Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declares state of emergency in Ann Arbor amid tornado cleanup
A state of emergency has been declared in Ann Arbor after severe weather slammed into the city overnight Tuesday going into Wednesday.
A state of emergency has been declared in Ann Arbor after severe weather slammed into the city overnight Tuesday going into Wednesday.
Whitmer extends state of emergency to 32 more Michigan counties after severe weather batters state
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in 32 additional counties across the state after a series of severe weather that battered Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in 32 additional counties across the state after a series of severe weather that battered Michigan.
Whitmer activates emergency operations center as water levels rise at Cheboygan dam
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Whitmer declares energy emergency in Michigan amid rising gas prices
Placing the blame on tariffs and the Iranian war, Whitmer issued an executive order that would ease requirements on some forms of gasoline, providing a little relief at the pump.
Placing the blame on tariffs and the Iranian war, Whitmer issued an executive order that would ease requirements on some forms of gasoline, providing a little relief at the pump.
Trump working on invasive carp solution with Great Lakes governors
President Donald Trump says he wants to protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp with the help of Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
President Donald Trump says he wants to protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp with the help of Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
'Big Gretch Out:' Governor Whitmer delivers her final State of the State address in Lansing
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.
A push is on to repeal bottle and can deposit return
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.
Whitmer state budget seeks new tax revenue amid federal cuts
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.
'Embrace the USMCA:' Gov. Whitmer makes speech at her final Detroit Auto Show while in office
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.
Gov. Whitmer says tariffs 'have taken a terrible toll' during visit to Detroit Auto Show
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.
Cannabis industry sues Michigan over massive wholesale tax tied to road funding plan
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.
Michigan budget finally signed: $81 billion package is now official
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.
Michigan church shooting: Whitmer says to 'lower the temperature of rhetoric'
"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.
Gretchen Whitmer's new executive order targets boosting access to COVID-19 vaccine
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.
Michigan budget deadline: Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Tuesday speech
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.
State budget deadline is ticking for Lansing with possible shutdown looming
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.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer meets Trump, talks tariffs, Medicaid changes, and vacant megasite in Genesee County
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.
State budget negotiations on pause with lawmakers home for July 4
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.
Former GOP lawmaker Tom Leonard launches run for Michigan governor's race
"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."
Governor Whitmer: 'Huge disappointment' if pardons happen for kidnap plotters
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.