Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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Recent News About Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
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AG Nessel Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Affirming Robust, Fair Reading of False Claims Act
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel praised a unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that affirmed a robust and fair reading of the False Claims Act (FCA)
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Gov. Whitmer Appoints Michigan’s First-Ever Chief Growth Officer
On June 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Hilary Doe as Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer, the first Chief Growth Officer in the nation
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Gov. Whitmer's Mackinac Policy Conference Keynote Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Governor Gretchen Whitmer On June 1, delivered the keynote address at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Gov. Whitmer & Legislative Leaders Unveil ‘Make it in Michigan’ Strategy to Win Projects, Invest in People, Revitalize Places
On June 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was joined by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Speaker Joe Tate, Senator Mallory McMorrow, Representative Jason Hoskins, and business and labor leaders to announce Make it in Michigan
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Former Hartford Police Chief Charged with 8 Felonies
Tressa Beltran, 57, of Hartford, who retired as the City of Hartford Chief of Police earlier this year, has been charged with nine separate counts, all relating to alleged conduct as police chief, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced
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AG Nessel Announces Investigation, Arrests from Newly Formed Organized Retail Crime Unit
On May 30, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced initial results from a major, and ongoing, investigation launched by the department’s newly established Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Unit operating with Michigan State Police as the ‘FORCE’ Team
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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next Week in Three Counties
On May 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road projects next week including road improvements on M-40 in Allegan County, rebuilding sections of I-94 in Jackson County, and resurfacing work and other safety improvements to US-41/M-28 in Marquette County
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Gov. Whitmer Highlights Opening of Nearly 700 New Child Care Programs, Celebrates Progress on One-Year Anniversary of Caring for MI Future
On May 25, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 687 child care entrepreneurs have opened new child care programs and an additional 1,829 center- and home-based programs have expanded to service more children—lowering costs and expanding access to quality child care for Michigan families
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Directors at Michigan Department of Transportation and Office of Children's Ombudsman
On May 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Brad Wieferich will lead the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its new director and Ryan Speidel will serve as the director of the Office of Children’s Ombudsman
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation to Keep Michigan Communities Safe
On May 22, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed commonsense gun violence prevention bills establishing extreme risk protection orders in Michigan, ensuring police officers, health care professionals, and family members concerned about someone who may harm themselves or others can seek a court order to temporarily confiscate their firearms
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Strong Monthly Jobs Report
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the release of the latest economic numbers showing the unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in April, comparable to the lowest levels Michigan has seen only three times since the 1970s. The labor force participation rate increased to its highest level in nearly three years
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Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Continue Work to Bring Tech Hub Home to Michigan
On May 17, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo urging the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to designate a regional technology and innovation hub in Michigan
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Gov. Whitmer Announces State of Michigan Signs MOU to Establish Global Semiconductor Center of Excellence in Michigan
May 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new public-private partnership with semiconductor company KLA, Belgium-based technology innovation hub imec, the University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College and General Motors that will establish a global semiconductor center of excellence in Michigan
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Operation Safe Neighborhoods Closes in on 400 Illegal Guns Recovered in Less than a Year
On May 16, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local officials to give an update on the number of illegal guns recovered under Operation Safe Neighborhoods to keep communities safe. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted nearly 3,400 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 389 illegal guns taken out of communities
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Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 29 from sunrise until noon to honor Memorial Day and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty
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Gov. Whitmer Joins Secretary Buttigieg, Detroit Mayor Duggan, and Canadian Minister of Transport to Announce First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor
Michigan’s mobility and electrification leadership grows with federal, international collaboration
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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
On May 15, 2023, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 15 in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day during Police Week
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Governor Whitmer Visits Key Ukraine Ally, Thanks Foreign and Domestic Troops for Their Service
On May 12, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded her visit to Latvia
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Gov. Whitmer Takes Action to Help Michiganders Save Money, Stay Covered During Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination Process
On May 11, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive instructing all State of Michigan departments to work together to lower health care costs by helping Michiganders keep Medicaid coverage or find affordable health insurance as Medicaid eligibility renewals begin again this summer
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Gov. Whitmer Takes Action to Help Michiganders Save Money, Stay Covered During Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination Process
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) On May 11, 2023, to announce that eight communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $200,000 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects