Governor Whitmer

The House Republican leader wants to one-up tax cut plans from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative Democrats

The Right Place strategic plan, GRPS superintendent Roby extended, Operation United, Governor releases budget plan, Hall reacts to Whitmer’s budget, grand jury does not indict Slotkin

The plan proposes around $625 million to help kids learn to read, spending to attract new business to the state, and tax breaks for seniors and families with kids in school

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has selected four candidates to interview for the vacant board trustee position, Governor Whitmer has signed a ban on smart phones in Michigan classrooms into law, and more.

Michigan will ban smartphones from school classrooms starting next school year under a new law signed Tuesday

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will decide where the cases belong. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel want state courts to be the venue. Enbridge thinks its prospects are better in federal courts

Richard Whitmer worked in the state Legislature and served in Governor William Milliken’s cabinet as the commerce department director

The legislation sets exceptions for medical devices, emergency communications and using electronics for instructional purposes

There would be exceptions for medical reasons, instructional purposes, and emergencies

The invasive carp can eat their way through an ecosystem, damaging native species and tourism built on fishing