Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed 13 bills sent to her by the Democratic-led House and Senate at the close of session in December.

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The Democratic Party begins 2025 with several looming questions. Among them: who will lead its national party apparatus, and how it will handle President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.

The bills were some of the final pieces of legislation passed before Republicans took back control of the Michigan House.

Wednesday at the Detroit Auto Show Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined her administration’s approach to the economy while recapping what they’ve accomplished in the last six years. Whitmer highlighted road construction,

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared concerns about Michigan's road funding and the impact the auto industry could have on the state's economy.

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Where presidential politics is concerned, there’s no time like the present to begin jockeying for the 2028 nomination, particularly as the Democrats begin their search for the next leader of the party when President Joe Biden exits on January 20.

President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.