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May 10, 2023

Democrat Liz Gereghty, sister of MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announces run for NY congressional seat

The sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Liz Gereghty, announced that she is running for a New York congressional seat. The seat flipped to Republican control last year.

May 3, 2023

Michigan passes bill to protect abortion-seekers from discrimination

The Michigan Legislature has passed a bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating or retaliating against female employees for receiving abortions.

May 1, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer loosens deadlines for military, overseas voters

Michigan law will now allow overseas and military ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received up to six days afterward.

April 20, 2023

Dem congresswoman silent on why she signed hush agreement involving Chinese tech company

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., signed a non-disclosure agreement to discuss an electric vehicle battery plant proposed by Chinese company Gotion, but won't explain why.

April 13, 2023

Whitmer signs bill forcing stricter background checks, gun storage rules

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed a bill into law that imposes stricter background check and storage requirements for gun owners, part of an 11-bill package.

April 6, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's sister reportedly considering run for battleground House seat in New York

Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer's sister is reportedly being recruited to run for a New York congressional seat next cycle.

April 6, 2023

DeSantis visits Michigan amid 2024 speculation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Michigan on Thursday and is expected to speak at a college and at a Midland County GOP event in his first appearance in the state this year.

April 5, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer repeals near-century old abortion ban: ‘long overdue’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a bill repealing a 1931 abortion ban that made it a crime to assist in the procedure.

March 28, 2023

Michigan AG Nessel says income tax cut temporary

Democratic Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tuesday that an income tax cut expected to be levied this year is impermanent, and rates will revert back to normal in 2024.

March 15, 2023

Wisconsin man pleads guilty for role in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Brian Higgins, of Wisconsin, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to the kidnapping plot of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Higgins previously pleaded not guilty.