Governor of Michigan since 2019
Michigan rental aid program has mostly helped refugees despite claims suggesting otherwise
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/michigan-rental-aid-program-has-mostly-helped-refugees-gretchen-whitmer-donald-trump-joe-biden/73305705007/
Michigan's Palisades plant on track to become nation's 1st reopened nuclear facility
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/27/palisades-nuclear-plant-nuclear-power-energy/73115767007/
Buss: Where does the buck stop with education in Michigan?: Even the best schools in Michigan are worse than the best schools in other states ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/kaitlyn-buss/2024/04/04/buss-where-does-the-buck-stop-with-education-in-michigan/73202990007/
Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know if I’ll run for office again or not’: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said he does not know if plans to make a run for ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4543123-buttigieg-i-dont-know-if-ill-run-for-office-again-or-not/
Here Are the States With Woman Governors: Only 49 female politicians have held the highest office in their states.
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Michigan governor says not voting for Biden over Gaza war ‘supports second Trump term’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/25/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-biden-israel-gaza-war
Michigan seeks volunteers to sponsor more refugees, prompting concerns from some groups
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/24/state-seeks-volunteers-to-sponsor-more-refugees-as-numbers-increase/72686229007/
3 ways Whitmer's budget focuses on growing families: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out proposals for free preschool, family planning funding and child care.
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/08/how-whitmers-budget-focuses-on-growing-families/72511115007/
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2025 Michigan budget calls for 588 additional state employees
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/20/whitmer-2025-budget-state-employee-growth/72594520007/
Michigan has new gun laws on the way, gun safety advocates want to see more: Michigan Democrats passed new gun laws in the wake of the Michigan State University ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/12/michigan-new-gun-safety-laws/72494522007/
MSU board urges Whitmer to mull removing Vassar, Denno. Kelly becomes chair: Michigan State University board votes to punish Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/03/msu-board-urges-whitmer-to-mull-removing-vassar-denno-kelly-becomes-chair/72834953007/
The Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plot Became a Political Lightning Rod. Then Two Reporters Got Hours of Secret FBI Tapes.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/gretchen-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-michigan-fbi.html
Private foundations bankrolled Whitmer's population commission. Few knew: Officials behind the Growing Michigan Together Council have been less than transparent ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/19/private-foundations-bankrolled-whitmers-population-commission-few-knew/72266351007/
Finley: More on the shady Whitmer kidnap plot: When federal defendants accepted plea deals agreeing to testify against the others, it looked as if the case ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/01/03/finley-more-on-the-shady-whitmer-kidnap-plot/72097205007/
Population council approves final recommendations, including more schooling, biz incentives
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/14/council-recommends-refreshed-biz-incentives-more-schooling/71917150007/
Questions, contradictions loom as Whitmer's council tries to grow Michigan: A state commission whose leaders once vowed to tackle Michigan's declining population ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/05/gretchen-whitmer-population-commission-k12-education-reform-infrastructure-taxes/71742124007/
New state education department to help Michiganders 'make it' launches: MiLEAP, a new state department, launches Friday. It's aimed at helping improve ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/01/mileap-gretchen-whitmer-preschool-to-postsecondary-education-department-controversy/71755234007/
Whitmer signs bills to change how teacher evaluations are done in Michigan: Proponents for the plan say it will eliminate unfair evaluation systems which didn't ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/24/michigan-teacher-evaluations-bills/71691163007/
Whitmer urges Blinken to safely bring home Michiganders stuck in Gaza: Whitmer asked the top diplomat for the U.S. about Michiganders stuck in Gaza and the ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/31/whitmer-blinken-gaza-michigan/71395283007/
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/
Man stopped in August outside Whitmer's summer mansion worked for anti-Democrat PAC
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/10/24/man-stopped-in-august-outside-whitmers-summer-mansion-worked-for-anti-democrat-pac/71303886007/
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/
Second Avenue bridge in Detroit officially reopens: Federal, state and local leaders celebrated grand opening Friday for the first-of-its kind of span in the ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/10/27/second-avenue-bridge-in-detroit-officially-reopened-friday/71341773007/
Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle
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Quick Glance: Armed Man Arrested in Wisconsin Capitol
- A man illegally brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and returned with an assault rifle.
- He attempted to meet Governor Tony Evers and returned with a loaded rifle.
- Weapons can be brought into the Capitol if concealed and with a valid permit.
- The arrested man did not have a concealed carry permit.
Villa Park man charged with stalking after allegedly throwing rocks through windows of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s home
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-rock-thrower-arrest-20231010-u6a5vyn6mbcslnjqq3rbdmseni-story.html
Last Three Men in Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Are Acquitted: William Null, twin brother Michael Null, and Eric Molitor were among 14 men to be tried in ...
thedailybeast.com/last-three-men-in-gretchen-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-are-acquitted
Quick Glance: 3 Men Acquitted in Trial Connected to Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
- William Null, twin brother Michael Null, and Eric Molitor were found not guilty of supporting a terrorist act and a weapon charge.
- The Nulls and Molitor were accused of supporting the plan's leaders through military-style drills and trips to Whitmer's vacation home in northern Michigan.
- Fox, Croft, and William Null were present at the gathering where an FBI informant secretly recorded profanity-laced threats against public officials.
- Molitor, 39, and William Null, 41, testified in their own defense, admitting to participating in gun drills and visiting Whitmer's property. However, William Null stated that he and his brother distanced themselves when the conversation turned to obtaining explosives.
Canadian ambassador talks unions, international trade and cars on visit to Detroit
eu.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2023/09/28/canadian-ambassador-talks-unions-trade-cars-on-visit-to-detroit/70979240007/
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/
Man charged with aiding Whitmer kidnap plot says he should have called police: “It seemed to be getting serious,” William Null, 41, told jurors in a northern ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/09/11/man-charged-with-aiding-whitmer-kidnap-plot-says-he-should-have-called-police/70827140007/
Michigan Gov. Whitmer will call on Democrats to codify ‘Obamacare’ into state law
pbs.org/newshour/politics/michigan-gov-whitmer-will-call-on-democrats-to-codify-obamacare-into-state-law
Whitmer taps ex-Michigan Lottery commissioner to run DNR: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a former Michigan Lottery commissioner to run the state Department ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/09/05/gretchen-whitmer-scott-bowen-michigan-lottery-department-of-natural-resources/70765854007/
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leading trade mission to Japan: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's trip marks the first visit by a Michigan governor to Japan since 2017.
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/09/06/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-leading-trade-mission-to-japan-medc-shiga-prefecture-auto-industry/70777132007/
Madison man accused of taking assault rifle to Wisconsin Capitol charged with misdemeanor
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/16/madison-man-charged-witaccused-of-taking-assault-rifle-to-wisconsin-capitol-charged-with-misdemeanor/71209981007/
Men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war, prosecutor says
pbs.org/newshour/nation/men-accused-in-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-whitmer-wanted-to-start-a-civil-war-prosecutor-says
Insider: Georgia governor not amused by Whitmer's red state ad campaign: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer using state ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/19/gretchen-whitmer-red-state-poaching-campaign-abortion-rights-lgbtq-georgia-michigan-population/70621220007/
2 convicted in Gov. Whitmer plot demand new trial over juror misconduct allegations - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/08/16/michigan-governor-kidnapping-plot-two-convicted-file-appeal/3451692231365/
Gov. Whitmer names 25-year veteran of Michigan State Police as its new commander: James Grady currently heads the MSP's training division. He has also held a ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/09/29/whitmer-names-james-grady-director-michigan-state-police/70994555007/
State ordered to release documents in Whitmer kidnap plot case: Court of Claims Judge James Redford ruled the records can't be shielded under Michigan's Freedom ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/10/state-ordered-to-release-documents-in-whitmer-kidnap-plot-case/70565049007/
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer visits Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Sept. 13 (CNA) Governor of the State of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer concluded a brief ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202309130004
Gov. Whitmer death threats probe leads to a mom, weapons stockpile: An indictment alleges a woman lied while acquiring weapons, some her son is accused of having ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/08/whitmer-death-threats-probe-leads-to-michelle-berka-weapons-arsenal/70550762007/
State Board of Education seeks AG opinion on Gov. Whitmer's new education department
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/08/gretchen-whitmer-education-department-state-board-legal-review-attorney-general-dana-nessel-mileap/70551185007/
Whitmer executive directive aims to expedite, waive late fees in state permitting process
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/04/delayed-permits-could-see-fees-waived-under-new-whitmer-directive/70522104007/
Nessel: Legal opinion on Whitmer's education overhaul 'premature': Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said it's too early to weigh in on the constitutionality ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/28/nessel-whitmer-michigan-education-department/70699241007/
Barbie's role: Gov. Whitmer embraces Barbie; Michigan State Police deletes 'Barbie' post
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/07/22/barbies-role-whitmer-michigan-state-police-deletes-barbie-twitter/70445573007/
Quick Glance: 'Barbie' Triumphs Over 'Oppenheimer' at International Box Office
- Greta Gerwig's very pink fantasy-comedy 'Barbie' collected a stunning $182 million at the international box office over the weekend, bringing its worldwide total to $337 million.
- Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's R-rated historical drama 'Oppenheimer' held its own, igniting to $93.7 million from ...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer making plans for new education-focused state department: The plan could mark a shift in direction as the Michigan Department of Education ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/07/12/gov-whitmer-making-plans-for-new-education-focused-state-department/70405407007/
'Their Wildest Dreams': Governors send messages to Taylor Swift during Eras Tour: Governors, prime ministers and even the FBI have shared greetings and messages ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/12/governors-taylor-swift-eras-tour/70407454007/
Is Florida man helping lead Michigan's new population commission?: John Rakolta Jr., co-chair of Gov. Whitmer's new commission focused on drawing people to ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/07/07/florida-voter-homeowner-john-rakolta-helping-lead-michigan-population-commission-gretchen-whitmer/70391236007/
Michigan lawmakers approve record $82B budget plan: Michigan lawmakers approved a $82-billion budget plan Wednesday within six hours of its unveiling after weeks ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/06/28/lawmakers-advance-82-billion-budget-plan/70364574007/
Whitmer creates commission to study solutions to Michigan population loss: The Democratic governor has tapped a Republican businessman and a Detroit civic leader ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/06/01/whitmer-creates-group-to-study-solutions-to-michigan-population-loss/70246882007/
Gov. Whitmer requests disaster declaration after U.P. flooding: Officials estimate flooding from snowmelt, record rain caused more than $56 million in damage in ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/16/gov-whitmer-requests-disaster-declaration-after-u-p-flooding/70326605007/
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/
Thompson: Whitmer needs to own population loss: This latest endeavor by Whitmer seems to be more of a political statement than a serious effort to earnestly ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/bankole-thompson/2023/06/04/thompson-whitmer-needs-to-own-population-loss/70281365007/
Gov. Whitmer signs bill to end A-F grades for schools' performance: Whitmer's office announced the approval of the repeal proposal in a statement that touted ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/05/22/gov-whitmer-signs-bill-to-end-a-f-grades-for-schools-performance/70245179007/
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer back in Europe for trade mission, troop visit: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office says she will travel to Latvia to visit with ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/05/10/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-on-trade-mission-troop-visit-in-europe/70204176007/
Polling, census data hint at looming population concerns in Michigan: A new statewide poll of Michigan voters shows worrisome data about young adults and Blacks ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/25/polling-census-data-hint-at-looming-population-concerns-in-michigan-generation-z-young-people/70253149007/
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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Michigan becomes 1st state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to repeal the state's ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/michigan-becomes-1st-state-in-decades-to-repeal-right-to-work-law
LeDuff: Trump, Whitmer and the mess they made: I'm standing here, square in the middle, in the middle of the middle west. And here's what I now know.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2023/04/04/leduff-standing-in-middle-of-messy-world/70078170007/
Michigan man arrested on firearms charges after allegedly threatening Biden, Whitmer
npr.org/2023/03/11/1162858371/michigan-man-threatens-biden-whitmer
Labor Celebrates as Michigan Senate Votes to Overturn 'Right-to-Work' Law
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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/
Michigan to name poet laureate after spending more than $67K meant to fund position
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/12/michigan-state-poet-laureate/70100128007/
Michigan Attorney General Nessel says she and other Jewish officials were targeted for murder
cnbc.com/2023/03/02/michigan-ag-dana-nessel-says-jewish-officials-targeted-for-murder.html
State leaders reach deal to change 'disguised' service tax on certain goods: The 6% sales tax on delivery and installation charges has long been criticized by ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/03/05/state-leaders-eye-changes-to-michigans-delivery-and-installation-tax/69967405007/
Multiple injuries in Michigan State University shootings, police say: Police have responded to at least two shootings at Michigan State University ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/13/michigan-state-university-shooting/
Das beschäftigt die Welt: What police reform works?: Space von The New York Times · 176 Zuhörer · Der Ort für Live-Konversationen
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Michigan Democrats are considering speeding up the passage of new gun legislation following a shooting at Michigan State University on Monday evening that left ... Show more politi.co/3jUHD2s
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 headed to Norway and Switzerland in first trade mission since 2019: While in Switzerland, Whitmer will participate in a panel discussion at the World ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/11/whitmer-switzerland-norway-trip-world-economic-forum/69799460007/
American incentives bringing out 'competition' in European businesses, Whitmer says
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/01/18/american-incentives-bringing-out-competition-in-europe-whitmer-says/69819787007/
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 ...
wsj.com/articles/delaware-man-is-sentenced-in-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-11672246882
Paid articlePaid Barry Croft Jr. Gets 19 Years for Plotting to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Michigan cops could lose licenses by failing to finish new training course: Michigan police officers will be required for the first time to complete a training ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/07/michigan-cops-could-lose-licenses-by-failing-to-complete-new-training-course/69876026007/
Trio in Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plot Get Stiff Prison Sentences: The three were accused of participating in paramilitary training sessions with a ringleader in ...
thedailybeast.com/two-in-the-can-and-another-awaits-sentencing-for-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer
Quick Glance: Three men sentenced in a kidnapping conspiracy against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ask for forgiveness in court.
- Gretchen Whitmer was sentenced in Jackson County on Thursday, with the prosecution saying that, despite their denial that "nothing happened," they committed the most serious of crimes, an attack on democracy.
- In a democracy, residents settle their issues through elections, according to Whitmer: "We debate, and then we vote."
- He claimed he was "not the boogie man the prosecution is trying to claim that I am."
- According to Doddamani, terrorism "replaces public discourse with intimidation and fear."
Whitmer directive expands state contracts to minority, small town, women-owned businesses
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/04/whitmer-directive-expands-state-contracts-to-minority-small-town-women-owned-businesses/69872393007/
Lawyer of Whitmer kidnap plotter: He doesn't deserve to spend life in prison: New court filing by Barry Croft's attorney offers humanized view of him as a ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/12/16/lawyer-life-sentence-too-long-for-whitmer-kidnap-plotter-barry-croft/69733593007/
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activates Emergency Operations Center for winter storm: In a statement, the state police said Michiganians were encouraged to avoid ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/12/23/gov-gretchen-whitmer-activates-emergency-operations-center/69754572007/
Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentence: The leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should not be sentenced to life in ...
apnews.com/article/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-crime-grand-rapids-us-federal-bureau-of-investigation-17c613355566c15f191123aaf90f0a20
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces cabinet changes for her second term: Four department directors and her chief legal counsel will be leaving her administration ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/12/02/gov-whitmer-announces-cabinet-changes-for-her-second-term/69695190007/
Deaths outpace births in Michigan for second consecutive year: The "natural decrease" in Michigan's population is a sign the state is aging without attracting ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/01/18/deaths-outpace-births-in-michigan-for-second-consecutive-year/69815429007/
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