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.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Fresh off Palisades closure, Michigan will study state’s nuclear prospects
While Palisades’ owner considers whether to reopen the shuttered nuclear plant, Michigan will study whether new nuclear plants could make financial and environmental sense.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Gretchen Whitmer touts economy. Michigan lost 82K jobs under her watch.
No doubt, the pandemic bruised the economy nationwide. But Michigan has fared worse than other states by most measures.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan approves $846 million in aggressive bid to attract new business
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.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Gretchen Whitmer: What to know about Democratic Michigan governor
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing Republican Tudor Dixon for re-election on Nov. 8. What you need to know about the first-term Democrat.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Parental rights loom large in Michigan election, from governor race to schools
Mothers groups are becoming more involved, and the GOP says polling suggests dissatisfaction with schools is becoming a winning issue among voters.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Gretchen Whitmer wants more Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
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.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Michigan LGBTQ teacher videos will stay despite outcry from GOP and Whitmer
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.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan Dept. of Education LGBTQ, gender training blasted by Dixon, Whitmer
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.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Tudor Dixon pitches $1B plan to boost Michigan police
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.
