The Detroit News Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware last weekend to meet with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s first known in-person session with a potential running mate as he nears a decision, according to the Associated Press.Whitmer, who is a national co-chairwoman for Biden's campaign, visited the former vice president last Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity to the AP because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground...…The Detroit News Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware last weekend to meet with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s first known in-person session with a potential running mate as he nears a decision, according to the Associated Press.Whitmer, who is a national co-chairwoman for Biden's campaign, visited the former vice president last Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity to the AP because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground...WW…

Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutA Michigan Department of Health and Human Services adviser wouldn't cooperate with an inquiry into a controverial canceled contact-tracing contractA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register...…Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutA Michigan Department of Health and Human Services adviser wouldn't cooperate with an inquiry into a controverial canceled contact-tracing contractA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register...WW…

Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about"It really begs the bigger question, what comes next?" said Marty Fittante, who leads Invest UP, a group that represents Upper Peninsula businesses.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register...…Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about"It really begs the bigger question, what comes next?" said Marty Fittante, who leads Invest UP, a group that represents Upper Peninsula businesses.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register...WW…

Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutFormer Vice President Joe Biden's campaign has vetted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as a potential running mate, two well-known Democrats saidA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before...…Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutFormer Vice President Joe Biden's campaign has vetted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as a potential running mate, two well-known Democrats saidA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before...WW…

Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutThe governor's office said Tuesday that every region has seen an uptick in new cases over the past three weeksA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before adding a comment.Typed comments...…Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutThe governor's office said Tuesday that every region has seen an uptick in new cases over the past three weeksA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before adding a comment.Typed comments...WW…

The Detroit News Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday that allows professional sports leagues to resume operations without live audiences in attendance. comes as Major League Baseball plans  in their home ballparks. The Detroit Tigers will hold their camp at Comerica Park.The Pistons' and Red Wings' seasons already have ended because each team missed the playoffs in its respective league. The Lions are in the midst of their offseason, but some players have participated in voluntary workouts at their practice facility in Allen Park in...…The Detroit News Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday that allows professional sports leagues to resume operations without live audiences in attendance. comes as Major League Baseball plans  in their home ballparks. The Detroit Tigers will hold their camp at Comerica Park.The Pistons' and Red Wings' seasons already have ended because each team missed the playoffs in its respective league. The Lions are in the midst of their offseason, but some players have participated in voluntary workouts at their practice facility in Allen Park in...WW…

The Detroit News Lansing — A Republican candidate in one of Michigan's U.S. House battlegrounds downplayed national protests against racism in policing as "this whole race nonsense" during a speech last week."It is fake," Mike Detmer, a Republican from Howell, said before a crowd outside the Michigan Capitol, . "It is fake," he repeated."Here's the reality: If you are someone of faith, you understand that all lives matter," Detmer continued. "It was decided by the blood of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago."The candidate was speaking at an event dubbed the "American Patriot Rally" in front...…The Detroit News Lansing — A Republican candidate in one of Michigan's U.S. House battlegrounds downplayed national protests against racism in policing as "this whole race nonsense" during a speech last week."It is fake," Mike Detmer, a Republican from Howell, said before a crowd outside the Michigan Capitol, . "It is fake," he repeated."Here's the reality: If you are someone of faith, you understand that all lives matter," Detmer continued. "It was decided by the blood of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago."The candidate was speaking at an event dubbed the "American Patriot Rally" in front...WW…

The Detroit News Lansing — Demonstrators for two different causes verbally clashed at times outside the Michigan Capitol on Thursday night as a group that's been protesting police brutality interrupted a militia-focused event.A group of about 35 people, calling themselves The People of Lansing, walked to the front of the Capitol as a group calling its event the American Patriot Rally was focusing speeches on the right to a well-regulated militia.Some of the protesters involved in the pro-militia event carried firearms and have been at the Capitol previously, demonstrating against...…The Detroit News Lansing — Demonstrators for two different causes verbally clashed at times outside the Michigan Capitol on Thursday night as a group that's been protesting police brutality interrupted a militia-focused event.A group of about 35 people, calling themselves The People of Lansing, walked to the front of the Capitol as a group calling its event the American Patriot Rally was focusing speeches on the right to a well-regulated militia.Some of the protesters involved in the pro-militia event carried firearms and have been at the Capitol previously, demonstrating against...WW…

The Detroit News Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday she plans to release more information next week about her plan to reopen Michigan, including details based on the state's regions, economic sectors, and the safety of employees and customers. "I’ll be able to share a lot more detail about the thought process and our analysis as we go into next week," Whitmer told The Detroit News. The comments came shortly after the governor announced in a television interview that she hoped for "some relaxing" of Michigan's stay-at-home restrictions on May 1, when her latest stay...…The Detroit News Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday she plans to release more information next week about her plan to reopen Michigan, including details based on the state's regions, economic sectors, and the safety of employees and customers. "I’ll be able to share a lot more detail about the thought process and our analysis as we go into next week," Whitmer told The Detroit News. The comments came shortly after the governor announced in a television interview that she hoped for "some relaxing" of Michigan's stay-at-home restrictions on May 1, when her latest stay...WW…

The Detroit News Lansing — Police and state officials are bracing for what's expected to be another large protest at the state Capitol Thursday as the national fight over restrictions to combat COVID-19 again focuses on Michigan.A group called Michigan United for Liberty has organized the latest protest against the state's stay-at-home order and vowed it would be attended by "peaceful, law-abiding citizens." Its event is scheduled to include stops at the Capitol and the offices of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, both Democrats.Whitmer criticized the planned...…The Detroit News Lansing — Police and state officials are bracing for what's expected to be another large protest at the state Capitol Thursday as the national fight over restrictions to combat COVID-19 again focuses on Michigan.A group called Michigan United for Liberty has organized the latest protest against the state's stay-at-home order and vowed it would be attended by "peaceful, law-abiding citizens." Its event is scheduled to include stops at the Capitol and the offices of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, both Democrats.Whitmer criticized the planned...WW…