Michigan Governor's Office
Recent News About Michigan Governor's Office
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Most residents from Michigan 55 to 59 years old in 2021
Michigan recorded a median age of 40 years in 2021 among its 10,062,512 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Great Lakes Wire.
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Women outnumbered men in Michigan in 2021
Of the 10,062,512 people living in Michigan in 2021, 50.5% (5,079,187) were women and 49.5% (4,983,325) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Great Lakes Wire.
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6.2% of citizens in Michigan unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Michigan hit 6.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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‘We urgently need more housing options in Michigan,’ says Moss on bills to create more housing across state
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently signed a bill package to create more affordable housing units throughout Michigan.
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Whitmer: 'I will continue to use every tool in my toolbox to defend Michiganders' reproductive freedom'
Reproductive freedom has been secured in Michigan after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) signed an executive order.
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Pfizer OKs $750 million for expanding operations at Kalamazoo facility to 'grow our U.S. manufacturing base'
Pfizer Inc. will be expanding operations at its Kalamazoo facility to the tune of $750 million.
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MDHHS director on Adoption Day: ‘Our children need permanent, loving homes’
In order to highlight the efforts of adoptive families throughout Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) proclaimed Nov. 22 as Adoption Day.
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Whitmer on new cabinet members appointments: ‘Will only build on the work that we’ve done over the last four years’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) began her second term in office by announcing her selections to lead state departments and state agencies for the next four years.
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Whitmer on MESP: ‘Saving for your child’s education today can put them on a path to long-term success’
The Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) has notched a top rating for the third straight year.
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Whitmer encourages people to shop local on Small Business Saturday: ‘Small businesses are the backbone of our economy'
Shoppers in Michigan were encouraged to buy locally during Small Business Saturday Nov. 26.
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Whitmer on additional SNAP benefits: ‘Extra $95 will help families get a little breathing room’
Michigan recently decided to invest in families.
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Alpena Community College president on Michigan Achievement Scholarship: ‘These scholarships will help students succeed’
Michigan has launched a website to help students apply for the state’s Achievement Scholarship.
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Whitmer on Veterans and Military Families Month: ‘We owe those who serve and their families our gratitude’
The state government has announced that November is Veterans and Military Families Month.
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Whitmer on open enrollment: 'Every Michigander deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care'
State leaders are reminding Michigan residents that they can now enroll for health insurance.
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Tarr: Scholarships will 'allow teacher candidates to complete comprehensive preparation programs without financial hardship’'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently revealed a scholarship that will help mitigate the cost of tuition for future teachers.
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Tonya Joy: MI-HOPE program 'will invoke positive change and improve living conditions for Michiganders across the state’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a program to help cities and nonprofits enhance area housing, reduce energy costs and lower their carbon.
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Hertel on Magna expansion in Michigan: EV battery 'sector is critical to the future of our economy'
A complex structural battery enclosure manufacturer will expand into three Michigan cities.
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Gasper on Operation Safe Neighborhoods: ‘Our troopers see the deadly results and devastating impact illegal guns have on communities every day’
State leaders are touting a program that seeks to mitigate gun violence by removing illegal guns from the hands of criminals.
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Thomas Township’s semiconductor expansion not possible without ‘support of federal, state and local government leaders,’ says Hemlock Semiconductor CEO
The CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) expansion project in Thomas Township said leaders, at every level of government, helped make the project possible.
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Messer on ONE’s 1.6 billion campus: ‘Michigan’s highly skilled workforce and mobility ecosystem provide the winning combination’
A cutting-edge battery maker recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its headquarters in Novi.