Recalling Rep. Whitsett is easier said than done
Anger among Democrats at the actions of state Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) is nothing new, but any discussion of recalling ...
Whitsett says she won't attend House Democratic caucus meetings
Lansing — Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett of Detroit said she will not attend meetings with her own caucus for the ...
Detroit Democrat says she won't caucus with party after GOP takes control of state House
Republicans took the gavel in the Michigan House of Representatives, Detroit Democrat state Rep. Karen Whitsett said she ...
Michigan Democrat won’t caucus with her ‘disconnected’ party
Michigan Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett, who has criticized colleagues for being profoundly “disconnected” from voters, ...
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Service industry workers testify as lawmakers consider chopping tipped wage and sick leave laws
There’s a misconception that Michiganders can’t make a career out of waiting tables or working in family-owned businesses, ...
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Michigan House sends members home after boycotts, policy demands scuttle session
Santana's announcement Wednesday morning came hours after state Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, confirmed Tuesday night that she would not attend House session until a list of demands are met by ...
Nessel says she won’t charge Michigan lawmakers who boycotted last days of the 2024 session
As Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discussed the accomplishments of her office in 2024 with reporters, offering status ...
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Businesses 'dodged a lot of bullets' in lame duck, still see shot at wage and leave changes
Business groups also are breathing easier after Democrats ended their rare, once-in-40-years trifecta without enacting ...
Solar power firm says decision not to lease state-owned land made prior to criticism by lawmakers
A plan to locate a solar farm on state-owned land in northern lower Michigan was scuttled before bipartisan criticism of the ...
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Michigan House adjourns until New Year's Eve as state reps speak out on lame-duck session
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett wanted to focus on legislation putting $400 million toward Detroit Public Schools Community District debt ...