Gretchen Whitmer inaugurated as Michigan's 49th governor   Michigan's new governor was sworn into office Tuesday. Gretchen Whitmer is the state's 49th governor. She struck a tone of bipartisanship during her inauguration speech as former governors Rick Snyder, Jennifer Granholm and Jim Blanchard looked on. MORE ►Whitmer names handful of cabinet members

The 24 most notable bills Snyder signed as governor   Rick Snyder officially handed over the reins of the state government to Gretchen Whitmer this week. He was busy up to the end of his eight years in office, signing into law a bevy of bills this past week that had made their way through the lame duck session. But those were just a fraction of all the bills he signed. We've compiled a list of two dozen of Snyder's most notable bills he signed while in office: From fireworks to motorcycle helmets to emergency managers. MORE

Offensive struggles sink Lions' Jim Bob Cooter, MSU in Redbox Bowl  hat The Detroit Lions gave Jim Bob Cooter every chance to succeed as the head honcho of the offense. He didn't succeed, and now the Lions are in the market for a new offensive coordinator. As for Michigan State, coach Mark Dantonio has yet to announce any changes to his coaching staff. Spartan fans certainly are ready for something to change. MSU's feeble offense never escaped from a season-long funk, closing with a 7-6 loss to Oregon in the Redbox Bowl. MORE ►Lions sign former MSU quarterback Connor Cook