Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised to ‘fix the damn roads.’ She’s borrowed money to fix highways, but a long-term deal to improve local roads remains elusive after two years of full Democratic control.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday that makes live organ donors eligible for a one-time $10,000 tax credit to help with costs associated with the procedure.
An internal email lays out plans to dissolve a legislative commission that has pushed for transparency and accountability in how the state spends $1.6 billion in opioid settlement funds.
Democrats have spent fewer than two months this year voting on legislation. They’re on pace for the fewest days in session since Gretchen Whitmer became governor. Democrats, Republicans blame each other.
In a speech on the last day of the Democratic National Convention, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Kamala Harris is the presidential candidate who can best relate to everyday Americans.
As the governor, now a rising Democratic star, finishes out her final term, key populist pledges have been unfulfilled and her presidential resume is still being written.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, but so have the five state officials who are in line to serve in her absence.
Michigan has bet big on tuition-free community college for some adults. As federal pandemic funds expire, a state leader says the state is looking for ways to extend expanded eligibility.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is providing ‘access to free pre-K for every 4-year-old.’ But less than half of eligible kids are expected to enroll.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan’s sweet cherry industry. Counties that produce cherries could lose an estimated 30% to 75% of their crops this season.
Michigan has awarded nearly $11 million in disaster relief to 17 counties affected by storms and rapid snowmelt. That includes four counties where tornadoes struck in May. FEMA has denied a request for federal aid.
The Democratic governor is bullish on subsidizing the switch to EVs, but so far, only 14 of the state’s 14,482 cars are zero-emissions. She’s pushing for more.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the new state budget will mean an average $400 per pupil increase for Michigan schools. Education leaders say it’s a little more complicated.
The cost of college can be a barrier for students to pursue higher education. A new Michigan program expands student access to tuition-free community college.
