Whitmer to address Michigan's economy as possible state, federal shutdowns loom
As Congress nears sending the U.S. into a government shutdown, Michigan faces its own.
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As Congress nears sending the U.S. into a government shutdown, Michigan faces its own.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to speak out against political violence after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and threats made against state officials, including Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
American Rheinmetall is making a $31.7 million investment in Michigan, with the impact to include 450 new jobs.
A new regional headquarters for Astemo Americas will be built in Wixom, bringing 200 new jobs to Southeast Michigan.
Heavy rains and flash flooding washed out some roads and culverts July 23 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
"We are working directly with our partners at FEMA to ensure the full impact of this storm is understood," the Michigan State Police director said.
Michigan's governor met privately with President Trump to urge him to change course on tariffs that are having a big impact on automakers in her state.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been a career Democrat in the battleground state of Michigan, but is now planning to run for governor as an independent.
MIchigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to meet with President Trump. She said she spoke to the president about the toll that import tariffs are taking on the auto industry and the potential effects that other policies are having on the state.
This was the third meeting between Trump and Whitmer, a Democratic governor, since April.
Michigan's process for lawmakers earmarking funding has been rife with controversy for years, in part because some requests have been tucked away in huge spending bills.
President Trump has approved $50 million in federal funds for Michigan to support repairs and recovery from the March ice storm in northern Michigan.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says President Trump is committing federal funds to help communities up north recover from the damage of a historic ice storm in late March.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others announced a medical debt forgiveness effort through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. Anyone who is selected for debt forgiveness through this program will receive a letter explaining the circumstances.
Bringing the company to Michigan was a key goal for Whitmer, who is in her final years as governor of the battleground state.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review whether Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit seeking to shut down part of an aging pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac belongs in state or federal court.
Officials representing Michigan are sharing their thoughts following targeted shootings early Saturday in Minnesota that killed a state representative and her husband, and injured a state senator and his wife.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims the federal budget plan currently moving through Congress will cost Michiganders $900 million in benefit cuts.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump would be going back on his word to her if he pardoned two men who are serving prison sentences for leading a 2020 plot to kidnap her.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stage on Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, touching on various topics, such as education, infrastructure and Medicaid.
More than a dozen people were arrested in 2000 for creating a plan to kidnap MIchigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. President Trump has mentioned that he's considering pardoning the men who created that plot.
With President Trump saying he will "take a look at" pardoning the group of men charged in the kidnapping plot against Gov. Whitmer, some are wondering the reason behind it.
The Mackinac Policy Conference brings political and business leaders together for discussions on political and economic issues.
The U.S. Justice Department's new pardon attorney says he is going to take a "hard look" at two men who are in prison for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
Michigan officially files request for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for the March 28-30 ice storm.
