Stories tagged: "Big Gretch"

Michigan Life In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Michigan Life 10 Moments That Made Gov. Whitmer Known For Her Wit

Despite a wild first term, two years in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has kept her vibrant and wicket sense of humor.

Martha Spall Martha Spall Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 13, 2021 2:32 pm EDT
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Michigan Life WATCH: Gmac Cash Talks Putting Michigan’s Governor on the Map

The comedic rapper being the viral hit “Big Gretch” talks 2020, comedy in rap, and new music to come.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain December 22, 2020 6:26 pm EST
Commentary Photo courtesy the Office of the Governor
Commentary The Meteoric Rise of Big Gretch: From Fixing Roads to Saving Lives in One Year’s Time

As Michigan's governor, Gretchen Whitmer has faced far more than fixing the damn roads, putting her in the running for Person of the Year.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 1, 2020 3:34 pm EST
Coronavirus Photo courtesy the Office of the Governor
Coronavirus A Resolute Big Gretch, Once Again, Says Stay Home

Facing "reckless" opposition, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stands firm in new coronavirus protections designed to save Michigan lives.

Associated Press Associated Press November 17, 2020 11:50 am EST
Michigan Life In one of our favorite moments from Gov. Whitmer's campaign, she read and responded to mean tweets. Her clapbacks were often 100% wittier than the tweets fired her way — so watch out if you're ever thinking of @ing her with some nonsense. (Screenshot via YouTube)
Michigan Life WATCH: From Mean Tweets to ‘Big Gretch’: 5 Times Gov. Whitmer Had Us Totally Cracking Up

Gov. Whitmer has a wicked sense of humor, and COVID-19 hasn’t wiped it out of her yet. Here's a roundup of some of her wittiest moments.

Martha Spall Martha Spall July 10, 2020 4:11 pm EDT

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Community Foundation of Greater Flint CEO Isaiah Oliver circulates during a library opening in Flint, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors. (Sean Work/The Chronicle of Philanthropy via AP) Michigan Life Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash) Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Plenty of historic Michigan theaters are still playing movies and hosting live performances today. Michigan Life Cherished Cinema: 6 Historic Michigan Theaters Thriving as Labors of Love
On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families
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Michigan Life WATCH: Here’s How Gmac Cash Donated That ‘Big Gretch’ Money

How one man, one song and one idea helped over 100 Detroiters. All inspired by his take on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 21, 2020 11:37 am EDT
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Michigan Life Becoming ‘Big Gretch’: The Story Of The Detroit Track That Went Viral

A new spotlight is shining on Michigan’s governor and this time it’s coming from the local hip hop scene.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 4, 2020 3:33 pm EDT