Blog tagged as Governor

Prosecutor, Defense Attorneys Spar In Whitmer Kidnap Plot Trial

10/10/22 09:36 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Prosecutor, Defense Attorneys Spar In Whitmer Kidnap Plot Trial
Evidence not related to three men on trial in Jackson County for aiding terrorism had defense attorneys and the prosecution getting snippy with each other as the jury looked on.

MMA Backs Dem Gubernatorial Nominee For First Time Since 1990

09/27/22 11:27 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MMA Backs Dem Gubernatorial Nominee For First Time Since 1990
Present-day Gov. Gretchen Whitmer obtaining the Michigan Manufacturers Association's (MMA) endorsement marks the first time the association has formally backed a Democrat since MMA's president supported then-Gov. James Blanchard in 1990.

Dixon, Trump Jr. Claim FBI Made Up Kidnapping Plot During Rally

09/26/22 01:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dixon, Trump Jr. Claim FBI Made Up Kidnapping Plot During Rally
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon Friday doubled down on her claim that the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was created by the FBI, which was echoed by Donald Trump Jr. at a rally in Muskegon.

Who Will Be Next Supreme Court Justice? Appellate Court Good Place To Look

09/16/22 09:55 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Who Will Be Next Supreme Court Justice? Appellate Court Good Place To Look
Anyone speculating who Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will appoint to replace outgoing Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack should look to the appellate bench and look for someone of color, experts say.

Dixon: Abortion Is Not The Top Issue Of Campaign

09/13/22 09:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dixon: Abortion Is Not The Top Issue Of Campaign
Republican Tudor Dixon said she doesn't believe abortion is the top issue of the 2022 gubernatorial campaign and said it's time the media stop reporting on it like it is.