Whitmer, a millionaire, set up new company before signing financial disclosure bills
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/gretchen-whitmer-millionaire-family-office-company-super-deluxe-personal-financial-disclosure-bills/73334696007/
Michigan rental aid program has mostly helped refugees despite claims suggesting otherwise
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/michigan-rental-aid-program-has-mostly-helped-refugees-gretchen-whitmer-donald-trump-joe-biden/73305705007/
To run for president in 2028, Gretchen Whitmer must deliver Michigan in 2024 | Opinion
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/10/whitmer-2024-election-trump-biden-democratic-candidate/73243170007/
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer writes new book about her rise in Democratic Party politics
pbs.org/newshour/nation/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-writes-new-book-about-her-rise-in-democratic-party-politics
Michigan Gov. Whitmer wants federal relief for businesses hit by warm winters: The Democratic governor described high temperatures as a "likely increasing ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/04/whitmer-wants-federal-relief-for-businesses-hit-by-warm-winters/73203739007/
Pontiac School District to launch 40 electric school buses next school year: The buses, which will give Pontiac the largest fleet of electric buses for a school ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/19/pontiac-school-district-buses-electric-epa/73031034007/
Biden administration will lend $1.5 billion to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the U.S.
pbs.org/newshour/nation/biden-administration-will-lend-1-5-billion-to-restart-michigan-nuclear-power-plant-a-first-in-the-u-s
Michigan's Palisades plant on track to become nation's 1st reopened nuclear facility
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/27/palisades-nuclear-plant-nuclear-power-energy/73115767007/
Whitmer back in Taiwan to pitch autos, manufacturing investment: The governor is hoping to secure Michigan investments from Taiwan and South Korea ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/03/04/whitmer-taiwan-return/72842642007/
Trump calls Whitmer, Fain 'terrible' in closing message to Michigan GOP primary voters
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/27/donald-trump-calls-gretchen-whitmer-shawn-fain-terrible-in-closing-michigan-primary-message-uaw/72756394007/
Michigan governor says not voting for Biden over Gaza war ‘supports second Trump term’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/25/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-biden-israel-gaza-war
Michigan's income tax rate set go back up again; critics call it a tax hike: A 2015 state law allows the income tax rate to drop, through a formula ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/28/whitmers-treasurer-eubanks-raises-michigans-income-tax-to-4-25-percent-for-2024/72780254007/
Finley: Our debt-ridden economy is not healthy: Federal government is living on borrowed funds it will someday have to pay back.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/02/17/finley-our-debt-ridden-economy-is-not-healthy/72616831007/
Livengood: Whitmer's diversion of cash from teacher retirement fund could be short-lived
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/20/gretchen-whitmer-teacher-retirement-fund-raid-may-be-short-lived-opeb-retiree-health-care/72612841007/
3 ways Whitmer's budget focuses on growing families: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out proposals for free preschool, family planning funding and child care.
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/08/how-whitmers-budget-focuses-on-growing-families/72511115007/
Michigan governor's budget promises free education, GOP says plan doesn't provide 'real value'
pbs.org/newshour/politics/michigan-governors-budget-promises-free-education-gop-says-plan-doesnt-provide-real-value
Editorial: Auditor General's office should be fully funded: The OAG performs myriad constitutionally authorized functions, including auditing state agency ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/03/16/editorial-auditor-generals-office-deserves-full-funding/72985296007/
Michigan Senate overwhelmingly backs 36% APR cap on payday loans: The bill would set a 36% annual percentage rate cap on payday loans in Michigan ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/14/michigan-senate-payday-loan-interest-rate/72946081007/
Roads approach revenue cliff as Michigan draws last of $3.5B in road bonds: When Michigan's $3.5 billion in road bonds run out in 2026, the state will be facing ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/07/roads-approach-revenue-cliff-as-michigan-draws-last-of-3-5b-in-bonds/72490783007/
Free college, caregiver tax credit highlight Whitmer's 2024 agenda: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her 2024 agenda Wednesday during her sixth State of ...
axios.com/local/detroit/2024/01/25/free-college-caregiver-tax-credit-highlights-whitmers-2024
Stalled hotel tax bill leaves cash for Grand Rapids soccer stadium, amphitheater in limbo
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/20/stalled-hotel-tax-bill-leaves-grand-rapids-soccer-stadium-amphitheater-in-limbo-kent-county-whitmer/72634673007/
Wireless charging: The roads where electric vehicles never need to plug in: The first wireless electric road in the US has been installed in Detroit ...
bbc.com/future/article/20240130-wireless-charging-the-roads-where-electric-vehicles-never-need-to-plug-in
Michigan's postsecondary success rises but still trails the nation's, report finds
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/01/31/michigans-postsecondary-success-rises-but-still-trails-the-nations-report/72409909007/
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the repeal of a law that made women buying health insurance declare if they expected to get an abortion ... Show more
Dearborn, DTE Energy partner to produce renewable energy in municipal buildings: Dearborn is now the largest municipality in Michigan that is enrolled in DTE ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2024/01/15/dearborn-dte-partner-to-produce-renewable-energy-in-municipal-buildings/72197079007/
Finley: More on the shady Whitmer kidnap plot: When federal defendants accepted plea deals agreeing to testify against the others, it looked as if the case ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/01/03/finley-more-on-the-shady-whitmer-kidnap-plot/72097205007/
Whitmer floats tax rebate plan for new vehicle sales, ties higher rebates to union shops
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/12/13/gretchen-whitmer-floats-michigan-tax-rebate-plan-for-new-vehicle-purchases/71910377007/
Whitmer signs bills criminalizing election official intimidation, curbing AI in campaigns
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/30/gretchen-whitmer-election-official-intimidation-crime-ai-campaign-advertising-deepfakes/71753009007/
Judge orders prison, probation in last sentencings tied to plot to kidnap Whitmer
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/08/shawn-fix-brian-higgins-sentence-michigna-governor-whitmer-kidnapping/71849511007/
Population council approves final recommendations, including more schooling, biz incentives
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/14/council-recommends-refreshed-biz-incentives-more-schooling/71917150007/
Whitmer signs bills setting 100% clean energy standard for Michigan: The legislative package signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer establishes a standard of Michigan ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/28/michigan-clean-energy-whitmer/71719073007/
Enbridge wins state panel's OK to move Line 5 oil pipeline into straits tunnel: The Michigan Public Service Commission ruled Enbridge could relocate Line 5 into ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/01/enbridge-line5-oil-pipeline-straits-of-mackinac-tunnel/71758727007/
Q&A: Dan Scripps, Michigan's energy regulator, on what's ahead for electricity rates
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/09/qa-dan-scripps-michigans-energy-regulator-on-rates-influence/71765719007/
Michiganders could save up to $2,500 on a new car under Whitmer rebate proposal: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has previously proposed plans to lower the costs of buying ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/21/whitmers-proposed-rebate-to-lower-costs-of-purchasing-a-car/71964470007/
The Right Is Rewriting the Whitmer Kidnapping Case: Nine people were convicted or pleaded guilty to plotting to kidnap Michigan’s governor ...
thedailybeast.com/the-right-is-rewriting-the-whitmer-kidnapping-case
Detroit Pioneers Future Mobility with First-Ever Wireless Charging Roadway for Electric Vehicles
techtimes.com/articles/299344/20231201/detroit-pioneers-future-mobility-first-ever-wireless-charging-roadway-electric-vehicles.htm
GOP lawmaker bestows tribute to two men acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping plot: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office called the tribute "disturbing."
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/27/republican-michigan-lawmaker-bestows-tribute-to-two-men-acquitted-in-gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-plot/71350199007/
Judge wants to know why men tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot were moved to federal prisons
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/10/30/judge-wants-to-know-why-men-tied-to-gov-whitmer-kidnap-plot-were-moved-to-federal-prisons/71384642007/
Thompson: Whitmer lacks moral leadership in response to Israel attack: Her first reaction on social media after the atrocities by Hamas was to issue an extremely ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/bankole-thompson/2023/10/15/thompson-whitmer-lacks-moral-leadership-in-response-to-israel-attack/71169338007/
Whitmer: UAW, Detroit Three negotiators should 'be locked in a room' until deal reached
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/10/25/whitmer-lock-uaw-detroit-three-negotiation-strike/71315477007/
Michigan Gov. Whitmer's office reports breach of summer home: Her home was breached in August, according to her chief of staff.
abcnews.go.com/US/michigan-gov-whitmers-office-reports-breach-summer-home/story
Whitmer says she's 'unequivocally supportive of Israel' after social media backlash
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/09/gretchen-whitmer-unequivocally-supportive-israel-hamas-attacks-michigan-social-media-uproar/71119697007/
Whitmer to chair international group of Great Lakes leaders: Whitmer said her mission is to work with other governors and Canadian provincial premiers to protect ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/10/13/whitmer-to-chair-group-of-great-lakes-governors-premiers/71173752007/
DTE-tied nonprofit quietly gave $2M to Michigan Democrats ahead of energy work: A nonprofit connected to DTE Energy gave $1.1 million to the Michigan Democratic ...
eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/06/dte-tied-nonprofit-millions-to-michigan-democrats-ahead-of-energy-work/71075007007/
Whitmer: Prolonged UAW strike 'concerns me a great deal': Michigan is "uniquely impacted" the longer the United Auto Workers strike goes on ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/03/gretchen-whitmer-uaw-strike-michigan-picket-line-gm-ford-stellantis/71046677007/
Michigan House passes clean energy plan, as session goes into early hours of the morning
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/03/michigan-house-democrats-approve-clean-energy-package/71407207007/
Ford pauses work on $3.5 bln battery plant in Michigan: Ford Motor (F.N) said on Monday it has paused work on a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-pauses-work-35-billion-battery-plant-michigan-2023-09-25/
Quick Glance: Ford halts construction of $3.5B battery plant in Michigan
- Ford announces partnership with Chinese company Amperex Technology to build a battery plant for electric vehicles in Marshall, Michigan.
- Despite raising its offer to the union, Ford has been unable to secure a deal in contract talks.
- Ford is pausing work on the Marshall project and limiting spending until the plant's competitiveness is ensured.
- Ford plans to quadruple sales of hybrid vehicles over the next five years.
MSU turmoil ignites talks over how to select university board members: During a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning, the leaders of the Legislature and Gov ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/25/msu-turmoil-ignites-debate-over-appointing-university-board-members-whitmer-legislature/71299762007/
Whitmer signs bills that will change how Michigan teacher's unions bargain: One bill signed into law would eliminate a prohibition from discussion of third-party ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/04/teacher-union-bargaining-michigan-whitmer/71042514007/
Corporate subsidy spending spree creates discomfort for some Michigan Democrats: Democratic-led business subsidy spending has left some wondering where else the ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/02/michigan-democrats-corporate-spending/70960697007/
Whitmer appointee scores business windfall through governor's jobs strategy: Tax dollars for Walbridge's work on an electric vehicle battery plant flowed through ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/18/gretchen-whitmer-ford-motor-ev-battery-plant-john-rakolta-walbridge-economic-development/70730026007/
Longtime Blue Cross CEO Daniel Loepp announces retirement date: Revenues for Michigan's largest health insurance company have doubled during Loepp's tenure as ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/09/14/blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-ceo-daniel-loepp-announces-retirement-date/70856208007/
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leading trade mission to Japan: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's trip marks the first visit by a Michigan governor to Japan since 2017.
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/09/06/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-leading-trade-mission-to-japan-medc-shiga-prefecture-auto-industry/70777132007/
Ford to immediately pause work on massive, controversial Marshall project: The pause comes despite promises from supporters the plant would create thousands of ...
freep.com/story/news/local/2023/09/25/ford-marshall-project/70964122007/
Whitmer: Ford hasn't told me Marshall construction will resume at strike's end: Whitmer said she has not heard from Ford leaders that an end to UAW strike is ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/05/ford-marshall-battery-plant-restart-uaw-strike-whitmer/71069215007/
Gretchen Whitmer Is Taking Her Defense Of Abortion, LGBTQ+ Rights Directly To Red States
huffpost.com/entry/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-abortion-lgbtq_n_64e0d973e4b0dd561030f596
Last Three Men in Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Are Acquitted: William Null, twin brother Michael Null, and Eric Molitor were among 14 men to be tried in ...
thedailybeast.com/last-three-men-in-gretchen-whitmer-kidnapping-plot-are-acquitted
Quick Glance: 3 Men Acquitted in Trial Connected to Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
- William Null, twin brother Michael Null, and Eric Molitor were found not guilty of supporting a terrorist act and a weapon charge.
- The Nulls and Molitor were accused of supporting the plan's leaders through military-style drills and trips to Whitmer's vacation home in northern Michigan.
- Fox, Croft, and William Null were present at the gathering where an FBI informant secretly recorded profanity-laced threats against public officials.
- Molitor, 39, and William Null, 41, testified in their own defense, admitting to participating in gun drills and visiting Whitmer's property. However, William Null stated that he and his brother distanced themselves when the conversation turned to obtaining explosives.
Why can't I watch U-M football on TV? | Letters to the Editor: Another week in the Motor City, another week of letters from Free Press readers: Li'i the dolphin ...
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2023/09/10/um-football-peacock-lions-win-gop-gretchen-whitmer-lii-dolphin/70786998007/
Michigan Democratic governor signs ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion ...
cnn.com/2023/07/27/politics/michigan-conversion-therapy-ban-minors-whitmer/
Whitmer signs $24.3 billion Michigan education budget bill: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) Tuesday signed a $24.3 billion education budget for fiscal 2024 that ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4109056-whitmer-signs-24-3-billion-michigan-education-budget-bill/
Whitmer executive directive aims to expedite, waive late fees in state permitting process
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/04/delayed-permits-could-see-fees-waived-under-new-whitmer-directive/70522104007/
Governor's residence to get new driveway, 2 EV chargers, in nearly $1M no-bid contract
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/29/governor-to-get-new-driveway-2-ev-chargers-in-nearly-1m-no-bid-job/70485700007/
Editorial: Whitmer grows education bureaucracy: Instead of real reform, governor creates new department to work around ineffective state school board.
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2023/07/15/editorial-whitmer-grows-education-bureaucracy/70414429007/
Whitmer's suggestion for new Mackinac Island fudge flavor: ‘Fix the damn rocky roads’
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/18/whitmer-rocky-road-fudge-mackinac/70606765007/
Michigan governor signs ‘overdue’ laws that aim to end child marriage: Minimum age raised to 18 in state that allowed 16- and 17-year-olds to wed with written ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/12/michigan-child-marriage-law-signed
Michigan lawmakers approve record $82B budget plan: Michigan lawmakers approved a $82-billion budget plan Wednesday within six hours of its unveiling after weeks ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/06/28/lawmakers-advance-82-billion-budget-plan/70364574007/
Insider: Utility exec defends political spending from lawmaker grilling: DTE Energy CEO Jerry Norcia defended his company’s involvement in state and national ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/07/01/insider-michigan-utility-exec-dte-jerry-nocia-defends-political-spending/70372398007/
Whitmer visits France, Germany for trade mission, troop visit: The visit comes weeks after her administration unveiled its "Make it Michigan" economic ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/06/19/whitmer-visits-france-germany-for-trade-mission-troop-visit/70334971007/
America's Big 3 Automakers Promise 6 Major Reveals at Detroit Auto Show: Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford are going big at the upcoming 2023 North American ...
carbuzz.com/news/americas-big-3-automakers-promise-6-major-reveals-at-detroit-auto-show
The Travel Boom Hasn’t Been Inclusive. One Woman Is Finding Solutions.: Stephanie Jones is creating a diverse pipeline of talent and opportunity in the US travel ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-07-19/the-black-entrepreneur-championing-diversity-in-us-travel-and-tourism
Whitmer creates commission to study solutions to Michigan population loss: The Democratic governor has tapped a Republican businessman and a Detroit civic leader ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/06/01/whitmer-creates-group-to-study-solutions-to-michigan-population-loss/70246882007/
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs ‘red flag’ gun laws: Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan signed legislation Monday that will make it easier for authorities ...
cnn.com/2023/05/23/politics/michigan-red-flag-law-whitmer/
Michigan governor signs 'red flag' gun law as questions over enforcement, efficacy linger
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/22/michigan-red-flag-legislation-shooting/70245827007/
Howes: How Bill Ford says Michigan is competing for investment — after losing big
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/05/31/howes-how-bill-ford-says-michigan-is-competing-for-investment-finally/70273215007/
Whitmer signs bill extending tuition assistance to National Guard family members: "Getting this done will open doors for so many more people to get on paths to ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/05/20/whitmer-signs-bill-giving-tuition-assistance-to-national-guard-family-members/70239715007/
Biden’s Poll Numbers Look Awful. He’s Still Democrats’ Only Hope.: Voters prefer Trump on the economy—and even Democrats think he’s too old. Sadly ...
thedailybeast.com/bidens-poll-numbers-look-awful-hes-still-democrats-only-hope
7 areas to watch as Democrats wrangle over Michigan's next state budget: Michigan lawmakers are starting to pass a potentially record-setting state budget that's ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/05/10/michigan-state-budget-schools-universities-roads-universal-preschool-belle-isle-detroit-body-cameras/70203231007/
Whitmer signs stricter gun background check, storage bills: EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anyone who wants to buy a gun in Michigan will have to undergo a ...
apnews.com/article/gun-legislation-msu-whitmer-safe-storage-4495e4ab951ddf7fb6b16a4a37e58260
The Case for a Primary Challenge to Joe Biden: There must be some freethinking Democrat who’s willing to get in the race.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2023/02/joe-biden-2024-election-democrat-candidates/673212/
Judge not inclined to shut down pipeline, pleads with Wisconsin tribe to work with oil company
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-judge-not-inclined-to-shut-down-pipeline-pleads-with-wisconsin-tribe/
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics