Governor
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5 things you need to know from Whitmer’s State of the State address
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her administration’s legislative agenda for 2024—and it’s all about cutting costs for Michiganders.
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Whitmer to request funding for free community college for all
This latest proposal expands on Whitmer’s previous plan that temporarily lowered the qualifying age for free community college tuition.
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Elk Rapids to help shoreline through new state program
Elk Rapids is surrounded by water. To protect and restore all that, the city is hiring a shoreline management coordinator through a new state program.
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Michiganders protected abortion after Roe. Republicans are plotting a reversal.
Michigan has emerged as a safe haven for abortion care. But under Republican leadership, those rights could be in jeopardy.
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More gun law reforms, human trafficking bills in the works in Michigan
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are making plans for the second half of the legislative session, which include more gun safety reforms.
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After-school programs may be a game changer for Michigan students
An after-school program changed this Michigander’s life. New out-of-school grant funding will allow other students to share the success.
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Michigan’s tax revenue expected to rebound after a down year
Michigan’s tax revenues will see a slight decline this year before rebounding for the next two years—in large part because of recent tax policy changes.
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How much are you saving under Michigan Dems’ new tax cuts?
Legislation set to take effect in Michigan this year is set to help thousands of families pay bills, put food on the table, and better afford the essentials.
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Michigan’s new gun laws take effect in February. Here’s what you need to know.
Gun safety legislation signed into law last year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer takes effect Feb. 13. Some Michiganders will be required to secure their firearms.
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Need a job? Whitmer’s administration is making it easier to get one.
More than $14 million in federal funding is helping dozens of nonprofit groups remove employment barriers for Michiganders.
