Nov 28 Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040 By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The legislation signed Tuesday also sets a goal for utilities to generate 50 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2030. That's a significant leap from the current 12 percent. Continue reading
Sep 15 3 men found not guilty of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer By Ed White, Associated Press A jury acquitted three men Friday in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a scheme that was portrayed as an example of homegrown terrorism on the eve of the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Aug 30 With Democratic control, Michigan Gov. Whitmer pushes for health care and climate change laws By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press In a speech Wednesday the Democrat called for paid family and medical leave, a 100 percent clean energy standard, and the codification of federal health care protections. Continue reading
Aug 28 Michigan Gov. Whitmer will call on Democrats to codify ‘Obamacare’ into state law By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act during a speech Wednesday where she'll outline her legislative priorities for the second half of the year. Continue reading
May 22 Michigan governor signs red flag gun law, questions linger over enforcement By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The law is expected to take effect next spring and will allow family members, police, mental health professionals, roommates and former dating partners to petition a judge to remove firearms from those they believe pose an imminent threat. Continue reading
Apr 05 Gov. Whitmer strikes 1931 abortion ban from Michigan constitution By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday repealing Michigan's abortion ban from 1931 that made it a crime to assist in an abortion. Continue reading
Mar 24 Michigan becomes 1st state in decades to repeal ‘right-to-work’ law By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to repeal the state's decade-old "right-to-work" law, which was passed by a Republican-controlled Legislature. Continue reading
Jan 01 Michigan Gov. Whitmer sworn in for 2nd term as Democrats retake control By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in for second term as the state's 49th governor on Sunday, pushing a message of unity and working together during remarks on the state Capitol steps as Democrats took full control of the state government for… Continue reading
Dec 28 Whitmer kidnapping plot co-leader sentenced to 19 years in prison By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. Continue reading
Dec 27 Co-leader of plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer sentenced to 16 years in prison By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Continue reading