Blog tagged as Governor

Governor Denies Inking 7-Figure Book Deal Report; Is One Coming? 

01/19/24 12:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Governor Denies Inking 7-Figure Book Deal Report; Is One Coming? 
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer debunked a gossip column that claimed she’s reached a seven-figure deal for a book to be released in June – which is often seen as a sign of interest for a presidential run. However, she didn't discount the possibility that one is coming.

Whitmer Says No On Power Sharing In House

01/10/24 10:48 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Says No On Power Sharing In House
When asked if the time has come for the 54-54 split House to look into a shared power situation, which has been suggested by House Republican Leader Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was confident in her "No."

2024 Starts With A Bang 

01/03/24 03:29 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
2024 Starts With A Bang 
The 2024 calendar year doesn’t need Michigan’s now-legal aerial fireworks to give it a bang.

Governor On Assault Weapons And Taxing Vaping Devices 

01/02/24 03:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Governor On Assault Weapons And Taxing Vaping Devices 
While there was not one word of floor debate about banning assault weapons under the new control of legislative Democrats, they did pass some gun safety legislation during 2023.

Whitmer Kidnapping Conspirator Gets Prison; A Second Gets Probation 

12/08/23 12:44 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Kidnapping Conspirator Gets Prison; A Second Gets Probation 
One convicted conspirator in the failed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot was sentenced to prison Thursday and a second was given probation as the last two of the eight accused conspirators were adjudicated.