Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The company that owns the Palisades facility, Holtec International, applied for a federal grant to keep the plant operational on July 5. Whitmer submitted a letter in support of the plan Friday.

The Democratic governor had $14 million in the bank as of last week. Her Republican challenger had just over $523,000.

Potterville resident Adam Fox and Barry Croft of Delaware face sentences of up to life in prison when they are sentenced in federal court.

A federal jury in Grand Rapids unanimously found the men guilty in a retrial of conspiracy charges. Tuesday’s verdict marked a win for the Justice Department and the FBI in their efforts to punish domestic terrorism.

We are improving health outcomes, leveling the educational playing field, and helping Michiganders get good-paying, high-skilled jobs. We are closing equity gaps and building a state where no matter who you are, you have what you need to succeed.

Gov. Whitmer and fellow incumbents Dana Nessel and Jocelyn Benson have a significant fundraising advantage over their likely Republican opponents this November. They warned delegates not to take the races for granted. There’s “too much at stake,” Whitmer said.

When students with disabilities are unable to engage with content being used in the classroom, they miss out on enriching educational experiences and their fellow students miss out on their peers’ valuable contributions to classroom discussions and activities.

Jason Strayhorn, a former Michigan State football standout, said he resigned and relocated because of his children’s out-of-state athletic and academic opportunities.

An Oakland County judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking enforcement of a decades-old abortion ban while legal challenges are pending in Michigan.

An Oakland County judge hears testimony over two days. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to bar enforcement of a 1931 ban on abortion. Some prosecutors contend they should have the right since Roe was overturned.

Some Republican prosecutors want to enforce Michigan’s long-dormant abortion law. A county court judge is currently mulling a request from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s legal team to prevent that while the legality of abortion in Michigan wends through the courts.

The governor’s call is another example that taxes, schools and kitchen-table issues likely will be front-and-center in the November election.

The governor is challenging Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban, and a judge this week quashed a subpoena that would have forced her to testify in the case

Attorneys for the men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer say they were ‘big talkers’ that should not be taken seriously.

The government’s job is even harder this time, experts say, as the case against two alleged co-conspirators begins anew after a mistrial.

The governor says the symptoms are mild and she is working remotely.

Every kid deserves to feel safe and supported in school, and I am proud that we have come together to deliver a budget that gives every kid an opportunity to succeed.

Dixon favors school choice and a tougher 3rd-grade reading law, along with culture-war takes on drag queens and transgender sports eligibility. Whitmer supports policies that help retain teachers and provide robust funding for public schools.

Voters Not Politicians, a Michigan group supporting a constitutional amendment ballot proposal to expand voting access, will take aim at candidates who believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

Unless irresponsible tobacco and nicotine retailers are held accountable, raising the age to 21 is almost entirely ineffective.