Politics Sep 09 WATCH: Biden aims to rebuild ‘blue wall’ in appeal to autoworkers The Democratic presidential nominee's first pandemic-era campaign trips beyond his home in Delaware are taking him to all three states, an indication of how closely Biden's electoral prospects are tied to his ability to flip those political battlegrounds.
Education Jul 07 States sue U.S. Department of Education over diverted virus relief funds for schools In the lawsuit filed Tuesday, the attorneys general of California and Michigan say the department run by Secretary Betsy DeVos is attempting to take pandemic relief funds away from K-12 public schools and divert them to private schools.
Nation May 11 Commission votes to further study gun ban at Michigan Capitol A commission that oversees the Michigan Capitol has formed a committee to study whether to ban or restrict guns inside the building, after some lawmakers reported feeling intimidated by armed demonstrators protesting her orders to curb the coronavirus.
Nation May 05 Michigan communities holding largely mail-based elections People in about 50 Michigan communities are participating in largely mail-based local elections that might be a blueprint for the presidential battleground state in November.
Nation May 01 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says state’s stay-home-order remains in effect Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan's stay-at-home order remains in effect despite Republicans’ refusal to extend her underlying coronavirus emergency declaration.
Nation Apr 30 Michigan House doesn’t extend virus emergency order amid protests Hoisting American flags and handmade signs, protesters returned to the Michigan Capitol to denounce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-home order and business restrictions.
Politics Apr 29 Seeking a presidential run, Amash says voters want political ‘alternative’ Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan says he's seeking the Libertarian nod for president because millions of Americans do not feel well represented by either major political party.
Nation Apr 24 Whitmer extends stay-home order through May 15, eases rules Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday lengthened her stay-at-home order through May 15, while lifting restrictions so some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities like golf and motorized boating during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nation Apr 16 7 Midwest states say they’ll partner on reopening their economies The Midwestern agreement includes Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
Education Feb 20 Another man accuses late University of Michigan doctor of sex abuse The president of the University of Michigan has apologized to "anyone who was harmed" by a late doctor after several former students said he molested them during medical exams at the school.