Kyle Kaminski

In a speech this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer detailed her legislative agenda for the rest of 2023—including plans for paid family and medical leave, new clean energy standards, expanded health care, and even more reproductive freedom.

A statewide gun violence prevention program is keeping hundreds of illegal guns out of the hands of criminals. And the latest state budget marked the single largest investment in public safety since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took office.

A three-year project funded by a federal grant helped prosecutors review hundreds of criminal convictions in Michigan—and four innocent prisoners were set free.

Clean energy advocates are urging state lawmakers to pass a series of bills to promote solar energy production. It’s called the “MI Power for All” plan.

Michigan farmers want state lawmakers to go up to bat against corporate monopolies that are making it overly difficult—and expensive—to repair their own equipment.  MICHIGAN—Manufacturers of agricultural equipment don’t always make it easy for farmers to complete their own repairs. The diagnostic software and parts used in those closed systems are often restricted—and that’s by…

The US Air Force promised to take immediate action to mitigate groundwater contamination at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Iosco County. State leaders and activists think it’s an important—but long overdue—step to protect the community.

Legislation introduced this month by US Rep. Elissa Slotkin aims to expand federal resources for American farmers—and help protect their crops from things like weather and pests.

New legislation would allow the Michigan Secretary of State to reissue specialty license plate designs that were used back in the 1970s and 80s to help fund road and bridge repairs.

The governor prefers Rock N’ Rye to Redpop, Detroit to Flint-style coney dogs, and knows the definitive point at which “Up North” begins in Michigan. Oh, and she puts ketchup on her pasties.