Tag: Gretchen Whitmer
Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says
A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for almost all of Michigan and residents remain advised to prepare for evacuation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Cheboygan, Michigan Thursday, stating, “We […]
Advocates seek clemency for Michigan inmate allegedly sickened by mold in prison
Advocates and lawmakers held a Friday morning press conference urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to grant clemency to Krystal Clark, citing concerns about her medical condition and reported mold exposure at Huron Valley Correctional Facility….
Flooding has Michigan âin crisis mode now,â Gretchen Whitmer says
The governor visited Cheboygan, where waters were rising behind a downtown dam. One state senator called Michigan flooding a âslow-motion disaster thatâs still unfolding.â…
As floodwaters rise, Michigan infrastructure on brink: Dams need $1B in repairs
Two-thirds of the Michigan’s 2,600 dams have exceeded their lifespan; in all, they need $1 billion in repairs. Severe, unpredictable weather brought about by climate change makes the situation worse, experts say.
Northern Michigan rainfall raises flooding concerns near Cheboygan dam
Crews were working to restore power to a closed hydroelectric station in northern Michigan as heavy rain threatens to cause Cheboygan dam to overflow.