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 30 From student debt to Bono, here are 6 updates on 2022 NewsHour stories By Hannah Grabenstein As the year comes to a close, the PBS NewsHour followed up on six stories we reported on in 2022. 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
Dec 15 Engineering firm settles lawsuit in Flint water case By Associated Press An engineering firm has settled a lawsuit with four families after being accused of not doing enough to stop lead contamination in the Flint, Michigan, water supply. Continue reading
Dec 15 3 men receive prison time for helping Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot By Joey Cappelletti, Ed White, Associated Press Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020. Continue reading
Dec 07 Trial ordered for 5 men involved in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer By John Flesher, Associated Press A state judge has ordered five men to stand trial on charges involving a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 6:45 A newly elected Republican reflects on the GOP’s performance House Republicans are stepping into power in part because of wins from candidates of color as well as in some hard-fought swing districts. Those who won now have a seat at the table over the future of their party. Michigan… Continue watching
Nov 29 Oxford school shooting trial delayed by appeal ahead of 1 year anniversary By Ed White, Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday postponed the January trial for the parents of the teenager who killed four students at his high school, a victory for defense lawyers who argue that involuntary manslaughter charges don't fit. Continue reading
Nov 29 WATCH: Biden says unions ‘built the middle class’ during visit to Michigan computer chip plant By Chris Megerian, Associated Press His support of unions is a staple of his speeches, but on Tuesday, it came as he was appealing to lawmakers to override union concerns to prevent a rail strike after an earlier deal started to fall through. Continue reading