Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session
With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.
Whitmer 2024? Democratic voters list Michigan governor as potential candidate
In an early 2024 poll, Democratic voters selected Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as a candidate they would consider voting for president.
Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax
Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.
Trump impeachment: McConnell can start trial, delay on witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the Senate votes to proceed with setting the ground rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to deliver 2nd State of the State Jan. 29
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's second State of the State Address will be 7 p.m. Jan. 29.
Despite Michigan's growing population, it will still lose a seat in Congress
Michigan's population grew every year this decade however, it's still expected to lose a seat in Congress.
Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.
Ann Arbor state rep. arrested for suspected drunk driving
A Michigan state representative was arrested on suspected drunken driving Thursday night. She is being held at the Oakland County Sheriff's office.
Former Michigan GOP Rep blasts Trump, calling him "unfit for office"
A former GOP congressman from Michigan blasted President Trump in a letter penned to the author of a story published in The Atlantic.
Michigan anti-abortion group submits petition to outlaw abortion procedure
Michigan Values Life, an anti-abortion group has submitted a petition with almost 380,000 voter signatures to the state, in an effort to prohibit a second-trimester abortion procedure.
FACT CHECK: Examining claims from 2020 Democratic debate
Seven Democratic presidential contenders tangled Thursday night in the last debate of the year, hard on the heels of President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Democrats back Trump impeachment, discuss US role in world at sixth 2020 presidential primary debate
Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half, they spent much of their time making the case for their electability in a contest with President Donald Trump. The second half was filled with friction over money in politics, Afghanistan and experience.
Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill that would overturn ban on baiting deer
Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.
President Donald Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Pres. Donald Trump suggests late congressman John Dingell is 'looking up'
In the Merry Christmas Rally, President Donald Trump said that John Dingell may be looking up, suggesting he's not looking down from heaven.
Trump blasts impeachment effort at Michigan rally as Congress votes to impeach
President Donald Trump blasted the U.S. House as it voted to impeach him in Washington while he held a Merry Christmas Rally in Michigan.
Defiant Trump traveling to Michigan as House pushes toward impeachment
President Donald Trump remains defiant as the House of Representatives pushed towards an impeachment vote while he travels to Michigan for a Merry Christmas Rally
Lara Trump visits Macomb County, confident Pres. Trump could win there again
Lara Trump held a Keep America Great! rally in Sterling Heights Dec. 17, 2019 and we caught up with her after her visit to Macomb County.
Detroit has 2,500 dead people registered to vote lawsuit claims
A federal lawsuit is making headlines alleging thousands of dead people are on the voter rolls in Detroit.
Michigan sports betting, internet gambling goes to Whitmer's desk
Michigan's sports betting and internet gaming bills are making their way through the legilsatur and are expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer soon.