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Michigan's Whitmer paid $27,521 for Florida trip using mix of donor fund, own cash, aide says

May 15, 2021

Michigan's Whitmer paid $27,521 for Florida trip using mix of donor fund, own cash, aide says

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used funds from an inauguration-related nonprofit to pay for a $27,521 trip to Florida to visit her ailing father in March, her chief of staff clarified Friday.

Retiring Detroit police chief ‘not ruling out’ GOP challenge against Michigan Gov. Whitmer

May 10, 2021

Retiring Detroit police chief ‘not ruling out’ GOP challenge against Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Detroit’s retiring police chief says he’s “deeply passionate for public service” and spotlighted that he’s “not ruling out” launching a Republican challenge against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, who’s up for re-election next year.

Republican Detroit police chief plans to announce Whitmer challenge: reports

May 10, 2021

Republican Detroit police chief plans to announce Whitmer challenge: reports

James Craig, the top cop in Detroit, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor on Monday to take on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer—the Democrat who has faced criticism over her handling of the coronavirus and a recent trip to Florida.

Whitmer refuses to answer question about who paid for private plane for her trip to Florida

May 6, 2021

Whitmer refuses to answer question about who paid for private plane for her trip to Florida

Whitmer was asked on Thursday by WWTV reporter Eric Lloyd for her response to the recent report by journalist Charlie LeDuff in Deadline Detroit that revealed the Wolverine State governor approached wealthy businessmen in Detroit to use the private plane they share.

May 4, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to receive JFK 'Profile in Courage' award despite recent COVID-19 surge

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose aggressive lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic drew a mixed reaction among state residents, will receive a “Profile in Courage” award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her actions during the crisis.

Jailed Michigan Dem warned officers ‘Big Gretch’ might be upset by no mask for his booking photo: report

April 29, 2021

Jailed Michigan Dem warned officers ‘Big Gretch’ might be upset by no mask for his booking photo: report

A Michigan state lawmaker who was arrested earlier this month following a suspected DUI crash refused to have his booking photo taken, arguing that officers weren’t following state coronavirus guidelines, video shows, according to a report.

Three Gretchen Whitmer kidnap suspects face weapon of mass destruction charges

April 28, 2021

Three Gretchen Whitmer kidnap suspects face weapon of mass destruction charges

Three of the six men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are facing additional charges of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

DeSantis Cabinet member trolls Michigan’s Whitmer over travel mess by sending tourism pamphlets

April 26, 2021

DeSantis Cabinet member trolls Michigan’s Whitmer over travel mess by sending tourism pamphlets

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent the embattled governor a letter on Monday regarding her recent travels to his state while warning Michiganders against traveling due to COVID-19 levels — including to the Sunshine State.

Michigan Democrat seen resisting DUI arrest, threatens to call Gov. Whitmer in bodycam footage

April 26, 2021

Michigan Democrat seen resisting DUI arrest, threatens to call Gov. Whitmer in bodycam footage

Michigan State Police released bodycam footage on Sunday of an incident involving Democratic state Rep. Jewell Jones, who was reportedly charged with driving under the influence, resisting arrest, and weapons possession following a collision last week on Interstate 96 in Fowlerville.

Fully open Texas and Florida reporting fewer COVID cases than Democrat-led Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York

April 25, 2021

Fully open Texas and Florida reporting fewer COVID cases than Democrat-led Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York

Republican-led states including Texas and Florida are reporting fewer coronavirus cases than Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York -- all of which are led by prominent Democrats who refuse to roll back COVID-19 regulations and mask mandates, according to CDC data.