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

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.

Michigan AG Nessel says income tax cut temporary

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.

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

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.

Wisconsin man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot to change plea

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.