Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor aims higher
The Great Lakes State’s first Black lieutenant governor, who was previously eyeing a Senate bid, is instead considering a ...
Whitmer's $83.5B spending plan leaves little in the bank — even with tax hikes
State Budget Director Jen Flood presented Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed spending plan that will fund state agencies next ...
Whitmer again wants to hike taxes on trash being dumped at Michigan landfills
The increase would generate approximately $80 million for environmental remediation, brownfield redevelopment, local waste ...
Whitmer adviser in school money pitch: 'We all need to do better' with student test scores
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a funding plan Wednesday that would set new requirements for districts to reach out to parents ...
Whitmer's $83.5B Michigan budget plan boosts education spending, shores up reserves
Michigan budget proposal comes amid high uncertainty as a result of possible federal spending cuts and tariffs directed by President Trump.
Governor Whitmer’s 2026 $80B budget to be presented today
Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration will present her new $80 billion budget for Michigan. A joint session ...
Whitmer floats new pet project rules after House adopts stricter regulations
For-profit businesses could be elbowed out of the Michigan Legislature's annual earmarks bonanza in the multibillion-dollar ...
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Governor Whitmer visits GRCC touting tuition program
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is visiting Grand Rapids Community College on Wednesday morning to tout the Michigan Reconnect ...
Reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget
Reaction to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for 2026 is coming in. Below are a few of the statements 6 ...
Jocelyn Benson's upcoming book targets Mike Duggan's early work against Gretchen Whitmer
In her new book, Jocelyn Benson targets 2026 gubernatorial rival Mike Duggan for trying to recruit a White male opponent to ...
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Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer has made big promises. Here’s how she’s done
Bridge Michigan has analyzed six years of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State speeches to see how she’s delivered. She’s had more success working with Democratic lawmakers and accomplished ...