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March 14, 2023

Wisconsin man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot to change plea

Brian Higgins, 54, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, will return to court to change his not-guilty plea. Higgins is accused of aiding in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

March 13, 2023

I know firsthand how much right to work matters. Don't repeal it, Michigan

Michigan lawmakers are considering rolling back the state's right to work law. This is a move to reverse the progress that's been made in the state to be pro-business, pro-growth.

March 13, 2023

Gov. Whitmer blasted for 'gaslighting' residents on COVID-19 restrictions, admitting some didn't make sense

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan was blasted for saying that some of the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions in her state were not necessary.

March 4, 2023

Whitmer's $79B budget proposal chock full of protections for equity, inclusion and 'reproductive freedom'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $79 billion budget proposal, a record high for the state of Michigan should it pass, comes with an onslaught of support for progressive motives and ideas.

March 1, 2023

Michigan Senate votes to enshrine LGBTQ protections into state's civil rights law

The Michigan state Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a proposal to expand the state's civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community under anti-discrimination policies.

February 28, 2023

Gretchen Whitmer criticized for apparent night out while Michigan hit with severe winter weather, power loss

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a fellow Democratic state lawmaker were criticized as severe winter storm that struck the state last week.

February 21, 2023

Michigan woman, 19, last university shooting victim to be buried

Hundreds of people, including Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, gathered for the Tuesday funeral of slain Michigan State University student Arielle Anderson.

February 15, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says time for 'only thoughts and prayers' is over, vows to take action on gun violence

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the time for “only thoughts and prayers is over” as she renews calls for stronger gun laws.

February 14, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer claims mass shootings are 'uniquely American problem'

Democratic Gov. Getchen Whitmer of Michigan said Tuesday morning that words were no longer sufficient and that action must be taken to stop rampant gun violence like that seen at Michigan State University.

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.