The Latest Breaking News from Gretchen Whitmer

Three years after plot to kidnap Michigan’s Gov Gretchen Whitmer failed, final defendants go on trial

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

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Three years after a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan's governor, the final trial is set to begin

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

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

House committee votes to prohibit federal funding of BLM rule

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.

Ballotpedia · Aug 17, 2023

Michigan bans LGBTQ+ conversion therapy

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

Salon · Jul 27, 2023

Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governor

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

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Schools in Michigan's Democratic districts reap extra money. Some rural schools aren't happy about it

The roughly $24.3 billion education spending bill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Thursday includes $125 million in targeted grants for public schools in mostly districts represented by Democrats in the Legislature's majority party.

Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2023

Alcohol sales at Michigan college stadiums now legal with Whitmer bill-signing

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday that would allow for the sale of alcohol in college stadiums and arenas.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

Senior ex-intelligence official warns second Trump term could fatally destabilise US, new book says

EXCLUSIVE: Former Principal Deputy DNI Sue Gordon has said she has doubts that America will reach its 2076 tricentennial anniversary ‘in any recognisable form,’ according to a new book by ex-Trump administration official Miles Taylor

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

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 permission from parent or guardian

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2023

A year since Dobbs, these are the many ways states are protecting abortion

Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2023