Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The state Legislature capped weeks of negotiations Wednesday with the adoption of an $81.7 billion state budget. It now goes to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Among other things, the expansion of the law would protect people who’ve had abortions from being denied a job, a promotion, or housing.

The former head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board has pleaded guilty to bribery. Rick Johnson admits he accepted at least $110,000 in exchange for approving applications for the lucrative business.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer told a police officers’ group Friday that Michigan’s new gun laws will make law enforcement safer. The Democratic governor spoke to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives at a symposium in Detroit.

The ban is superseded by a voter approved amendment to the state Constitution. But Governor Gretchen Whitmer said it’s important to strip what she calls “zombie laws” off the books to protect reproductive rights.

LGBTQ protections are now covered in Michigan’s civil rights law under a bill signed Thursday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The four-bill package would ban guns from coming within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, and absentee ballot counting areas.

The governor is expected to announce a plan to spend $160 million in the state budget to offer free school breakfast and lunch to all Michigan students.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the first public act of the new year Tuesday — a $1.1 billion spending bill that includes money for housing and assistance for businesses that suffered losses due to COVID-19.

“If we reach across the aisle and we bring people together in every region, and focus on solving problems, we can make Michigan a place where all people can envision a great future,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.