Governor Whitmer

New revenue projections adopted today suggest the Michigan Legislature could have a 1.2 billion dollar budget more than expected to work with in the coming fiscal year. That’s despite the likelihood of a mild recession.

The governor said there is still more work to do to support teachers, staff, and students

Dozens of prospective jurors from western and northern Michigan reported to the federal courthouse in Grand Rapids

The trial means another public airing of secretly recorded conversations, text messages and chilling social media posts

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit today to sign the final bill in the new state budget. She also made some line-item vetoes that highlight differences with Republican leaders on abortion.

Officials say abortion is currently legal in Michigan, as the Court of Claims decides the constitutionality of a 1931 abortion ban.

A Whitmer spokesman says the governor supports following suit in Michigan, so that businesses can ramp up hiring.

Uhde had a list of potential targets that included Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer