The Latest Breaking News from Gretchen Whitmer

Far-right extremists bitterly opposed to Michigan governor’s pandemic lockdown measures planned to abduct her and force restoration of civil liberties before FBI intervened

Opening arguments are scheduled for Wednesday in the trial of three men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020

The men, alleged members of an extremist gang, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, Graig Graziosi reports

The final trial of suspects in a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan's governor begins this week

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday authorized the school to request liquor licenses to sell alcohol at four football games beginning with a Sept. 16 game against the University of Washington

Should states and Indigenous nations be able to influence energy projects they view as harmful or contrary to their laws and values? This question lies at the center of a heated debate over Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline, which carries oil and natural gas across Wisconsin and Michigan.

A Michigan woman is facing federal charges for lying when she purchased firearms later found in her son's possession

A former Republican candidate for Michigan governor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for his participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

"I am grateful that we are taking action to make Michigan a more welcoming, inclusive place," says Gov. Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that prohibits mental health professionals from using so-called conversion therapy on LGBTQ minors