Michigan Supreme Court says businesses can't get state compensation over pandemic closures
The Michigan Supreme Court has shut the door on businesses seeking to be paid by the state for restrictions that greatly harmed sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC’s last night
Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond political divisions and the threat of Republican Donald Trump on Thursday as she closed out the Democratic National Convention.
Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speech
The fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party’s nomination for president.
Eva Mendes and Kate McKinnon will be among guests this fall at 92nd Street Y in Manhattan
Kate McKinnon, Malcolm Gladwell and Eva Mendes will be among the featured speakers this fall at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, a leading venue for arts events.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer talks undecided voters, advice for Kamala Harris, turnout
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks about what Michigan’s undecided voters need to hear in this election, plus her advice for the Harris campaign and the importance of turnout.
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Michigan Supreme Court restores minimum wage and sick leave laws reversed by Republicans years ago
The Michigan Supreme Court has overruled the Legislature and reinstated major changes to the state’s minimum wage and sick leave laws.
Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate, with stops in seven swing states stretching from Pennsylvania to Nevada.
New Michigan law makes it easier for prisons to release people in poor health
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they’re in debilitating health.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Here’s her full statement
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is officially endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden on top of the Democratic Party ticket.
Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
President Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president has opened the door for other possible candidates.
Biden's decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future
Voters nationwide reacted with relief and hope to news that President Joe Biden would drop his reelection bid.
Harris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriers
She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden’s ended his reelection bid.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
Why would Kamala Harris be choice to replace Joe Biden if he drops out of race? Follow the money
It’s simply reality that based on campaign funds, Harris appears to be the only viable option for Democrats as an alternative to Biden.
Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace him
President Joe Biden insists that only “the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race.
Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitions
Gavin Newsom has emerged as President Joe Biden’s most prominent battleground-state soldier.
Gov. Whitmer shuts down 2024 presidential talk but doesn’t hide her ambitions in timely book launch
Democrats are circulating several high-profile names as potential presidential alternatives, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the co-chair of the Biden-Harris campaign.
Staffing shortage in Michigan prisons prompts call for Gov. Whitmer to deploy National Guard
The union representing Michigan corrections officers issues a call to action to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s not confident President Joe Biden can win the election this fall in the wake of last week's debate.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is insisting that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance.
Some Michigan abortion rules like 24-hour wait period barred by court
The Michigan Court of Claims ruled Tuesday that health care workers performing abortions are no longer required to abide by certain rules and procedures preceding the abortion, such as a 24-hour wait period.
Michigan Department of Transportation asks for patience as construction increases statewide
There has been more road construction than usual this summer, and the Michigan Department of Transportation is asking for patience.
State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victims’ parents
The State Board of Education voted 7-1 to call upon the Michigan Legislature to require and fund a comprehensive independent review of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in response to requests from parents of the four students who were killed.
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to bring a major electric vehicle battery business to the rural region.
Westland man admits to sending ‘nonsensical, racist’ threats to Governor
He will be required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and refrain from repeated, unwanted contact with any individual, business or government agency.
Tornadoes cause extensive damage in West Michigan, prompting state of emergency declaration
Two tornadoes touched down in West Michigan, leaving significant damage to residential and commercial buildings.
Superintendent calls for new labeling, funding to address marijuana edibles in Detroit schools
Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is calling on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Mayor Mike Duggan, and others to do something to curb the use of marijuana vape pens and edibles, especially in schools.
High school coaches in Michigan now required to get CPR, AED training
All high school coaches in Michigan are now required to have a valid certification for CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED).
NFL draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in Detroit
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state house special elections
Michigan Democrats hope to restore their slim majority in the state House of Representatives when voters fill two vacant seats in suburban Detroit.
Governor Whitmer takes action on tax relief in Michigan, promotes True Gretch Memoir
As the tax filing deadline approaches, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is making the rounds to communities across the State of Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new book “True Gretch” will detail her five-year tenure as governor and her journey along the way.
17 small cities, villages in Michigan get $3.1M for road projects: Here’s where
Several smaller communities across Michigan, including in Metro Detroit, are receiving grants from the state to improve some of their roadways.
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan.
Michigan will become the last US state to decriminalize surrogacy contracts
Michigan lawmakers have given approval to a nine-bill package that will make the state the last in the country to decriminalize surrogacy contracts.
Gov. Whitmer signs bill to ban sale of ‘Whippets’ in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a pair of bills that would ban the sale of objects used for recreational nitrous oxide use. And the law hopes to curb the use of nitrous oxide as a mind-altering drug.
Eastside Community Network receives $1M Grant for expansion in Detroit
Months after a driver slammed a pickup truck into its building in Detroit, the Eastside Community Network (ECN) received a $1 million grant to make improvements.
Gov. Whitmer pushes for solutions as record-high winter temps in Michigan impact small businesses
As Michigan continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges small businesses in the state that were impacted by the lack of snow to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
A Michigan toddler's shooting highlights new gun storage law and other states' strategies
A Michigan man is the first person to face charges under the state’s new law requiring gun owners to keep weapons in locked storage containers around minors.
New gun laws take effect on one-year anniversary of Michigan State University shooting
New gun laws take effect Tuesday in Michigan on the one-year anniversary of a shooting at Michigan State University that claimed the lives of three students and left five in critical condition.
Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist post
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan has lost his committee assignment and staff, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
Michigan governor's budget promises free education and lower family costs, but GOP says it's unfair
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants state lawmakers to prioritize increased funding to education in this year's state budget.
Michigan Governor proposes funding boost for education, affordable housing
Despite claims of cutting taxes, critics argue that the governor's wish list relies on one-time funding and lacks specific line items.
Community leaders call on The Wall Street Journal to retract controversial opinion piece about Dearborn
Arab American leaders are calling on The Wall Street Journal to retract the controversial opinion piece about Dearborn.
Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters
President Joe Biden has chatted cheerfully with a friendly union crowd inside a United Auto Workers hall in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in State of the State ahead of key term for Democrats
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on lawmakers to pass increased investments in education in an attempt to save residents money in her sixth State of the State address Wednesday night.
Whitmer to ask Michigan lawmakers to make community college free for all high school graduates
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would provide free community college tuition for all high school graduates.
Michigan Democrats plan to make abortion part of their 2024 election playbook
Beyond the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, Michigan Democrats plan to make abortion part of their 2024 election playbook.
States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects
More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions that block large-scale renewable energy projects.
Here’s how often you should test your home for dangerous, cancer-causing radon gas
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared January 2024 as Radon Action Month. Officials want residents to learn more about the environmental hazard and have their homes tested.
Gun safety, abortion, right-to-work: These Michigan laws, repeals take effect in 2024
Michigan lawmakers passed new laws and amendments, and agreed to repeal some, in 2023, and they're going to take effect in 2024 -- here's a look.
Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists says
Some top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could doom President Joe Biden and his party in 2024.
Devin Scillian goes 1-on-1 with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to discuss state’s plan to grow
Devin Scillian went one-on-one with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to discuss why growing the state’s population will be a considerable focus moving forward.
'Militia enthusiast' gets over 4 years in prison for attacking police with baton during Jan. 6 riot
A Michigan man described by prosecutors as a self-professed militia leader has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for attacking law enforcement with a stolen police baton during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Michigan tax credit checks: When 700K residents will get payments, how much
More than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.