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July 26, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs off on so-called 'conversion therapy' ban

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed into law a bill banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ people from being administered in the state.

July 21, 2023

Gretchen Whitmer's 'Governor Barbie' social media campaign hailed by Democrats: 'Empowering,' 'very sharp'

Democrats praised Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer after her office modeled a Barbie doll to look like her and put photos playing with the doll on social media.

July 11, 2023

Gretchen Whitmer's sister, ex-Democrat lawmaker face heated primary for key NY seat that helped GOP take House

Former Rep. Mondaire Jones and Liz Whitmer Gereghty are facing a heated Democrat primary battle in New York's 17th Congressional District.

June 16, 2023

Whitmer requests disaster declaration for spring flooding on Upper Peninsula

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested a federal disaster declaration over snowmelt-induced floods on the Upper Peninsula earlier this year.

June 7, 2023

Michigan man pleads guilty to assisting Whitmer kidnapping scheme

Shawn Fix, 40, has pleaded guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism for his role in a foiled 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

June 7, 2023

Michigan passes statewide ban on handheld phone use in cars

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed off on legislation establishing a statewide ban on handheld cellphone use while driving.

May 22, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set to sign red flag law

Michigan's red flag law, which is aimed at preventing people who are at risk of harming themselves or others from having guns, is expected to be signed by Gov. Whitmer on May 22, 2023.

May 19, 2023

Michigan to sustain $883M revenue blow after tax cuts

Michigan has sacrificed nearly $900 million in revenue this year after passing new tax cuts, leaving significant constraints on next year's budget expenditures.

May 17, 2023

Whitmer amends MI Civil Rights Act to protect abortion seekers in workplace

Michigan's Civil Rights Act now prohibits workplace discrimination against employees who seek abortions or have received them in the past.

May 15, 2023

Hero kid who saved busload of children credits lack of cellphone

The teenager who saved a busload of his classmates by springing to action when the driver suffered a medical emergency was alert because he was not using a cellphone.