Seven residents in Michigan’s 35th Senate district are suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to try and force a special election for a seat that’s been vacant since January. But one legal expert calls the suit ‘frivolous.’
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Whitmer meets with Trump, seeks delay on Medicaid change that will cost Michigan
For the third time this year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump at the White House. This time, she said, they talked tariffs and ‘the harm Michigan will face due to’ Medicaid changes.
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Complaints mount as Whitmer waits on vacant Michigan Senate seat
As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delays calling a special election for a vacant Senate seat, even fellow Democrats are publicly complaining: ‘We’re being taxed, but we have no representative.’
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Report: Give governor more control to improve Michigan schools, test scores
The state paid $500,000 for a report on how to improve Michigan schools. Not all are thrilled with the recommendations.
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MEDC chief: ‘I was not aware’ of $20M state business grant caught in probe
The CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said the grant to one of his board members came with rules for monitoring compliance set by the Legislature.
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Whitmer breaks silence on $20M earmark probe, says she's 'very troubled' by allegations
In her first public comments on the investigation into a $20 million budget earmark awarded to one of her donors, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says anyone misusing state funds ‘should expect to be held accountable.’
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Records: Businesswoman hosted Whitmer fundraiser while seeking $20M earmark
An ongoing embezzlement probe reveals communication between businesswoman Fay Beydoun and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
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Michigan EV registrations jump, but still far from Whitmer’s 2 million goal
Electric vehicle registrations doubled in Michigan over the past two years. But the 85,666 registrations are still a fraction of the 2 million EVs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes to see by 2030.
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Tech flaws, weak rules mar Michigan system to shine light on lawmaker conflicts
A new voter-approved law requires Michigan officials to disclose their personal financial information. Good luck figuring out how to find it.
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Whitmer’s semiconductor dreams near Flint become nightmare for neighbors
In Mundy Township, Michigan is acquiring and demolishing homes for a megasite, while opposition is growing to the plan that has already cost taxpayers $260 million. ‘It’s no way to live.’