Insider: Democrats aren't committing just yet on key part of Whitmer's budget: A new report on the health of the state school retiree health care fund might ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/09/whitmer-budget-teacher-pension-health-care-fund-diversion-bill-huizenga-ivf-daylight-saving-time/72895661007/
Michigan governor's budget promises free education, GOP says plan doesn't provide 'real value'
pbs.org/newshour/politics/michigan-governors-budget-promises-free-education-gop-says-plan-doesnt-provide-real-value
Whitmer’s push for abortion rights continues as she repeals insurance requirement in Michigan
cnn.com/2023/12/12/politics/whitmer-michigan-abortion-insurance/
Bills signed by Whitmer double penalties for those who assault health care workers
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/06/michigan-violence-health-care-workers/71814070007/
Whitmer signs bills deregulating some aspects of abortion in Michigan: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held off signing the repeal of a law she contends has hindered ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/21/michigan-abortion-laws-clinic-regulations-mifepristone-medicine-gretchen-whitmer/71660830007/
State budget director: Post-COVID budget should mark a 'return to normal' in Michigan
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/15/michigan-budget-2025-jen-flood/71892723007/
Michigan lawmakers tackled bills on to-do list: 5 last-minute things you might've missed
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/11/michigan-bills-legislature-immunity-drug-makers-language-access-dental/71529400007/
Whitmer signs bills to codify Affordable Care Act into state law: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills that would add key pieces of the federal health ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/19/michigan-codifies-affordable-care-act-state-law/71238185007/
Senate Democrats, Whitmer at odds over auto insurance law changes: One Democratic senator voted against legislation that would make major changes to Michigan's ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/19/senate-democrats-gretchen-whitmer-at-odds-over-michigan-no-fault-auto-insurance-law-changes/71244354007/
New Michigan law requires lead tests for minors: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills that require 1- and 2-year-olds to be tested for lead exposure.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/10/08/new-michigan-law-requires-lead-tests-for-minors/71089650007/
Prescription drug affordability board proposal passes Michigan Senate: Michigan Senate Democrats passed legislation that would set up a prescription drug ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/04/michigan-prescription-drug-affordability-plan-whitmer/71042987007/
Michigan Democrat lawmaker's objections could derail proposed state abortion law changes
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/12/michigan-abortion-rights-law-karen-whitsett-medicaid/71141085007/
Detroit man who threatened to kill Whitmer, Benson sentenced to 15 months probation
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/10/25/james-toepler-sentencing-whitmer-benson-threat/71317155007/
Whitmer signs legislation requiring water filters in every school: The legislation signed by Whitmer requires Michigan schools and child care centers to develop ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/20/whitmer-signs-clean-drinking-water-act-for-michigan/71242472007/
Longtime Blue Cross CEO Daniel Loepp announces retirement date: Revenues for Michigan's largest health insurance company have doubled during Loepp's tenure as ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/09/14/blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-ceo-daniel-loepp-announces-retirement-date/70856208007/
Buss: Whitmer gets an F for literacy: The number of third graders in Michigan who are proficient in reading is at its lowest point in nine years.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/kaitlyn-buss/2023/09/07/buss-whitmer-gets-an-f-for-literacy/70784585007/
Michigan Democratic governor signs ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion ...
cnn.com/2023/07/27/politics/michigan-conversion-therapy-ban-minors-whitmer/
$8M maternal health grant goes to WSU office of Detroit mayor's wife: The grant for Wayne State University was a late addition to the state budget in June ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/08/05/sonia-hassan-detroit-mayor-mike-duggan-wayne-state-university-prenatal-care-grant/70534994007/
Whitmer signs $24.3 billion Michigan education budget bill: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) Tuesday signed a $24.3 billion education budget for fiscal 2024 that ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4109056-whitmer-signs-24-3-billion-michigan-education-budget-bill/
Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governor
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/michigan-bans-conversion-therapy-lgbtq-youth-measure-signed-101680327
To-go cocktails allowed during COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan become permanent change
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/19/michigan-law-permits-to-go-carry-out-cocktails/70420677007/
New law gives Michigan DNR officers authority to intervene during mental health crises
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/11/whitmer-michigan-dnr-mental-health-crisis/70399684007/
Nessel: Nursing home COVID outbreaks 'tragic,' possibly unpreventable: Attorney General Nessel labeled the results of a Detroit News investigation into nursing ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/06/02/nessel-nursing-home-covid-chaos-tragic-possibly-unpreventable/70281308007/
Michigan Senate votes to allow environmental, health rules stricter than federal standards
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/05/17/michigan-senate-votes-to-allow-rules-stricter-than-federal-standards/70227300007/
LeDuff: COVID nursing home report troubles the conscience: The state's pandemic response was a shameful exercise in political hackery, rolled up in irony.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2023/05/09/leduff-covid-nursing-home-report-troubles-the-conscience/70198177007/
Timeline of COVID-19 in Michigan nursing homes: Michigan's handling of the COVID-19 in nursing homes has been a topic of debate since the early weeks of the ...
eu.detroitnews.com/in-depth/news/politics/michigan/2023/05/04/timeline-of-covid-coronavirus-outbreaks-in-michigan-nursing-homes/70086335007/
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While ACA ruling is appealed, Michigan insurers will cover preventive screenings: A Texas judge's ruling said preventive services mandated by Obamacare are ...
freep.com/story/news/health/2023/04/06/aca-becerra-ruling-michigan-insurers-preventive-screenings/70089043007/
Gov. Whitmer fears impact of ruling that free ACA screenings are unconstitutional
freep.com/story/news/health/2023/04/03/aca-becerra-ruling-free-services-unconstitutional-whitmer/70076263007/
Whitmer, LGBTQ+ community targeted with death threats in new extremism case: The federal case marks the latest crackdown on antigovernment extremism in Michigan ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/03/10/gretchen-whitmer-lgbtq-community-targeted-in-new-michigan-extremism-case/69993866007/
Gretchen Whitmer Is Leading Boldly in Challenging Times: The Governor of Michigan has led her state through the pandemic, climate emergencies ...
elle.com/culture/a43252093/governor-gretchen-whitmer-interview-2023/
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As part of its massive investment in electric vehicle technology, Ford announced the construction of a new $3.5 billion battery plant in western Michigan. nytv.to/xGeq1
Gov. Whitmer proposal: A $180 check for each Michigan taxpayer: The proposal, detailed Monday by Whitmer and Democratic leaders in the House and Senate ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/02/06/gov-whitmer-proposal-check-michigan-taxpayer/69875654007/
Tax relief fight looms over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget presentation: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be part of her administration's presentation to lawmakers at ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/08/tax-relief-fight-democratic-governor-gretchen-whitmer-budget-presentation/69859491007/
Whitmer signs spending bill, allocating $240M in federal COVID-19 relief: The bulk of the spending for the current fiscal year focuses on economic development ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/31/whitmer-michigan-covid-19-funds/69853965007/
Michigan State University Shooting: At Least 3 Killed, Suspect Found Dead: Five people injured in the shooting are in critical condition, police said.
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2023/02/14/at-least-three-killed-in-shooting-at-michigan-state-university-suspected-gunman-also-dead/
What We Know About the Michigan State Shooting: A gunman opened fire at Michigan State University, killing three students and wounding five other people.
thecut.com/2023/02/what-we-know-about-the-michigan-state-shooting.html
Delaware Man Is Sentenced in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Barry Croft, alleged spiritual leader in 2020 scheme, is sentenced to 235 months in ...
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A Leader in Plot to Kidnap Gov. Whitmer Receives Nearly 20 Years in Prison: Barry Croft planned to use guns and explosives to abduct Michigan’s governor ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/28/us/barry-croft-michigan-sentencing.html
Quick Glance: Judge imposes another lengthy prison sentence in Michigan governor kidnapping plan
- Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final federal defendant to be sentenced.
- Joshua Blanchard, the defense counsel, said he will appeal the sentence.
- Croft told allies at one point, "I don't like seeing anybody get killed either."
- Croft "went way down a conspiracy rabbit hole," Blanchard said Wednesday, requesting a sentence of less than life in prison.
Whitmer set to return to in-person State of the State address Jan. 25: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Jan. 25 will hold her first in-person State of the State address ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/01/03/whitmer-set-to-return-to-in-person-state-of-the-state-address-jan-25/69773055007/
Gunman Kills Three People at Michigan State, Suspect Found Dead: A gunman killed three people and injured five others at Michigan State University’s campus in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-14/shots-fired-at-michigan-state-campus-with-possible-fatality
Second ringleader in Whitmer kidnapping plot sentenced, gets more than 19 years in prison
axios.com/2022/12/28/barry-croft-whitmer-kidnapping-sentence
Multiple People Injured In US University Shooting, Gunman Missing: Multiple people were injured Friday in a shooting on a US university campus, local police said ...
ndtv.com/world-news/michigan-shooting-multiple-people-injured-in-us-university-shooting-gunman-missing-3780271
Whitmer pledges gun control, relief for seniors, in 2nd inaugural speech: Gov. Whitmer's brief speech was short on specifics. She said those will be spelled out ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/01/01/whitmer-pledges-gun-control-relief-for-seniors-in-2nd-inaugural-speech/69769516007/
Gretchen Whitmer's husband, Marc Mallory, retired early from dentistry due to threats
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/01/05/gretchen-whitmer-husband-marc-mallory-dentist-retire-threats/69780122007/
Militia member in Michigan governor kidnapping plot sentenced to over 19 years in prison
nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/crime-pmn/militia-member-in-michigan-governor-kidnapping-plot-sentenced-to-over-19-years-in-prison
State to spend $85M on Detroit's QLine street car over next 17 years: A bill headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would lock the state into a $5 million annual ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/12/09/taxpayers-to-subsidize-detroits-qline-street-car-for-the-next-17-years/69712063007/
Group aiming to sabotage Whitmer’s Covid policies funded by dark money: Non-profit affiliated with utility DTE Energy funded effort to repeal Michigan governor’s ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/10/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-covid-policies-dark-money
Budget negotiations fizzle in Lansing as lame duck comes to a close: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office says she and the Legislature will revisit the spending bill ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/12/08/budget-negotiations-fizzle-in-lansing-as-lame-duck-legislature-comes-to-a-close/69710975007/
NEW: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won reelection to another term, The Associated Press reports. to.pbs.org/3WL6ZOO
GOP's Tudor Dixon gains ground, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still leads in Michigan: new poll
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/10/31/gop-tudor-dixon-gains-ground-gov-gretchen-whitmer-still-leads-michigan-race-poll-detroit-news/69604544007/
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer: Three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges ...
apnews.com/article/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-jackson-adam-fox-kidnap-plot-trial-0a5a930cf86e74f8a1365040b783de0d
Quick Glance: The fate of the Whitmer conspiracy defendants in Jackson is in the hands of the jury.
- According to the prosecution, the defendants were members of an illegal group called the Wolverine Watchman and used guns unlawfully.
- In many ways, the jury's decision may come down to whether they trust the FBI's undercover informant, an Army veteran who admitted to being paid, transported the defendants to meetings, and maintained a leadership position in the group during evidence.
- They uttered some unpleasant things.
- They also utilized guns during military-style training, which was essentially adult role-playing.
- Five more individuals have been accused in Antrim County in a connected domestic terrorism prosecution.
Michigan governor debate: Whitmer says Tudor Dixon is "dangerous": "Do you really think books are more dangerous than guns?"
axios.com/2022/10/26/midterms-michigan-governor-debate-whitmer-dixon
Endorsement: Our choice for governor: Democrat incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces Republican Tudor Dixon. Our pick has the right focus and priorities for ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2022/10/20/michigan-endorsement-our-choice-for-governor/69574092007/
LeDuff: Remember Clarence and other elderly COVID victims: Records show Clarence Billett spent the the last weeks of his life being dragged like a bag of laundry ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2022/11/02/leduff-remember-clarence-other-elderly-covid-victims/69610493007/
A year after raised alarms, almost all lead pipes replaced in Benton Harbor: Benton Harbor's public water supply exceeded federal safety guidelines for lead for ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/11/03/benton-harbor-lead-water-pipes-replaced/69614051007/
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon Are Set to Debate in Michigan: The race has largely centered on abortion, education and Ms. Whitmer’s track record.
nytimes.com/2022/10/13/us/politics/whitmer-dixon-debate-michigan-governor.html
EXPLAINER: 3 more on trial in Michigan governor kidnap plot: JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — A scheme to kidnap Michigan's governor in 2020 will get yet another airing in ...
apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-health-covid-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-3b2434fe6c5c4db00b8bea3b5f1a6ec0
Poll: 42% of voters say Whitmer's COVID restrictions won't sway their vote this fall
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/10/09/poll-42-of-voters-say-whitmers-covid-restrictions-wont-sway-their-vote/69548205007/
Tudor Dixon featured at fundraiser hosted by Trump official who made racist comments
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/10/21/tudor-dixon-fundraiser-carl-higbie/69579632007/
Michigan's job recovery lags neighboring states as Whitmer, Dixon pitch plans: Michigan has struggled to recover jobs lost because of the pandemic and fallen ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/10/13/michigan-job-numbers-lag-neighbors-as-whitmer-dixon-pitch-plans/69558647007/
Michigan judge fears juror is flirting with defendant in Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/13/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-trial-judge-juror-flirting-defendant/10492107002/
Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Republican Tudor Dixon joked Friday about the 2020 kidnapping plot against Democratic Gov ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/09/23/tudor-dixon-quips-about-kidnapping-plot-against-gov-gretchen-whitmer/69512858007/
2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A jury on Tuesday convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov ...
apnews.com/article/elections-presidential-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-grand-rapids-9ad8f100d32e7d5883b1be9d6c4cb8d5
Quick Glance: Two men have been found guilty of conspiring to abduct Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
- A jury found Barry Croft and Adam Fox guilty of kidnapping Whitmer and conspiring to deploy a weapon of mass devastation.According to Snell, the jury also convicted Croft guilty of one count of possessing an unregistered harmful weapon.
- Caserta was acquitted of a conspiracy allegation.
- Whitmer said in a statement released after the guilty verdicts for Croft and Fox that the convictions "prove that violence and threats have no place in our politics, and those who seek to divide us will be held accountable."
Federal Prosecutors Face Tough Task in Retrial of Men Accused in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
wsj.com/articles/federal-prosecutors-face-tough-task-in-retrial-of-men-accused-in-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-whitmer-11659961800
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2 men face new trial over scheme to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: The announcement comes months after a jury couldn't reach a verdict on Adam Fox ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/2-men-face-new-trial-over-plan-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer
Quick Glance: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has minor COVID-19 symptoms.
- Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday night that she tested positive for COVID-19, more than two years into the state's campaign against the pandemic.
- "I last tested for COVID this afternoon, when I tested negative."
- The governor stated that she tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday afternoon and positive on Monday evening.
- "I am grateful for the support of my family, my staff, and the vaccine for offering me robust protection against the virus," Whitmer stated on Monday.
In the Michigan Legislature, Shane Hernandez fought Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over road funding and her powers to address the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dixon targets pandemic policies, inflation burden during CPAC address: Dixon urged conservatives on Saturday to support her campaign in a speech that ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/06/dixon-targets-pandemic-policies-inflation-burden-during-cpac-address/10257939002/
Great Lakes Water Authority main break triggers boil water advisory for 23 communities
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2022/08/13/great-lakes-water-authority-main-break-triggers-boil-advisory-23-communities/10317732002/
Michigan governor signs executive order to protect abortion providers and patients from extradition
cnn.com/2022/07/13/politics/michigan-whitmer-executive-order-abortion/
LeDuff: COVID deaths climb; does anyone care?: We nearly destroyed ourselves to save ourselves. Or so we were told by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2022/06/22/leduff-covid-deaths-climb-does-anyone-care/7687981001/
Democratic strongholds plot strategy to ensure abortion access: Ruling sets the stage for two Americas: one where you can get an abortion and one where you can’t ...
stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/health/democratic-strongholds-plot-strategy-to-ensure-abortion-access/article_baf71772-55ab-559b-ba89-9ca23c8383b6.html
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