguing it discourages people from going back to work.
State comes close to removing unlimited emergency orders powers from Gov. Whitmer
Under the Michigan constitution, if the State House also approves the proposal, it becomes a law and does not need the governor's signature and she cannot veto it.
Under the Michigan constitution, if the State House also approves the proposal, it becomes a law and does not need the governor's signature and she cannot veto it.
President Joe Biden approves Michigan disaster declaration, unlocks federal funds for repairs
The declaration unlocks federal funds to offset damages from flooding and tornados reported June 25 and 26.
The declaration unlocks federal funds to offset damages from flooding and tornados reported June 25 and 26.
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes: these are the first winners
Who were the first four people chosen for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes? Three of them are from the Detroit area.
Who were the first four people chosen for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes? Three of them are from the Detroit area.
Michigan announces first four winners of of $50,000 COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
Michigan announced the first four winners of the state's daily COVID-19 sweepstakes drawing on Wednesday, July 14,
Michigan announced the first four winners of the state's daily COVID-19 sweepstakes drawing on Wednesday, July 14,
Vice President Kamala Harris 1-on-1 in Detroit makes vaccination plea
"To be very candid, my fear is that people will needlessly die," Vice President Kamala Harris said. "It is just a fact, virtually everyone who is in the hospital right now with COVID-19, is unvaccinated."
"To be very candid, my fear is that people will needlessly die," Vice President Kamala Harris said. "It is just a fact, virtually everyone who is in the hospital right now with COVID-19, is unvaccinated."
Kamala Harris visits Detroit; VP to talk voting rights, COVID-19 vaccine during Michigan visit
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Michigan Reps. Dingell, Stevens call for strategy reopening U.S.-Canada border
Reps. Dan Kildee, Andy Levin, Lisa McClain, Peter Meijer, Bill Huizenga, and John Moolenaar made a similar plea in a letter sent to Biden earlier this week.
Reps. Dan Kildee, Andy Levin, Lisa McClain, Peter Meijer, Bill Huizenga, and John Moolenaar made a similar plea in a letter sent to Biden earlier this week.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.