Stories tagged: "Gov. Gretchen Whitmer"

Politics FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Politics Whitmer Goes to Washington to Share Expertise in Crises With White House

From extreme polar weather to a 500 year flood and the pandemic, Michigan’s leader has built a reputation for helping communities through a crisis.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 13, 2021 1:12 pm EDT
Economy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Lowell Road Bridge in Clinton County.
Economy 10 Questions Michiganders Are Asking About Fixing the Damn Roads

Where is Gov. Whitmer on her promise to fix the roads, and how far did that marijuana tax revenue even go? We explain what everyone is wondering about Michigan’s biggest dilemma.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 8, 2021 3:33 pm EDT
Coronavirus Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is implementing a plan to ensure Michiganders have access to enough vaccine doses.
Coronavirus Gov. Whitmer Extends Pandemic Order, Says COVID-19 Surge Could Drop

By extending the pandemic order, limiting business capacity and requiring masks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the current COVID-19 soar could decrease.

Associated Press Associated Press April 19, 2021 3:52 pm EDT
Politics Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses members of the media and Midland County residents during a press conference at the temporary shelter at the school, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Midland, Mich. Whitmer spoke of response efforts to severe flooding caused by dam failures upstream of the Tittabawassee River. (Katy Kildee/Midland Daily News via AP)
Politics Quiz: How Well Do You Know Gov. Whitmer?

He called her “bat-shit crazy” and she showed him just how far she could go. Take our Gov. Whitmer personality quiz and let us know how well you know Michigan’s leading lady.

Glennisha Morgan Glennisha Morgan March 5, 2021 1:34 pm EST

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