Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday outlined her policy priorities for the rest of the year, highlighting public health, clean energy, economic health and democracy in her “What’s Next” address prior to the Legislature returning from summer break.
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Whitmer and Gilchrist Celebrate Increased Funding for Soo Locks Project
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday to congratulate them on receiving additional funding for a new Soo Lock.
Whitmer Visits With National Guard Troops, Latvian President During Trip Abroad
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with the Latvian president and other Ukrainian allies this week during her visit to Russian neighbor Latvia, her office announced Friday.
Gilchrist: Whitmer, Legislature Are ‘Taking Out the Trash’ in Reversing Snyder-Era Policies
In the first 100 days of 2023, with Democrats now holding the reins after a dozen years of total Republican legislative rule, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist says he and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are proud to have successfully rolled back several high-profile, right-wing policies.
Whitmer Calls U.S. Senate Passage of Chips Shortage Measure a Win for Michigan
After the U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed legislation tackling the semiconductor chips shortage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared her support and called the bipartisan decision “a win for Michigan’s workers, manufacturers, and consumers.”
Suspect Murders Retired Judge, Gov. Whitmer’s Name on Hit List
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, among others, was named on the hit list of prominent government figures written by a suspect charged with the murder of retired Wisconsin judge John Roehmer, 68.
Flush With Newfound Surplus, Gov. Whitmer Proposes $500 Rebate Checks for Working Families
In an effort to offset rising inflation, Gov. Whitmer proposed earlier this month that the state use its surplus tax revenues to send working families $500 rebate checks.
Full 12-Month Postpartum Health Coverage for Medicaid Recipients
Gov. Whitmer announced earlier this month that Medicaid coverage for mothers in postpartum is now expanding to a 12-month period.
Whitmer Guides Michigan Out of the Pandemic Recession
During 2021, Michigan’s economy recovered faster than the national average, at least by one measure.
Governor Whitmer Continues Her Work to Support Students’ Mental Health
The governor’s fiscal year 2023 School Aid Fund budget recommendation would invest $361 million for school-based mental health services.Governor Whitmer Continues Her Work to Support Students’ Mental Health