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.

Most of the commutations were for Michiganians who committed drug offenses and all three pardons involved armed robbery convictions.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she has granted several request for clemency.Last week, thr Governore communted sentences for five ind

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill that will extend the maximum length of time people can receive unemployment benefits by six weeks.