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Michigan May 9, 2024

Michigan man acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping plot running for sheriff

Eric Molitor, who was acquitted of an alleged supporting role in a 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is running for Wexford County sheriff.

POLITICS May 8, 2024

WATCH: Dem governor swarmed by anti-Israel agitators while celebrating daughter's college graduation

Video captured anti-Israel protesters swarming Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she celebrated her daughter's college graduation at a local restaurant.

Michigan April 15, 2024

Swing state's Dem governor condemns 'death to America' chants in her state more than a week after protest

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer condemned protesters chanting "Death to America" at a rally in Dearborn days after video of the rally spread online.

Michigan April 14, 2024

Whitmer remains silent on protesters' 'Death to America' chants while weighing in on war in Israel, election

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has remained silent on whether she condemns a recent anti-Israel protest where chants of "Death to America" broke out.

Media April 7, 2024

Abortion advocates in MI lobby for ending parental consent for minors, say law has ‘no benefit’ to the child

Pro-choice advocacy groups in Michigan, including the American Civil Liberties Union, want to repeal parental consent to obtain an abortion via a report released on Thursday.

POLITICS March 28, 2024

Whitmer faces backlash for controversial program helping migrants after illegal immigrant charged with murder

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing calls to end a program providing subsidies to house migrants after an illegal immigrant was charged with murdering a Michigan woman.

Michigan February 13, 2024

Michigan implements new gun laws on 1-year anniversary of fatal university shooting

New gun laws take effect on Tuesday in Michigan on the one-year anniversary of a fatal shooting at Michigan State University that killed three students.

Michigan February 7, 2024

Whitmer introduces $80.7B budget slammed by GOP lawmakers: 'public relations talking points'

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented Wednesday an $80.7 billion budget focusing on education spending hikes, free community college and free preschool.

Media January 25, 2024

Internet left baffled by Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 'Professor Potato' video about community college

Social media users mocked and were left baffled by a video of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing her plans to reduce college costs to a speaking potato.

Michigan January 25, 2024

Michigan Gov. Whitmer advocates for education investments ahead of key term

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a State of the State speech on Wednesday focused on increased investments in education, including free preschool for 4-year-olds.

Michigan January 23, 2024

Whitmer to push for free community college in Michigan's State of the State address

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to push for legislation ensuring free community college for high school graduates during her State of the State address.