Governor
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Whitmer signs law making it easier to sue drug companies
Michiganders who are harmed by faulty drugs will be able to pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies under a new law signed this week.
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Whitmer signs laws to protect healthcare workers in Michigan
Two bills signed into law this week will stiffen the criminal penalties for people convicted of assaulting doctors, nurses, or other employees of healthcare systems in Michigan. MICHIGAN—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said two bipartisan bills signed into law this week will help curb violence directed at healthcare workers, better protect doctors and nurses on the job,…
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Federal grants to fix up 8 Michigan parks—and preserve a big chunk of the Upper Peninsula
Funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is being put to work in Michigan to improve outdoor recreation and protect about 8,000 acres of land.
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New Michigan scholarship program helps 25,000 students pay for college
A new scholarship program is translating to cheaper college tuition in Michigan. And millions of dollars are still up for grabs.
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Whitmer administration uses federal funds to boost local nonprofits across Michigan
Millions of dollars provided to Michigan through the American Rescue Plan Act will help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state.
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Michigan commission advances tunnel permit for Line 5
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a proposal for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, despite calls for commissioners to shut the pipeline down.
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Whitmer signs new laws to safeguard elections—and make it easier to vote
Several new state laws signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are designed to simplify the voting process and ensure poll workers are protected on Election Day.
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Whitmer names acting director of new education department
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new education department launched Friday with the goal of equipping every child in the state to “make it in Michigan.”
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Michigan sends out $4M to help local communities fix their own damn roads
Grant funding awarded through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration will help Michigan cities and road commissions rebuild local roads in a dozen communities.
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Oxford community reflects two years after school shooting
Thursday marks two years since the mass shooting at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021, that killed four students and injured seven others.
