Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit — to return to the House floor, but about an hour after Tate's initial call, Democrats adjourned for the day without reaching a quorum or taking up any legislation.

Democratic Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett said Thursday that she refuses to caucus with her own party over their “out of touch” and “disconnected” rhetoric. Whitsett criticized her ...

Along with House Republicans, Michigan Rep. Karen Whitsett (D - Detroit) refused to attend Wednesday's lame duck session, taking away Democrats' opportunity to get any bills passed. "Do your job ...

However, Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, has refused to attend unless certain priorities, like road funding and retaining tipped wages, are taken up. Without Whitsett and the Republicans ...

But even without Republicans, Tate had issues in his own party after Detroit Rep. Karen Whitsett stayed home, telling the speaker she would not return to the Michigan House until he allocated more ...