Michigan Supreme Court

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020 file photo, a group gathers as boxes filled with petition signatures are delivered by Unlock Michigan to the Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections in Lansing, Mich. The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday, June 11, 2021, unanimously ordered the state elections board to certify a veto-proof initiative that would let Republican legislators wipe from the books a law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to issue sweeping pandemic orders. (Rod Sanford/Detroit News via AP, File)

State board ordered to OK bill to end emergency powers law

By David Eggert Jun. 11, 2021 01:39 PM EDT

Michigan board deadlocks on measure to repeal emergency law

By David Eggert Apr. 22, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

AG: No charges despite 'unsavory tactics' in petition drive

By Ed White Apr. 21, 2021 04:21 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — No criminal charges will be filed in an investigation of a petition drive to repeal a law that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to shut down parts of...

Drive to repeal law Whitmer used in pandemic clears hurdle

By David Eggert Apr. 19, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2015, file photo, new Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein is helped down the steps during inauguration ceremonies for incoming officials at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Bernstein said Thursday, April 8, 2021, that he has been overseas for three months, participating in an international program to improve the perception of people with disabilities while pulling all-nighters to keep up with his work back home. (David Coates/Detroit News via AP, File)

Judge on Michigan's top court works while overseas

By Ed White Apr. 08, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Michigan's top court sides with dad in parental rights case

By Ed White Apr. 05, 2021 02:02 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court unanimously overturned the decisions of a Kalamazoo-area judge who terminated the parental rights of a poor couple...

Michigan Senate backs health director appointed by Whitmer

By David Eggert Mar. 23, 2021 12:30 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday narrowly supported Elizabeth Hertel as state health director, backing a key figure in Gov. Gretchen...

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Michigan redistricting panel will seek delay to finish maps

By David Eggert Mar. 05, 2021 03:39 PM EST

In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. The governor said her administration will announce the further loosening of Michigan's coronavirus restrictions in coming days. She did not elaborate much in a Wednesday news conference, in which she again pressed the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a multibillion-dollar COVID-19 relief funding plan. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)

Ex-health director gets $155,000 in separation agreement

Mar. 01, 2021 07:48 PM EST

Detroit-area prosecutor dismissing 1,700 virus tickets

Feb. 01, 2021 02:34 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area prosecutor is dismissing more than 1,700 tickets that were issued for violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions....

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch poses for a photo in the Supreme Court Chambers in Lansing, Mich., on Dec. 29, 2020. Justice Welch made her public debut Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, as the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in five cases. (Dave Trumpie via AP)

Michigan Supreme Court opens year with new justice

Jan. 06, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Whitmer signs bill prohibiting water shutoffs through March

Anna Liz Nichols Dec. 22, 2020 06:13 PM EST
LANSING, Mich (AP) — Water shutoffs will be banned through March under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2007 file photo, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman, right, questions attorney Eric Restuccia, representing the Attorney General of Michigan, during oral arguments in a case on domestic partner benefits in Lansing, Mich. Markman has heard his last round of cases after 21 years as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court. The 71-year-old Markman is retiring but can still participate in opinions and orders through December. Before hearing five cases Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, Chief Justice Bridget McCormack recognized Markman’s public service.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Michigan Supreme Court justice retiring after 21 years

Nov. 14, 2020 09:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2013, file photo, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget McCormack sits on the bench after being sworn in at the Michigan Supreme Court chambers in Lansing, Mich. Two seats are up for election on the Michigan Supreme Court. If justices McCormack and Elizabeth Welch win, Democratic nominees will be in the court's majority for the first time since 2010. The Republican nominees are Brock Swartzle and Mary Kelly. (Dale G. Young/The Detroit News via AP, File)

McCormack, Welch claim victory in Supreme Court race

Nov. 04, 2020 05:10 PM EST

In a provided campaign handout photo, appeals court Judge Brock Swartzle, is shown. Two seats are up for election on the Michigan Supreme Court. If Elizabeth Welch and Chief Justice Bridget McCormack win, Democratic nominees will be in the court's majority for the first time since 2010. The Republican nominees are Swartzle and Mary Kelly. (Chelsea Whitman via AP)

Decision that 'undermined' Gov. Whitmer spices up court race

By Ed White Oct. 24, 2020 01:20 PM EDT

Whitmer signs bills to extend unemployment to 26 weeks

Oct. 21, 2020 01:12 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills to lengthen state unemployment benefits to 26 weeks, from 20 weeks, through the end of the year. ...

Lawsuit challenges mandatory mask rule from Gov. Whitmer

Oct. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EDT
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — A chiropractor in western Michigan is challenging the state's mask rule, saying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's health department has no...

FILE - In this May 6, 2020 file photo, an Owosso police officer asks to talk with Karl Manke outside before ticketing Karl for being open at Karl's barbershop in Owosso, Mich. Misdemeanor charges are being dropped against Manke who defied Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer and reopened his shop last spring during the coronavirus pandemic, a lawyer said Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (Nick King/Lansing State Journal via AP File)/Lansing State Journal via AP)

Charges dropped against Michigan barber who reopened shop

Oct. 19, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

Michigan Supreme Court won't delay effect of pandemic ruling

By David Eggert Oct. 12, 2020 03:19 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court on Monday rejected Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's request to delay by 28 days the effect of its decision striking...

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2020, file photo, provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, accompanied by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, right, speaks during an address to the state in Lansing, Mich. Lt. Gov. Gilchrist is calling for Republican legislative leaders to enact and enforce a mask requirement inside the House and Senate chambers. He said Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, he fears for the safety of his family and others when lawmakers do not wear a face covering. The Democrat presides over session in the Senate, which will return Thursday to start passing bills following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus orders. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP File)

Gilchrist asks GOP leaders for mask mandate in Legislature

By David Eggert Oct. 07, 2020 08:18 PM EDT