Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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Recent News About Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission, Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, Michigan Waterways Commission, and Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports
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What’s in the Budget to Lower Costs for Michiganders?
Governor Whitmer has worked with legislators to pass a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on the kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone make it in Michigan
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Gov. Whitmer Announces More Growing Michigan Together Council Appointees, Workgroup Chairs
Council will bring diverse perspectives together to deliver on goals of workgroups
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation Declaring Juneteenth a State Holiday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Senator Sylvia Santana and state Representative Helena Scott, declaring Juneteenth a state holiday in Michigan
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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Seven Counties
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including rebuilding work on US-10 in Bay County
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Gov. Whitmer Establishes Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
New department will focus on early learning and higher education, improving long-term student outcomes, developing talent, and growing economy
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Continue Strong Economic Development, Support Small Businesses Across the State
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to continue powering economic development and supporting small businesses across the state
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What’s in the Budget to Grow Michigan’s Economy
Governor Whitmer has worked with legislators to pass a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone “Make it in Michigan”
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Whitmer Makes Selections for Appointment to the Bench
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the selection of Kellen Dotson and Brian Neill to be appointed to the 61st District Court
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Battery Job Training Program at Henry Ford College
Partnership forged by the Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy will prepare Michiganders for careers in advanced manufacturing, grow Michigan's economy, and attract businesses
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Governor Whitmer Announces Cabinet, Commission, and Staff Updates
On June 30, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced selections to lead the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Michigan Students at Schools, Colleges, and Universities from Abuse, Keep Communities Safe
On June 29, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to protect Michigan students at schools, colleges, and universities from abuse
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation to Build More Affordable Housing, Community Projects
On June 29, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to power economic development in communities across Michigan by expanding the number of communities that can establish land bank fast track authorities. Local governments can use these powerful tools to revitalize vacant, unused, abandoned, or blighted lands and structures, build affordable housing, make downtowns and neighborhoods more livable and attractive, and grow local economies
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Gov. Whitmer Applauds Passage of ‘Make it in Michigan’ Budget
On June 28, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the passage of a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone “Make it in Michigan
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Gov. Whitmer Announces 570+ Jobs, Continued Investment in Small Businesses and Training Opportunities
On June 27, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of projects underscoring the state’s dedication to making Michigan a business-friendly state and supporting projects that create places for talent and visitors alike to enjoy and build a future
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Gov. Whitmer Announces New Small Business Support Hubs to Provide Comprehensive Resources, Grants to State’s Small Businesses
On June 27, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce the new Small Business Support Hubs program aimed at investing in the state’s small business ecosystem
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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Oakland County
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week on I-696 in Oakland County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 3,500 jobs
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Gov. Whitmer Announces More than 200,000 Michiganders will Gain Access to High-Speed Internet Under Historic Funding from Biden Administration
Michigan received fourth-highest grant funding in the nation to expand high-speed internet to households and small businesses.
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Gov. Whitmer Encourages Michigan Communities to Apply for a Grant from the MI Fire Equipment Grant Program
$12 million Available for Firefighter Equipment Purchases
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Gov. Whitmer Proclaims June 22-25 as June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom
On June 22, 2023 Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed June 22 through 25 as June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom, commemorating historic events that have shaped our nation’s progress toward equality, justice, and civil rights