Michigan Rep. Justin Amash, A Vocal Trump Critic Announces He Is Quitting The GOP

The only Republican in Congress to call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, said said Thursday he is leaving the GOP.

• Jul 5, 2019

Former Gov. Rick Snyder Turns Down Harvard Fellowship

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has turned down a Harvard Fellow offer.

• Jul 3, 2019

Governor Whitmer Announces Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week

Governor Whitmer has officially proclaimed June 30th-July 7th Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week.

• Jul 2, 2019

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order To Establish Women's Sport Task Force

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to establish a Task Force on Women in Sports within the Department of State with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as Chair. 

• Jun 27, 2019

Whitmer Criticizes Lawmakers For 'Vacation' Without Budget Deal

Without a deal to fund state services or spend more to fix the roads, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is criticizing the Republican-led Legislature for taking a "vacation."

• Jun 25, 2019

Fight Over Private School Aid To Be Heard In Michigan Supreme Court

A major lower court decision allowing Michigan tax dollars to flow to private schools will now be in the Michigan Supreme Court.

• Jun 25, 2019

Governor Whitmer Requests Increased Great Lakes Funding

Governor Whitmer recently issued a request to Congress to increase the funding towards the Great Lakes in Michigan.

• Jun 24, 2019

Anti-ICE Graffiti Discovered At Michigan GOP Headquarters

State party officials discovered anti-government graffiti painted on the Michigan Republican Party headquarters Saturday evening.

• Jun 24, 2019

Governor Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking Juneteenth Celebration

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when slavery was abolished in the United States. 

• Jun 21, 2019

Michigan Matters: Mackinac Focus and the State of Education

On this week's Michigan Matters…From fixing our roads, to education, to looking ahead to Election 2020, what issues resonated with leaders at the Mackinac Policy conference?

• Jun 21, 2019

Whitmer Signs Executive Order In Efforts To Cut Lake Erie Nutrient Pollution

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday ordering Michigan agencies to step up efforts to reduce phosphorus pollution and otherwise improve water quality in Lake Erie.

• Jun 20, 2019

House Approves Bills To Add Mandatory Reporters After Nassar Scandal, Heads To Senate

The House approved bills in Michigan Wednesday that would add athletic trainers and physical therapists to the state's list of mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.

• Jun 19, 2019

Whitmer Expected To Sign Mackinac Island Drone Bill

Rules to restrict the use of drones under legislation on Mackinac Island is heading to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office.

• Jun 18, 2019

Michigan Matters: Region Gears Up to Bid on NFL Draft, NCAA Final Four and Other Sporting Events!

On this week's Michigan Matters, Carol Cain hosted a panel of prominent figures in Detroit sports. Join Carol Cain, Rod Wood, Denise Ilitch, and Bud Denker for the Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club.

• Jun 14, 2019

Michigan House Budget Bars Spending On New Bridge Between Detroit, Canada

Spending money on a new bridge between Detroit and Canada may be prohibited by Republicans who control the Michigan House.

• Jun 12, 2019

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