Michigan State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Governor
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Whitmer on state's 1931 abortion law: 'The status of abortion in Michigan remains precarious'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) requested a temporary restraining order as she fights for reproductive health care and abortion rights.
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Whitmer on 1931 abortion law: I will fight 'like hell to keep abortion safe and legal’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is following through on her promise to fight for reproductive freedom.
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Whitmer calls CHIPS and Science Act a 'historic win'
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisles have signed off on the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill meant to address the supply chain shortage that has severely bogged down manufacturing.
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Szurpicki on Michigan Reconnect program: 'Making the decision to go back to school ... is empowering and inspiring'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) confirmed a milestone for the Michigan Reconnect program: over 100,000 applicants were accepted.
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Operating Engineers 324 business manager on bipartisan budget: ‘Necessary to our state and economy’
Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) signed the bipartisan-based state budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
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SBA Pro-Life America president: Whitmer wants to 'keep taxpayer dollars flowing to the abortion lobby'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly plans to veto millions of dollars in state funding for abortion alternatives from the next fiscal budget, which has drawn criticism from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
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Whitmer signs largest education budget in 'Michigan history'
The bipartisan education budget, recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, marks the biggest per-student investment in Michigan history.
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Whitmer on new education budget: ‘The budget makes the highest state per-student investment in Michigan history'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan education budget on Thursday that will make the largest state per-student investment in Michigan history, committing half a billion dollars for improving school infrastructure, funding teacher recruitment, bolstering school safety, expanding mental health resources, and more.
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Whitmer: Michigan's 2023 budget invests in working families 'to help them thrive'
State leaders, spearheaded by bipartisan efforts, have introduced the fiscal year 2023 budget that features several initiatives to help working class families.
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Whitmer on making ARP premium tax credits permanent: 'Get this done so we can protect healthcare coverage'
Michigan is among the states that are asking Congress to enact provisions in the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
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Whitmer on health care costs, public safety: ‘I am proud to sign six bipartisan bills’
Six bipartisan bills were recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that will address health care costs, public safety and rent relief.
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Whitmer on modular homes grants: ‘A positive effect on local economies’
Roughly $1.4 million will be given to seven municipalities and nonprofit organizations throughout Michigan to develop seven modular build/modified technology homes.
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Whitmer: Road projects will 'save drivers time and money'
Motorists in Iosco, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties should be aware of ongoing road projects when they are driving.
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Whitmer: Bridge renovations are ahead of schedule, 'keep drivers safe'
Three bridge renovations in the state are currently underway as part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Our Bridges initiative.
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Whitmer: 'FLO's presence in Oakland County builds on our tradition of automotive manufacturing with an eye toward our electrified future'
A prominent North American vehicle charging network manufacturer has announced that they are developing a facility in Auburn Hills.
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Whitmer on Women Veterans Recognition Day: 'They deserve the proper recognition and support for heeding the call to duty'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proclaimed Sunday as Women Veterans Recognition Day to honor the state’s more than 43,000 living women veterans.
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Whitmer: 'Every child in this state deserves a phenomenal public education and a path to a high-wage job'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently signed legislation that will help students succeed once they graduate high school.
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Whitmer on prize money awards to honor MET: 'An awesome way to celebrate 35 years of helping Michigan families save for higher education'
There will be $1.5 million in prize money given out in honor of Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary, a recent press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office said.
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Whitmer on EV charging sites at Michigan state parks: We will 'lead the transition to electric vehicles'
The first of what will be 15 electric vehicle charging sites at state parks was recently celebrated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and affiliated parties.
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Whitmer: 'Michiganders are facing rising prices on food, gas and other everyday expenses'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) has announced that the state has $3 billion in additional revenue for fiscal year 2022, upon completion of the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference.