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
Nov 24 Enbridge sues Michigan over oil pipeline shutdown order By John Flesher, Associated Press The Canadian company filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who demanded earlier this month that Line 5 be closed within 180 days. Continue reading
Nov 16 Michigan governor says she has authority to issue second stay-at-home order By David Eggert, Associated Press The Democratic governor spoke with reporters Monday, a day after announcing restrictions amid a surge of COVID-19 cases that has led to increased hospitalizations and deaths. Continue reading
Nov 13 Michigan governor seeks shutdown of Great Lakes oil pipeline By John Flesher, Associated Press "Enbridge has routinely refused to take action to protect our Great Lakes and the millions of Americans who depend on them for clean drinking water and good jobs," the Democratic governor said in a statement. Continue reading
Oct 24 'All talk, no action' defense likely in Michigan kidnap case By John Flesher, Associated Press When members of a Michigan paramilitary group were accused a decade ago of scheming to overthrow the U.S. government, their defense was based largely on one claim: We were all talk, no action. Continue reading
Oct 15 Another suspect charged in alleged Michigan kidnap plot By Associated Press Seven men purportedly linked to a paramilitary group called the Wolverine Watchmen were charged in state court last week with providing material support for terrorist acts. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Virginia governor holds conference after FBI discloses alleged kidnapping plot By David Eggert, Kathleen Foody, Associated Press An FBI agent testified during a court hearing in Michigan that members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia's governor during a June meeting in Ohio. Continue reading
Oct 10 Men accused in plot on Michigan governor attended protests By David Eggert, Associated Press Among the armed protesters who rallied at the Michigan Capitol against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus lockdown this past spring were some of the men now accused in stunning plots to kidnap her, storm the Capitol and start a “civil war.”… Continue reading
Oct 09 Plot highlights threats faced by governors amid coronavirus protests By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's governor has put a focus on the security of top state officials, who have been the subject of threats and protests across the country this year. Continue reading