Gov. Whitmer activates Michigan State Emergency Operations Center in response to flooding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the Michigan State Emergency Operations Center after heavy rain hit Metro Detroit.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the Michigan State Emergency Operations Center after heavy rain hit Metro Detroit.
Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Rudy Giuliani's New York law license suspended
An appellate court in New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law for making "demonstrably false" statements about the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump, his client.
An appellate court in New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law for making "demonstrably false" statements about the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump, his client.
Trump attacks Michigan Republicans after senate report finds no fraud in 2020 election
The president accused the Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee and the Senate Majority leader of trying to "hide the truth" about the election. The Republican-led investigation found no evidence of fraud.
The president accused the Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee and the Senate Majority leader of trying to "hide the truth" about the election. The Republican-led investigation found no evidence of fraud.
$2B aid package signed by Gov. Whitmer helping combat hunger
An evaluation of Michigan's 83 counties found over the past 16 months that the state had a 38 percent increase in people experiencing food insecurity and for children that number rose 63 percent.
An evaluation of Michigan's 83 counties found over the past 16 months that the state had a 38 percent increase in people experiencing food insecurity and for children that number rose 63 percent.
Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
Whitmer signs $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief for food and rental assistance
Michigan has billions of dollars still to spend on services to help those impact by the pandemic.
Michigan has billions of dollars still to spend on services to help those impact by the pandemic.
Michelle Obama's food partnership coming to Detroit
The former first lady's food partnership will deliver hundreds of thousands of meals to insecure families in Detroit next month.
The former first lady's food partnership will deliver hundreds of thousands of meals to insecure families in Detroit next month.
Whitmer looks to expand Future for Frontliners Program
Expanding the program would open up free tuition at community colleges to an additional 22,000 people who worked during the pandemic in an essential role.
Expanding the program would open up free tuition at community colleges to an additional 22,000 people who worked during the pandemic in an essential role.
Trump on state's voter purge announcement: 'We won the presidential election in Georgia'
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
Michigan to lift all COVID-19 restrictions including mask rules June 22
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions have all been lifted but there's still a lot to know about life in a post-pandemic world.
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions have all been lifted but there's still a lot to know about life in a post-pandemic world.
Michigan Reopens: Every COVID-19 restriction that's being lifted next week
Michigan has listed its COVID-19 orders requiring masks and social distancing effective on June 22 but several other orders are being rescinded as well.
Michigan has listed its COVID-19 orders requiring masks and social distancing effective on June 22 but several other orders are being rescinded as well.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions in coming days
The state's original plan was to lift the remainder of its COVID-19 restrictions by the beginning of July. But the governor is hinting at moving up that date.
The state's original plan was to lift the remainder of its COVID-19 restrictions by the beginning of July. But the governor is hinting at moving up that date.
Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
Unlock Michigan targets health department's epidemic authority
After scoring a victory that neutered Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers in the Michigan Supreme Court, Unlock Michigan is now taking aim at the public health department's epidemic orders.
After scoring a victory that neutered Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers in the Michigan Supreme Court, Unlock Michigan is now taking aim at the public health department's epidemic orders.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
Where should Michigan spend $6.5 billion? Whitmer wants $250 million for state parks
The state Senate also recommended $1.5 billion to replace 400 locally-owned bridges - five times as much as what the Michigan governor recommended before cash flowed into the state.
The state Senate also recommended $1.5 billion to replace 400 locally-owned bridges - five times as much as what the Michigan governor recommended before cash flowed into the state.
"XL Fleet" tech center opens, officials say it will boost the states growing EV economy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer attends the "XL Fleet" new electric vehicle technology center in Wixom that is expected to generate $1.2 million in investments and create about 50 jobs.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer attends the "XL Fleet" new electric vehicle technology center in Wixom that is expected to generate $1.2 million in investments and create about 50 jobs.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Jan. 6 report says US Capitol Police were not prepared for riot
"The reason some of those police lines were breached was the lack of proper planning and the lack of equipment and training," Sen. Gary Peters said. "They did not have riot gear necessary to do that, the shields, helmets and protective clothing. Part of our recommendations is that you need to have plans - and there need to be exercises."
"The reason some of those police lines were breached was the lack of proper planning and the lack of equipment and training," Sen. Gary Peters said. "They did not have riot gear necessary to do that, the shields, helmets and protective clothing. Part of our recommendations is that you need to have plans - and there need to be exercises."