Tag: Gretchen Whitmer

‘I’m Running’ for Governor of Michigan: Ex-Detroit Police Chief

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, a Republican, on Wednesday announced that he plans to run for governor, adding that he has formed a gubernatorial “exploratory committee” to allow him to begin raising and spending funds. On Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Craig reiterated his plan to form an “exploratory committee” but also said in…


Ex-Detroit Police Chief Forms ‘Exploratory Committee’ in Plans to Unseat Whitmer

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, a Republican, on Wednesday announced that he plans to run for governor, adding that he has formed a gubernatorial “exploratory committee” to allow him to begin raising and spending funds. “I’m opening an exploratory committee to help me think about a run for governor for the state of Michigan,”…


Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig Signals Challenge to Gov. Whitmer

Detroit’s former police chief on Wednesday announced the formation of an exploratory committee as an initial step towards a gubernatorial run. Former Police Chief James Craig can now start raising and spending funds. “I led as Chief of Police—and began my life—on the streets of Detroit. Now it is time to travel the state, and…


FBI Agent Involved in Whitmer Kidnap Case Arrested for Assault

An FBI agent deeply involved in the arrest of men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was himself arrested this week for assault. Richard Trask, 39, an agent with the bureau since 2011, was arraigned on July 19 for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, according to…


Michigan Senate Repeals Emergency Powers Law, Whitmer Unable to Veto

Michigan’s Senate on Thursday approved a petition that repeals Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers, with another approval expected by the state’s lower chamber. Whitmer, a Democrat, cannot veto the petition. The Michigan Senate’s 20-15 vote came two days after the Board of State Canvassers certified the petition, which was started by a group called Unlock…


FBI Used at Least a Dozen Informants in Michigan Kidnapping Case: Filing

At least 12 confidential informants helped the FBI build a case against men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan’s governor, according to a new court filing. In the ongoing federal case against five defendants, the government has identified at least a dozen such sources by number, a lawyer for one of the defendants wrote in…


Whitmer Announces Full Michigan Reopening Ahead of Schedule

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced that all statewide restrictions put in place to curb the transmission of COVID-19 would come to an end on June 22—more than a week ahead of schedule. Pointing to an accelerated vaccination rate in the state and falling reported cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP…


Gov. Whitmer Vetoes COVID-19 Bills Related to Michigan Graduations, Public Records

By Dave Boucher Detroit Free Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed two pandemic-related measures on Thursday, nixing bills that dealt with graduation ceremonies and public record requests during a health crisis. One measure, HB 4728, would ban the state health department or local health officials from issuing orders that restricted high school graduation ceremonies this spring…


Court Rules Efforts to Recall Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Can Proceed

A Michigan court ruled that several recall efforts against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can proceed after the governor had argued that they were not appropriate. The Michigan Court of Appeals on May 27 ruled (pdf) that the state’s “Board of State Canvassers correctly approved” several petitions that were “at issue.” Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, both…


Whitmer Shifts Payment of Florida Trip to Campaign Committee

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is being accused of violating the law by paying for a personal trip with funds from a nonprofit formed to help pay for her inauguration. Whitmer flew to Florida on March 12 and returned on March 15. She has said she traveled to take care of her father. Christopher Trebilcock, a…