Apr 01 Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial nears end as jury hears closing arguments By John Flesher, Ed White, Associated Press Jurors are hearing closing arguments in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Continue reading
Mar 28 FBI agent says Gov. Whitmer kidnap plotters were ‘excited’ about bomb By Ed White, Associated Press An FBI agent who was working undercover says two key people in the plot to kidnap Michigan's governor were excited to get their hands on explosives. Continue reading
Mar 23 Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping aimed at stopping Biden win, witness tells court By Ed White, Associated Press A man who pleaded guilty to planning a kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says he and his allies wanted to act before the 2020 election to prevent Joe Biden from winning the presidency. Continue reading
Oct 14 Michigan governor orders urgent response to elevated lead levels in water By David Eggert, Associated Press Thursday's directive came about a week after her administration urged people to use only bottled water for cooking and drinking. That came amid criticism of state and local officials' handling of the response. Continue reading
May 12 Company defies Michigan governor’s order to close pipeline By John Flesher, Associated Press Whitmer had set a Wednesday deadline to shut down Line 5, contending it risks a major oil spill in the Straits of Mackinac linking Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. But Enbridge says only the federal government has authority to order… Continue reading
May 11 Governor Whitmer threatens profit seizure if pipeline keeps operating By John Flesher, Anna Liz Nicholas, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is threatening to go after Enbridge's profits from a Great Lakes oil pipeline if it isn't shut down. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 3:40 News Wrap: Three more men to face trial for Whitmer kidnapping plot In our news wrap Monday, a Michigan judge ordered three more men to stand trial for allegedly plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last October. The FBI says they were anti-government extremists angered by COVID restrictions. The U.S responded to… Continue watching
Jan 12 Enbridge rejects Michigan’s demand to shut down oil pipeline By John Flesher, Associated Press The governor said the company had violated the terms and put Lake Michigan and Lake Huron at risk. In a letter Tuesday, company officials said the issues that Whitmer raised have been fixed and the pipeline meets the easement requirements. Continue reading
Jan 11 Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol By Associated Press Michigan has banned the open carry of guns in the state Capitol a week after an armed mob rioted in the U.S. Capitol and following a protest in the statehouse last year. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 7:48 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on managing the COVID-19 crisis States across the country continue to grapple with the economic fallout of COVID-19 as they plan the rollout of vaccinations. For the view from Michigan, Judy Woodruff spoke with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to learn more. Continue watching