Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlines policy goals for the rest of 2023
From abortion to clean energy and healthcare to the health of our democracy, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a long list of goals.
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From abortion to clean energy and healthcare to the health of our democracy, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a long list of goals.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver a "What's Next Address" that will outline her policy priorities for the second half of the year.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act during a speech Wednesday where she'll outline her legislative priorities for the second half of the year.
Prosecutors were preparing Wednesday to present evidence against three men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in what investigators described as an extremist scheme to ignite a civil war.
The final trial of suspects in a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan's governor begins this week.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Cabinetworks Group is expanding in southeast Michigan, bringing 110 jobs to Livonia.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday authorized the school to request liquor licenses to sell alcohol at four football games beginning with a Sept. 16 game against the University of Washington.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority announced over $13 million in federal support for developing and rehabilitating affordable housing units across the state.
Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan who won full control of their state government have used their new power to enact sweeping policy changes that have been stalled for years.
The budget is the first crafted with Democrats in control in Lansing in 40 years.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared this week as "Buy Michigan Week," encouraging residents to support local businesses.
The Michigan Supreme Court is out with a decision that provides critical relief for thousands of people who were badly injured in car wrecks.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that prohibits mental health professionals from using so-called conversion therapy on LGBTQ minors.
In January, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her intentions of universal pre-k for all Michigan 4-year old's by 2027.
A new state law allows alcoholic drinks to be sold at college sporting events in Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bipartisan legislation that expands voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan.
Under the previous law, households with more than $15,000 in assets were ineligible for food assistance. Those assets could be counted as cars or money in the bank.
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential will partner with the state education department and the Board of Education.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer worked with legislators to pass the state budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which focuses on growing the economy and lowering costs for Michiganders.
Former Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
Officials say Tabitha Davis, 33, of Marshall, sent a message to Whitmer's constituent services website, threatening the governor. She admitted to the threat, claiming protected speech.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills that will create stricter punishments for sexual assault that takes place under the guise of medical treatment.
Michigan lawmakers approved an $82 billion budget centering on education, infrastructure and the environment in what was the first opportunity in decades that Democrats have had to craft a budget that reflects their legislative priorities.
Michigan is set to ban so-called conversion therapy for minors after the state Senate sent the legislation to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Tuesday night.
Michigan lawmakers are working quickly on the state's next budget ahead of a self-imposed July 1 deadline.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A Macomb County man is accused of stomping on the head of a kitten and killing it.
Detroit Metro Airport ranks second highest in passenger satisfaction among the biggest airports for a third consecutive year in the J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
A Southeast Michigan man accused of murder in the deaths of his three sons waived his arraignment and the case is set for pretrial in Lenawee County.
A 3-month-old baby was rescued from a bedroom after police and firefighters discovered a working house fire in Monroe.
Republican Mike Rogers is defending his decision not to attend a Sept. 15 televised event in the U.S. Senate race, saying he never agreed to participate and accusing the moderator of favoritism.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
A 3-month-old baby was rescued from a bedroom after police and firefighters discovered a working house fire in Monroe.
Diesel and gas prices jumped again in Michigan and the U.S. in the past 24 hours, with diesel costs smashing previous records.
A federal lawsuit says the University of Michigan wrongly denied in-state tuition to the son of a Foreign Service officer and a USAID employee who declared Ann Arbor as their permanent home while stationed abroad.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The Mid-American Conference says it will move to a nine-game conference schedule in 2028.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Happy Hump Day Fam! Looking at mostly cloudy skies with a few showers and thunderstorms scattered today. High 73°. Tomorrow and Friday a bit of sun, then showers return for the weekend.
Three people were killed when an NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashed in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday night near the scene of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
Hot Sam's is downtown Detroit's oldest men's clothing store. The retailer has introduced a new line of modern leisure attire and is presenting the first pieces in that set.
A gym class policy for Lakeview High School in Macomb County's Lakeview Public Schools spells out how girls are to handle opting out of swim class on days when they are menstruating. CBS Detroit learned that the district plans to meet with the parent who raised questions about the rules.
The Belle Isle Ballfield at Belle Isle Park is getting renovations and updates that include a scoreboard, new bleachers and custom-designed dugouts. CBS Detroit has this look.