Created Equal: How Michigan’s $82B budget will affect the state’s most vulnerable populations
Last week, lawmakers in Lansing approved the state's $82.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year — a slight increase...
Whitmer says Michigan is winnable for Biden, denies she ever said otherwise
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reasserted Monday that she has faith President Joe Biden can win Michigan in November. That’s despite the...
Michigan Legislature looks to pass budget before summer recess
The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday with the goal of wrapping up the state budget as well a few other items...
MichMash: How will lawmakers respond to recent mass shootings in Michigan?
Despite gun legislation introduced after last year's shooting on Michigan State University's campus, recent mass shootings in southeast Michigan are...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer launches task force to address gun violence in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a gun violence prevention task force for Michigan to address and reduce instances of gun...
MPC 2024: Whitmer focused on finalizing budget, tackling mental health crisis
The Mackinac Policy Conference always comes at a time when the Michigan Legislature is negotiating the state budget, and the...
Whitmer announces federal funding to boost Michigan’s green initiatives
Michigan is receiving funding from the federal government for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made...
Whitmer says reproductive rights a major issue in presidential campaign, refuses to call war in Gaza ‘genocide’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pointedly declined to use the word “genocide” on a Sunday morning news show to describe the war...
Michigan Legislature to reconvene this week
The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol this week following its spring recess. Before the break, the Legislature’s Democratic...
Whitmer repeals ban on surrogacy contracts in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday to lift Michigan’s 35-year-old ban on the use of paid pregnancy surrogates. Michigan was...
Created Equal: What Gov. Whitmer’s budget tells us about her priorities
If you want to know what a governor is prioritizing for the year, look no further than their budget. Michigan...
Senate sends IVF bills to Whitmer for signature
Bills on their way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. Michigan was among...
