Whitmer, Detroit's Big Three push back on Trump's tariffs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been very vocal about the looming trade war with our Canadian neighbors. This week, she flew to Washington to lobby against the tariffs – which she says will wreak havoc on the state's economy.
State of the State: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers annual address Wednesday night
This will be Whitmer's seventh speech since first becoming governor in 2019 and will include a wish list of goals she hopes to accomplish over the following year.
Whitmer to propose phone limitations in K-12 classrooms in State of the State
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is going to use part of her State of the State address on Wednesday to push for bipartisan support of limiting cell phone usage in schools.
Michigan State of the State: When will Gov. Whitmer deliver address?
This will be the governor's seventh State of the State address. Here's what she could focus on:
Michigan wage and earned sick time bills signed into law by Whitmer
Late-night deal-making on Thursday ended with a compromise and new minimum wage and earned sick time rules in Michigan.
Whitmer's new road fix plan includes $470M pot tax, but few other details
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
State Republicans say Whitmer's new budget doesn't have enough road funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendation is about $83.5 billion. On roads and bridges, she’s proposed $4.9 billion in total road funding, including federal, state and restricted funds.
Whitmer's proposed budget calls for $392 in additional spending per pupil
It was budget day in Lansing as the governor unveiled her latest proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The reveal took place amid uncertainty in Washington D.C.
Trump and Musk loom over Whitmer's incoming budget proposal
Between tariffs hitting the agriculture and automotive industry in Michigan and attempts to trim the federal government, Michigan faces question marks in its upcoming budget.
Guns turned in at Michigan buyback programs must be fully destroyed due to new law
Michigan State Police will be required to destroy any guns turned in during firearm buyback programs.
Whitmer talks tariffs, China and Trump at Detroit Auto Show visit
“I’m confident that I’m going to be able to find some common ground with the next administration," she said.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lays out economic priorities for Michigan ahead of presidential inauguration
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mapped out her administration's economic priorities during an address Wednesday.
Whitmer worries Trump tariff policies could hurt Michigan automakers
Some parts that go into our domestic vehicles come from Mexico and Canada. If the president slaps a tariff on those parts coming into Michigan, the governor fears it will impact automakers - and jobs.
Whitmer says she'll look to find 'common ground' with Trump
As the president-elect prepares to move back into The White House, the governor revealed for the first time that she has used back channels to send this peace offering message to him.
Michigan business community rails against Democrat lame duck flurry of bills in Lansing
More than 100 lame duck bills have been introduced and await a final vote in the last days of total Democrat control in Lansing.
Michigan lawmakers work on road fix plan, money solution for $2B to $3B price tag
This road lobbyists says this may look and feel like a tax hike, but it is not, despite the dollar amount.
State Rep blasts GM for selling battery plant it used state money to build
Back in 2021, GM went to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers. According to Hall, it delivered an ultimatum - either helps us with these new plants or we will go to some other state.
Political consultants offer scathing critique of Whitmer amid lame duck session
"The 2024 Gretchen Whitmer is not the same as the 2018 Gretchen Whitmer," he said. "The 2024 Gretchen Whitmer is the Doritos video and is positioning for something (political) after Michigan."
Whitmer says she's not part of Democrat governor resistance group against Trump
Democrat governors have refused to endorse the use of their state police to deport migrants. When the governor was asked that, Whitmer never answered the question.
Turkey, 'Aidan Cluckinson' pardoned by Gov. Whitmer before Thanksgiving
'Aidan Cluckinson' is the third turkey Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned since taking office. Cluckinson joins the ranks of Dolly Pardon and Mitch E. Gander in the lineup of recent pardoned turkeys before Thanksgiving.