The governor tells reporters that she regrets a moment that led to a viral photograph. Whitmer was meeting with Trump on Michigan issues but covered her face as she stood with her back to a wall in the Oval Office.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s optimistic for a bipartisan road funding deal this year but criticized several elements of a GOP plan. Here are the facts.
The Michigan and federal tax filing deadline is April 15. As always, individuals can apply for an extension. The state is also offering more time for those affected by the recent ice storms in northern Michigan.
Hours after his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on foreign imports took effect, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause while trade negotiations continue. Here’s what we know so far.
In Oval Office, President Donald Trump says he’ll work with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to stop Asian carp, calling her a ‘very good person’ who has ‘really done an excellent job.’
Michigan House Republicans, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan want to put a portion of sales tax collections into a new Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund.
Nearly 300,000 Michiganders don’t have a state senator. And four months into the vacancy, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has given no indication when she plans to call a special election that could weaken Democrats in Lansing.
Experts say a well-designed detention screening helps divert nonviolent youths away from prison. But advocates for changes in the juvenile justice system say the current assessment queries may increase the likelihood of detention for youths of color.
The Secretary of State’s review found scattered cases with no signs of a larger conspiracy. Republicans say it’s time to require proof of citizenship to vote.
President Donald Trump announced 10% reciprocal tariffs, with even higher import taxes on China, the European Union and other US trading partners. Auto tariffs are also set to take effect this week.
Michigan’s newly divided Legislature has sent just two bills to the governor in three months. Said one leader: ‘It’s very hard to get big policy issues done when the other side is suing you.’
Another round of Trump tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Use our interactive timeline to explore what import taxes the president has imposed so far, what’s coming and what it might mean for Michigan.
Michigan lawmakers have added billions of dollars to recent budgets for pet projects in their districts. This year, new House rules require them to make their requests public first.
