Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon will debate at 7 p.m. Thursday in Grand Rapids. You will be able to watch a live video stream of the debate on this post.
The Democratic governor cites unprecedented investments in public schools during her first term. But her aggressive COVID pandemic policies, including school closures, have fueled conservative attacks on her leadership.
With an opening on the state’s highest court, the governor has a golden opportunity to add a justice with a different background than those who currently serve.
The Democrat in 2020 said she supported the ‘spirit’ of the ‘defund the police’ movement. One month before she’s up for re-election, she is touting increased police funding.
Republican Senator Curt VanderWall and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are searching for companies who can manufacture the lifesaving drug in Michigan to lower costs. Two companies are talking back.
Voters want to hear about K-12 learning, the economy, abortion, college attainment and crime. Here’s what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her GOP challenger Tudor Dixon have said.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republicans deserve plaudits for approving new financial aid funding. But there are broader, less complex tuition-free college programs to bolster the state’s workforce needs.
Dixon is hurting for money in her race against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and part of the reason is donors who funded Bill Schuette and Rick Snyder aren’t giving to her campaign.
Violent crime rose more in Michigan than other states. Republicans say Whitmer is soft on crime, but experts say that doesn’t explain crime that spiked nationwide amid pandemic.
While Palisades’ owner considers whether to reopen the shuttered nuclear plant, Michigan will study whether new nuclear plants could make financial and environmental sense.
Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reached a $1 billion spending bill, with most of it going to the SOAR fund, formed to attract large-scale developments to Michigan. The deal is not without critics.
With abortion access threatened, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is taking steps to ensure easier access to reproductive health. That includes making it easier for Michigan pharmacists to directly prescribe birth control.
Michigan Superintendent Michael Rice won’t remove training videos on making schools safe for LGBTQ students. Rice said there are times when it is not appropriate to tell parents when a student comes out about their gender identity.
The governor asks Superintendent Michael Rice to change trainings under fire from conservatives for suggesting teachers don’t need to tell parents about children’s gender orientation.
The Norton Shores Republican said she wants to "stop Whitmer's violent crime wave" with a plan that includes $700 million to help public safety departments recruit and retain police, firefighters and other personnel.
Chief Justice Bridget McCormack will step down by year’s end, giving Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a chance to name her replacement and protect Democrats’ 4-3 edge on court.
Budgets are a reflection of priorities. In Michigan, it is clear our priorities are to support our kids, support our workforce, and use our resources to address current needs with an eye toward the future.
