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February 14, 2023

Michigan State shooting: Doctor breaks down in tears describing response

E.W. Sparrow Hospital acting president Dr. Denny Martin broke down in tears on Tuesday morning while providing updates on the five victims of the mass shooting at Michigan State University.

February 12, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer confronted on TikTok use despite national security risk: 'The way we use it is secure'

CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about why she is active on TikTok amid national security concerns and wondered if it was appropriate.

February 11, 2023

Whitmer’s ‘implicit bias’ training pushes Michigan health workers to admit bias, ‘get out of your comfort zone

An initiative from Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forced employees of the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs to take a three-hour "unconscious bias" course.

February 8, 2023

Whitmer pushes Michigan's highest-ever budget

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $79 billion budget Wednesday — the largest in the state's history — with a focus on school and health spending.

January 26, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer plans to enact stricter gun laws, repeal abortion restrictions, provide tax relief

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State address on Wednesday. She plans to enact stricter gun laws, provide immediate tax relief, and repeal abortion laws.

January 16, 2023

Michigan budget surplus projected to reach nearly $10 billion by year's end

Michigan could end the current fiscal year with a surplus of $5.1 billion in its general fund and $4.1 billion in its school aid fund — a potential $9.2 billion in total.

January 13, 2023

Whitmer, other Michigan Dems outline agenda for new legislative session

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Michigan Democrats outlined their priorities for the state's new legislative session Thursday, with much of the discussion surrounding tax policy.

January 11, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer headed to Europe, WEF meeting in Davos

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will travel to Europe to tout the state's economic endeavors, appearing at the World Economic Forum's annual Davos conference.

December 31, 2022

2022’s top political winners and losers feature victories for both Biden and DeSantis

Biden and DeSantis earn their spots among 2022’s top political winners and losers, while Sen.-elect Fetterman, Gov. Whitmer are Democratic rising stars.

December 28, 2022

Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot: Co-leader Barry Croft Jr. sentenced to more than 19 years in prison

Barry Croft. Jr., who has been convicted in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, has been sentenced Wednesday in federal court.