Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Recent News About Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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Whitmer signs directive expanding affordable housing outreach for young residents
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive aimed at increasing awareness of Michigan’s affordable housing programs, with a particular focus on younger residents.
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Whitmer signs bipartisan $2B annual road funding plan for Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget will allocate nearly $2 billion annually to repair state and local roads.
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Governor Whitmer orders flags lowered to honor former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed that U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol Complex be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 22, to honor the late former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.
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Whitmer proclaims Free School Lunch Week as part of education funding plan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week in Michigan.
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Whitmer signs bipartisan Michigan budget securing $2.7 billion for core Medicaid services
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 budget will protect $2.7 billion in federal funding for core Medicaid services, aiming to ensure continued access to health care for millions of residents across the state.
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Whitmer signs education budget extending free school meals for all Michigan students
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan will continue to provide free school meals for all public school students as part of the state's fiscal year 2026 education budget.
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Whitmer signs record-setting $24B education budget with focus on per-pupil funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 education budget, marking her seventh consecutive education budget.
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Governor Whitmer praises passage of bipartisan Michigan state budget
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement following the Michigan Legislature's approval of a bipartisan state budget.
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Whitmer announces Canadian tech investments totaling over $2.5 million for job growth
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that three Canadian companies plan to invest over $2.5 million in Michigan, creating more than 50 jobs.
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Whitmer signs continuation budget as Michigan legislature works toward finalizing fiscal plan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a continuation budget to keep Michigan's government running while lawmakers work to finalize the state's full fiscal year budget.
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Whitmer urges Michigan schools to maintain universal free meal program amid budget talks
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice have called on Michigan school districts to continue providing free meals to all students.
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Whitmer criticizes U.S. tariff policy during major speech in Canada
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered a keynote address at the Empire Club of Canada, focusing on the impact of current U.S. tariffs on Michigan's manufacturing sector and its auto industry.
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Michigan leaders announce bipartisan deal on full state budget
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and House Speaker Matt Hall announced that the Michigan Legislature has reached a bipartisan agreement to pass a full state budget this week.
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Whitmer announces statewide investments including housing units job creation after overseas business trips
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced more than $220 million in new investments across Michigan, including support for 90 new housing units in Bay City and the creation of at least 800 jobs.
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Whitmer signs bipartisan bill extending deadline for Michigan property interest claims
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed House Bill 4524 into law, a measure aimed at giving Michigan property owners additional time to protect their property rights and providing clearer rules for land and home ownership.
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Governor Whitmer orders flags lowered after church shooting in Grand Blanc Township
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed that U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol Complex and on all public buildings and grounds throughout Michigan be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of a shooting at the Church of Jesus...
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Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist honored with Shirley Chisholm Award by NCBW
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has received the Shirley Chisholm Award from the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW), an honor that recognizes his work on behalf of working-class residents in Michigan.
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Michigan leaders reach bipartisan deal on state budget with increased road funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and Speaker of the House Matt Hall have announced an agreement to pass Michigan’s School Aid and state budgets before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1.
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Whitmer announces new road repair projects across multiple Michigan counties
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin new road repair projects this week in Saginaw, Clare, Clinton, Houghton, Baraga, and Kent counties.