David Eggert
The Associated Press
Lansing, MI, United States
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Recent articles by David:
Whitmer raises $3.1M for reelection campaign in 3 months
Gov. Whitmer released the numbers Monday, the quarterly deadline for candidates. → Read More
Michigan will not order COVID-19 vaccination rules stricter than the federal standard
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state's vaccine and testing rules would be as strict as those deployed by the Biden administration, after questions from the business community this week. → Read More
Michigan won't go further than federal vaccine, testing rule
Michigan is among states to operate and enforce workplace safety rules instead of the U.S. government. → Read More
How redistricting could impact West Michigan
After seven weeks of mapping, Michigan's new redistricting commission is starting to vote on much-anticipated draft congressional and legislative plans. → Read More
Michigan business groups urge Biden to reconsider COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Michigan business groups urged President Joe Biden to reconsider a plan to require most workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or regularly tested for the virus. → Read More
Michigan business groups urge Biden to reconsider mandate
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and six local chambers raised a host of concerns and questions over the pending federal mandate Monday. → Read More
Gov. Whitmer vetoes more election-related bills
It was the second time in two weeks that Gov. Whitmer vetoed election measures. → Read More
Gov. Whitmer orders urgent response to lead crisis
The Democratic governor also committed to replacing all of the city’s lead pipes in 18 months, accelerating what had been a five-year timeline. → Read More
Michigan Republicans OK tougher voting rules; gov to veto
The Republican-led Michigan Legislature has approved tougher voter ID requirements and a ban against mass mailing of unsolicited absentee ballot applications. → Read More
Michigan governor orders urgent response to Benton Harbor lead crisis
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ordering an urgent government response to Benton Harbor, where there are elevated lead levels in drinking water. → Read More
Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s water → Read More
Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in tap water in the southw... → Read More
Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in tap water in the southwestern Michigan city of... → Read More
Michigan redistricting panel advances maps to hearing stage
They would be fairer to Democrats than gerrymandered lines created by the GOP-controlled Legislature after the 2010 census. → Read More
Michigan redistricting commission to vote on draft maps
Once multiple drafts of congressional and legislative maps are approved in coming days, the public will be able to give feedback at five hearings. → Read More
Michigan redistricting commission to vote on draft maps during redistricting process
Michigan’s new redistricting commission is starting to vote on draft congressional and legislative plans. → Read More
Whitmer proposes $6.3M to address backlog of 6,200 felony cases
The most common cases still awaiting adjudication are gun cases. People with gun charges have waited roughly five months or longer to see their cases resolved. → Read More
Whitmer restores prevailing wages on state construction projects
Republicans criticized the move while nonunion contractors appear likely to sue the provision. → Read More
Whitmer restores prevailing wages on state projects
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan will pay higher “prevailing” wages on state construction projects, three years after Republican legislators repealed a long-standing law that required better pay. → Read More
Gov. Whitmer restores prevailing wages on state projects
The announcement drew criticism from an association of nonunion contractors that primarily funded a ballot initiative that enabled lawmakers to rescind the law. → Read More