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GRETCHEN WHITMER
Gretchen Whitmer was elected governor of Michigan in 2018. She gained national attention leading the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer is a Democrat. She was born in Lansing and went to high school near Grand Rapids. She attended Michigan State University for undergraduate and law school.
U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project
Read full article: U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the projectThe White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan.
‘He was my best friend’: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces death of her father, Richard Whitmer
Read full article: ‘He was my best friend’: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces death of her father, Richard WhitmerGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Gov. Whitmer announces support for $13M Volkswagen deal that will keep 900+ jobs in Oakland County
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer announces support for $13M Volkswagen deal that will keep 900+ jobs in Oakland CountyGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has approved new economic development support for a $13 million Volkswagen investment that will keep more than 900 jobs in Oakland County.
Former candidate Perry Johnson joins crowded Republican field running for governor of Michigan
Read full article: Former candidate Perry Johnson joins crowded Republican field running for governor of MichiganA Michigan Republican businessman has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for to be the state's next governor.
‘No one should accept this’: Michigan Gov. Whitmer reacts after ICE agents kill man in Minnesota
Read full article: ‘No one should accept this’: Michigan Gov. Whitmer reacts after ICE agents kill man in MinnesotaMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after ICE agents shot and killed a man in Minnesota on Saturday.
Michigan Senate approves bills to limit student cell phone use during class
Read full article: Michigan Senate approves bills to limit student cell phone use during classThe Michigan Senate approved Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141, aiming to limit student cell phone use during instructional time in schools.
US Supreme Court declines to hear case of man convicted in Michigan Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot
Read full article: US Supreme Court declines to hear case of man convicted in Michigan Governor Whitmer kidnapping plotThe U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to hear the case of one of the men imprisoned for a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error
Read full article: Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for errorSenate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year.
Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
Read full article: Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economyPresident Donald Trump is defending his tariffs, using a major economic speech in Michigan to argue that they boost domestic manufacturing despite many Americans fears about rising prices.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces lottery contributes over $1B for Michigan schools again
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces lottery contributes over $1B for Michigan schools againGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh year in a row.
Michigan’s ‘Taylor Swift’ bills signed into law aim to stop ticket bots, protect consumers
Read full article: Michigan’s ‘Taylor Swift’ bills signed into law aim to stop ticket bots, protect consumersGov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed dozens of bills into law, including child care safety legislation and the Taylor Swift bills. Here's a list.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs ‘Taylor Swift’ anti-bot legislation, dozens of other bills into law
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs ‘Taylor Swift’ anti-bot legislation, dozens of other bills into lawGov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed dozens of bills into law, including child care safety legislation and the Taylor Swift bills. Here's a list.
Michigan child care centers can install temporary door locks under new law
Read full article: Michigan child care centers can install temporary door locks under new lawA new Michigan law allows child care centers in Michigan to install temporary door locks to keep children safe in the event of a shooting.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs ‘Taylor Swift bills’ to prohibit bots from driving up ticket prices
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs ‘Taylor Swift bills’ to prohibit bots from driving up ticket pricesGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation, also known as the “Taylor Swift bills,” that will prohibit bots from buying up large numbers of tickets for concerts and sporting events, which drives up prices for fans.
Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipelineA federal judge has blocked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from revoking an easement that allows Enbridge to run an oil pipeline through a Great Lakes channel.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Detroit redevelopment project that will create 21 apartments
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Detroit redevelopment project that will create 21 apartmentsGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that a redevelopment project in Detroit is receiving funding to create 21 apartments and commercial space.
Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rights
Read full article: Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rightsIn the four years since the deadly shooting at Oxford High School, Michigan districts have received millions in state funds for safety and mental health services.
City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
Read full article: City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayorCity Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city.
Michigan to provide $4.5M to food banks as SNAP pause looms for 1.4M residents
Read full article: Michigan to provide $4.5M to food banks as SNAP pause looms for 1.4M residentsThe state of Michigan is sending $4.5 million to the Food Bank Council of Michigan as more than one million residents face a pause in federal food assistance payments.
Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco
Read full article: Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San FranciscoPresident Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor.
Michigan National Guard soldiers deploying to Southwest Border
Read full article: Michigan National Guard soldiers deploying to Southwest Border120 Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1430th Engineer Company, based in Traverse City, are deploying to the Southwest Border to support federal law enforcement efforts.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues free school meals for all with $24.1B education budget
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues free school meals for all with $24.1B education budgetGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that free school meals will continue for all students in Michigan as part of the recently signed school aid budget.
Gov. Whitmer signs bill eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security in Michigan
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer signs bill eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security in MichiganGovernor Gretchen Whitmer signed a budget bill Thursday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Trenton -- delivering significant tax relief to working Michiganders and seniors.
Michigan government shutdown: Where things stand as budget deadline passes without approval
Read full article: Michigan government shutdown: Where things stand as budget deadline passes without approvalMichigan’s state government has entered its new fiscal year without an approved budget, a situation that technically violates the state’s constitution.
Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death
Read full article: Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death“The Savant” star Jessica Chastain says she disagrees with the decision to postpone the release of the Apple TV+ political thriller series.
Gov. Whitmer gives speech on Michigan’s economy as possible state and federal shutdowns loom
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer gives speech on Michigan’s economy as possible state and federal shutdowns loomMichigan’s governor is pressing state lawmakers to avert a government shutdown that looms around the same time Congress contends with a potential shutdown of the U.S. government.