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February 25, 2026 5:13pm EST

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address and while she’s expected to focus on her legacy and what she still wants to accomplish, Republicans are already signaling they’ve got other ideas for Michigan’s future.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address and while she’s expected to focus on her legacy and what she still wants to accomplish, Republicans are already signaling they’ve got other ideas for Michigan’s future.

February 23, 2026 6:30pm EST

The Midwest Independent Retailers Association believes there should be a push to promote more curbside recycling and they want Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s support.

The Midwest Independent Retailers Association believes there should be a push to promote more curbside recycling and they want Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s support.

February 11, 2026 5:29pm EST

Republicans, however, say a leaner budget with no tax increases, deeper spending cuts and broader tax relief for all households makes more sense.

Republicans, however, say a leaner budget with no tax increases, deeper spending cuts and broader tax relief for all households makes more sense.

January 15, 2026 5:38pm EST

Governor Whitmer took her final tour of the Detroit Auto Show while in office and gave her final TV interview at the event to FOX 2, where she talked about the future of auto manufacturing, tariffs, and what policies are needed outside of Washington to help workers keep their jobs.

Governor Whitmer took her final tour of the Detroit Auto Show while in office and gave her final TV interview at the event to FOX 2, where she talked about the future of auto manufacturing, tariffs, and what policies are needed outside of Washington to help workers keep their jobs.

January 15, 2026 8:26am EST

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said tariffs are having a negative impact during a visit to the Detroit Auto Show on Thursday morning.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said tariffs are having a negative impact during a visit to the Detroit Auto Show on Thursday morning.

October 8, 2025 12:07pm EDT

The new tax is estimated to bring $420 million in revenue, which is destined to fund local road construction. But the 24% wholesale tax was imposed illegally, the industry argues.

The new tax is estimated to bring $420 million in revenue, which is destined to fund local road construction. But the 24% wholesale tax was imposed illegally, the industry argues.

October 7, 2025 3:07pm EDT

It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.

It includes $2 billion for roads and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements, $26 million for future projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, another $150 million for recovery efforts following a devastating ice storm up north, and just under $30 billion in money for Medicaid.

September 29, 2025 2:35pm EDT

"At this juncture, speculation is unhelpful and it can be downright dangerous," she said.

"At this juncture, speculation is unhelpful and it can be downright dangerous," she said.

September 17, 2025 11:15am EDT

Gretchen Whitmer's order instructs state agencies to make getting inoculated from Covid easier as the flu season picks up at the end of summer.

Gretchen Whitmer's order instructs state agencies to make getting inoculated from Covid easier as the flu season picks up at the end of summer.

September 16, 2025 11:51am EDT

Michigan's budget deadline is Sept. 30 and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on both sides to avoid a shutdown as soon as possible.

Michigan's budget deadline is Sept. 30 and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on both sides to avoid a shutdown as soon as possible.

September 4, 2025 7:36pm EDT

And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

August 5, 2025 8:27pm EDT

It's not the first time the Michigan governor has met with the president amid economic and Medicaid concerns in the state.

It's not the first time the Michigan governor has met with the president amid economic and Medicaid concerns in the state.

July 2, 2025 6:13pm EDT

Lawmakers could not agree on whether to fix the roads and schools at the same time or separate the issues before the holiday break.

Lawmakers could not agree on whether to fix the roads and schools at the same time or separate the issues before the holiday break.

June 17, 2025 1:45pm EDT

"Michigan is at a crossroads," Leonard said in a social media post. "Our unemployment rate ranks 49th out of 50."

"Michigan is at a crossroads," Leonard said in a social media post. "Our unemployment rate ranks 49th out of 50."

May 29, 2025 5:55pm EDT

Just one day after President Trump said that he was looking into possible pardons for two men convicted of plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer, she and many other lawmakers are on Mackinac Island for the annual Policy Conference.

Just one day after President Trump said that he was looking into possible pardons for two men convicted of plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer, she and many other lawmakers are on Mackinac Island for the annual Policy Conference.

April 29, 2025 5:25pm EDT

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump set aside differences to announces new fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump set aside differences to announces new fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

April 29, 2025 11:25am EDT

President Donald Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday, April 29, to mark 100 days in the White House. He'll also meet with Governor Gretchen Whitmer as he visits Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

President Donald Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday, April 29, to mark 100 days in the White House. He'll also meet with Governor Gretchen Whitmer as he visits Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

April 28, 2025 6:05pm EDT

Michigan gamblers are still going to their nearby casinos, but some days it is just easier to sit on the couch and place your winning bets over the Internet.

Michigan gamblers are still going to their nearby casinos, but some days it is just easier to sit on the couch and place your winning bets over the Internet.

April 21, 2025 12:58pm EDT

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office announced an extension in relief aid was made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday, three weeks since the crippling ice storm.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office announced an extension in relief aid was made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday, three weeks since the crippling ice storm.

April 17, 2025 9:06pm EDT

Medical professionals and lawmakers joined forces Thursday at a press conference at Corewell Health Royal Oak to talk about the importance of protecting Medicaid.

Medical professionals and lawmakers joined forces Thursday at a press conference at Corewell Health Royal Oak to talk about the importance of protecting Medicaid.

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