Whitmer commutes sentence of Saginaw man imprisoned for decades for 7-Eleven robbery
A jury in the fall of 2001 found Phillips guilty of armed robbery and felony firearm in connection with a Feb. 3, 2000, holdup of the 7-Eleven. A judge in October 2001 sentenced Phillips to 35 to 60 years, plus a consecutive two-year stint.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardons 3, commutes sentences of 5
Most of the commutations were for Michiganians who committed drug offenses and all three pardons involved armed robbery convictions.
Whitmer signs bills to extend jobless benefits to 26 weeks
Jobless workers will be able to collect unemployment benefits for a little more than six months under bills signed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Gov. Whitmer commutes sentence for Saginaw Co. man that served 22 years behind bars
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she has granted several request for clemency.Last week, thr Governore communted sentences for five ind
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs expansion of Michigan unemployment benefits
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill that will extend the maximum length of time people can receive unemployment benefits by six weeks.
Michigan raises maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $614
I’m proud to sign legislation that extends unemployment benefits, enhances job training opportunities for apprentices, and more,” Whitmer said in a statement. “As
Gov. Whitmer signs 6 bills into law
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Bills on Indigenous regalia, wild rice among Michigan’s tribal victories in 2024
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Changes coming to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in 2025
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Michigan's historic Democratic trifecta leaves profound disappointment in its wake
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Whitmer praises plan to spend more than $3k of state money on each internet connection
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Michigan Sports Betting Year in Review
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