The Michigan Legislature worked all day Wednesday and into the early morning on Thursday in order to finalize an $82.5 billion budget.
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Whitmer: Trump is ‘convicted felon’ who wants to win White House ‘to go after his enemies’
Calling former President Donald Trump a “convicted felon … running on vengeance and grievance,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a national television audience Sunday that voters have a “stark choice” this November about who they want to occupy the White House.
Cash-strapped Michigan counties turn to Whitmer administration to reel in federal funds
Billions of dollars in federal funds are up for grabs through President Joe Biden’s administration. And state officials are fighting to ensure they land in Michigan.
Paid family leave efforts sit stagnant as lawmakers cross off Whitmer’s priorities
As Democrats won a majority in the House and Senate and retained control of the governor’s office in 2022, the party’s trifecta carried forward decades of unfulfilled legislative goals.
Whitmer touts Michigan’s history of innovation, announces support for entrepreneurs
In her keynote address at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, Whitmer focused on three components she identified as the drivers of innovation: culture, capital and creativity.
Whitmer announces housing and energy affordability plans to drive down cost of living in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will increase its focus on affordable housing and energy efficiencies.
Whitmer signs bill to close insurance ‘loophole’ and boost access to mental health care
Legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will require insurance companies to cover treatments for mental and health and substance use disorders at the same level as physical health services.
Man acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping runs as a Republican for sheriff
Eric Molitor filed papers to run against Wexford County Sheriff Trent Taylor in the Republican primary in August.
Whitmer lines up federal funds to train 5,000 Michigan infrastructure workers
A new directive signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for spending federal funds on a new workforce development program.
Whitmer: Reproductive rights still ‘in jeopardy’ in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michiganders to re-elect President Joe Biden in November—or else risk losing access to reproductive rights.
VIDEO: Gov. Whitmer: Politicians should ‘stay the heck out of it’ regarding reproductive choices
https://www.tiktok.com/@gandernewsroom/video/7361185696364743982 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thinks politicians need to get out of the way and let Americans make their own reproductive healthcare choices—a position she shares with President Joe Biden.
Whitmer expands clean water plan while enviros call for more clean energy investments
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, state officials are investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.
Whitmer rolls out tax credits to help keep rent affordable for thousands of Michiganders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of tax credits to help developers build or rehabilitate more than 1,000 affordable rental homes across Michigan.
Whitmer ‘confident’ Trump will sign federal abortion ban if given the chance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said ex-President Donald Trump is still taking pride in letting politicians interfere in private medical decisions for women.
Whitmer calls Trump’s comments on border security ‘baloney’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer clapped back at comments made by former President Donald Trump while he was in Grand Rapids Tuesday for a campaign event.
Whitmer announces 144 new jobs at four Kent & Bay County companies
Governor Whitmer has announced the expansion of four businesses in Kent and Bay counties. These projects, supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund, are predicted to bring about 144 new jobs and generate nearly $72 million in capital investment.
Whitmer signs bills to support IVF patients, legalize paid surrogacy
The Michigan Family Protection Act will create legal protections for parents who use fertility treatments, surrogacy, or assisted reproduction.
Whitmer and Nessel say abortion pill case is part of continued attacks on reproductive rights
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are blasting Republican-led attempts to restrict mifepristone.
Whitmer fights back against lawsuit targeting reproductive rights in Michigan
A motion filed this week in federal court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to protect the constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.
Whitmer administration deploys federal funds to protect clean water in rural Michigan
Federal funding will help improve wastewater treatment systems and replace drinking water mains in several rural Michigan communities.
6 ways Whitmer’s state budget plan invests in rural Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest budget plan could boost funding for rural communities—including new programs to support farmers.
MSU board asks Whitmer to consider removing trustees Vassar and Denno amid misconduct allegations
In a late night meeting Sunday, Michigan State University trustees formally removed Rema Vassar as the board’s chair after she had resigned the post hours earlier following an outside report released last week.
Whitmer defends Michigan autoworkers after Trump goes on anti-union tirade
Ex-President Donald Trump lashed out against the United Auto Workers union during a radio interview in Detroit this week.
VIDEO: Governor Whitmer has been working hard for Michiganders all month
https://www.tiktok.com/@gandernewsroom/video/7340404917900676395 Thanks Big Gretch!
Whitmer vows to protect IVF access for out-of-state residents after Alabama ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is promising to protect access to reproductive health care in Michigan amid ongoing efforts to ban in-vitro fertilization.
VIDEO: 7 ways Whitmer’s new budget plan invests in Michigan kids and schools
https://www.tiktok.com/@gandernewsroom/video/7340049313256508714 Michigan kids are poised to reap some of the biggest rewards of Michigan’s new state budget after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week proposed plans to boost funding at public schools and deliver on her...
Want a new job? Whitmer’s administration is hooking Michiganders up with apprenticeships.
More than $1.1 million in state grants awarded this month is set to help Michigan workers access the training and skills to prepare for new, high-wage jobs.
Whitmer administration takes action to protect drinking water at Michigan schools
State legislation signed into law last year aims to protect children from lead contamination by installing water filters at child care centers and schools.
VIDEO: Whitmer wants to make Michigan ‘a state of lifelong learners’
https://www.tiktok.com/@gandernewsroom/video/7335209663111122219 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her latest state budget proposal this week—and it includes plans to provide free preschool for all 4-year-old Michiganders, as well as fully fund the first two years of...
Whitmer launches new office to charge up Michigan workers for electric future
Michigan is at the center of an electric vehicle revolution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration wants to ensure every community—and worker—is ready.